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New playground at Whiston Hospital funded by community donations officially opens
THE new children’s playground at Whiston Hospital funded by donations from the community and business owners was officially opened this week. In April, this year Whiston and St Helens Hospitals’ Charity launched their Playground SOS appeal to raise
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Faded markings make road 'so dangerous' with incorrect parking a common problem
A JUNCTION not far from the town centre has become a dangerous problem as vehicles constantly park along faded road markings, residents say. With vehicles parking right up the hilly North Road, and around the junction with Windle Street and Lord
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Electrical contractor among those named and shamed by HMRC for unpaid tax
INDIVIDUALS and companies have been named on the government's latest list of tax defaulters, including one from Newton-le-Willows. HMRC’s Publishing Details of Deliberate Defaulters (PDDD) scheme provides information about people and businesses
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Warning as 'extremely busy' A&E leads to long waits at Whiston Hospital
PATIENTS are being warned that the A&E department at Whiston Hospital is "extremely busy" today, with some people facing lengthy waits. Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust issued a second public message in the space of as
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Donna has been the driving force behind Bold in Bloom's success
OVER the past few days we have been publishing our interviews with the winners at this year's Pride of St Helens Award. We have a 16-page supplement of the awards night complete with all images and the interviews for sale in shops across St Helens
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Boy accused of Brianna Ghey murder denies ‘frenzied’ stabbing in police interview
A BOY accused of murdering Brianna Ghey denied to police carrying out a “frenzied” attack during his interview, a trial heard. Jurors were previously told that the Birchwood schoolgirl was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife. The 16-year-old
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United Utilities 'investigating' after residents lose water supply
RESIDENTS in parts of St Helens lost their water supplies on Wednesday. United Utilities were called over the issue in the area after households lost their water supply. Residents in various parts of the town reported a loss of water this afternoon
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Proposals to create new woodland - when and where consultations will be
A NEW new woodland area could be created in Prescot in the new year. Members of Knowsley’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee heard the Council is launching a public consultation to ask residents’ views about creating six new woodlands in the
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Pervert who exposed himself to teenagers near children's play area is jailed again
A PERVERT who exposed himself to teenagers near a children’s play area has been jailed again. Jamie Scott was sent to prison last year for his disgusting behaviour which happened in broad daylight. The offence saw Scott, of no fixed abode but
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7-mile queues on motorway after car bursts into flames
THERE are seven-mile queues on the M62 following a car fire. The incident has happened on M62 eastbound between junction 12, Eccles, and junction 11, Birchwood. Emergency services are in attendance at the scene. Travel time is currently
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Man jailed for causing death of girl, 12, by careless driving as she got off bus
A MAN has been sentenced for causing the the death of a 12-year-old-girl by careless driving in a crash last year. At around 3.30pm on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, emergency services were called to Princess Drive in Huyton to reports that a girl had
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Special Recognition Award: Koby Prescott talks of wanting to make his dad proud
OVER the next few days we will be publishing our interviews with the winners at this year's Pride of St Helens Award. We have a 16-page supplement of the awards night complete with all images and the interviews for sale in shops across St Helens
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Saints boss Paul Wellens welcomes rules to clean up rugby league's ruck area
SAINTS coach Paul Wellens has welcomed rugby league’s new directive to clean up the rucks following last week’s announcement on rules around the messy play the ball area and punishments for deliberately slowing down play. The package of measures
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Wellens on Agnatius Paasi’s progress and a Saints injury update
AFTER a week in which the new law of reckless endangerment was strangely followed by a fine for Saints coach Paul Wellens for effectively advocating for that change, a line can now be drawn under last year’s controversial Challenge Cup semi-final.
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Government stops short of introducing Hillsborough Law in response to report
THE Government has stopped short of introducing a Hillsborough Law called for by campaigners in its response to a report into the experiences of the bereaved families. Former bishop of Liverpool the Right Rev James Jones set out 25 learning points
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Christmas house returns after 'mother's instinct' leads doctors to save son's life
A FAMILY who lights up their house in honour of those who saved their son's life has brought back the festive tradition to the delight of children and families. Every year, Michelle Lever and her family drape their Cross Farm Road home in Christmas
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Woman suspected of 'stealing nearly £2,000 worth of items'
A WOMAN suspected of stealing nearly £2,000 worth of items from a retail park has been arrested. Officers made the arrest yesterday, Tuesday, evening, December 5. Police say the woman is suspected of stealing the items between Saturday and
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Pictures show aftermath of Fiddler's Ferry demolition - with new skyline
THESE fantastic pictures show the aftermath of the first phase of the Fiddler’s Ferry demolition. Four of the 115m cooling towers came crashing down on Sunday, changing the skyline forever. It’s been a few days of thick mist so not many people
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Hairdresser transforms old St Helens Star office into stylish salon
THE Secret Halo has been on Boundary Road for the past four-and-a-half years providing a range of hair, health and beauty treatments. But owner Gemma Dean is putting the finishing touches to her new salon ahead of opening day on Tuesday, December
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Road closed in both directions following five-vehicle crash in the ice
WINWICK Lane is closed in both directions after a five-vehicle crash in the ice. Police were called at 6am this morning and found the collision involved a black Ford panel van, blue Renault Clio, HGV, red Suzuki Swift and a blue Ford Fiesta.
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French classes for babies, toddlers and pre schoolers are magnifique!
THERE were celebrations for a businesswoman, who has classes in St Helens, after her hugely popular French classes for children were highly commended at a national awards ceremony. Les Petits Pois Fun French narrowly missed out on being named the
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Police name man charged with drugs offence after officers swoop on address
A MAN has been charged with drugs possession and obstructing a police constable after officers attended an address. The Star reported after police attended a property in Prescot on Sunday, December 3, and arrested a 25-year-old man and a 20-year-old
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'They have messed up my life': Barber speaks of 'stabbing' horror outside business
A MAN who has worked as a barber for 23 years has spoken of his horror after being attacked by a group who attempted to break into his business. At around 8.40pm on Thursday, November 30, it was reported that a group of five people attempted to
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ADVENT DAY 6: Saints 1981, Kel Coslett's team in transition
ON DAY 6 of our Saints Advent feature we have pulled out this picture of Saints ahead of their game against Warrington at the old Wilderspool ground in October 1981. It was a picture that captured a Saints team in transition, with only a handful