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Hospital bosses issue statement as winter virus cases 'creep' up
NHS chiefs have appealed to people to use health services wisely as new figures show winter virus cases are "creeping up" alongside pressure on emergency departments. New NHS data published yesterday shows an average of 234 people were in hospital
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Police name man charged with theft at retail park
POLICE arrested two theft suspects while patrolling a retail park as part of a pre-Christmas operation. Officers from Knowsley's Neighbourhood Team pursued and arrested two men who were suspected of committing retail theft on Thursday. Police
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Police explain emergency services presence this morning
POLICE have explained why emergency services were called to a street this morning (Friday). Residents reported seeing police and ambulance vehicles in the area of Mill Lane, Sutton Leach, this morning, at around 11am. An air ambulance was also
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MOT Centre plans sent in for garage given approval
PLANS have been sent in seeking permission for use of a car repair garage's premises as an MOT Centre have been given the nod. Proposals to allow the additional use as an MOT Centre at Fastlane Autocare, on Boundary Road, were sent to the council
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Police close major road near borough following concerns for safety of girl
A MAJOR road in Widnes is closed following concerns for the safety of a girl. At around 1.50pm this afternoon, Friday, officers were called to reports for the concerns of the safety of a girl on Watkinson Way. Emergency services attended the
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Family cafe enjoys busy first week in latest addition to the town centre
THE latest addition to St Helens town centre has had a busy first week after launching along Barrow Street. Following a five-month refurbishment project that saw an office block transformed into a cosy new venue, Piano Cafe first opened its doors
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Hardshaw Centre - what remains as St Helens shopping venues faces last Christmas
ST HELENS' Hardshaw Centre is facing up to its last Christmas. The shopping centre will be demolished in 2024 to pave the way for the first phase of the £90m St Helens town centre regeneration plans. So it will be the final curtain for the
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REVIEW: 'The Woman in Black' at Liverpool Playhouse
I have seen this popular play many times over the years and it still surprises me - as it does wide-aged group audiences who have been mesmerised by it for more than 33 years. It has been a mainstay in the West End and now it is on tour again -
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Willowbrook Hospice issues statement after postponing major annual events
WILLOWBROOK Hospice has postponed its Light Up A Life and Christmas Shine events on Saturday following weather forecasts for heavy rain and high winds. The hospice said it had taken a difficult decision after studying Met Office predictions for
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Residents urged to prepare as weather warning for strong winds issued for town
RESIDENTS are being urged to prepare for strong gusts and winds over the weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for tomorrow, Saturday, with this coming into effect from 9am and remaining in place through to 11.45pm that evening
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Plans for Parkside ‘enabling works’ approved
A PLANNING condition is in place to ensure work linked to the huge Parkside development in Newton-le-Willows does not increase the spread of ‘invasive’ plants. A full application for ‘enabling works’ to excavate site material from the Parkside
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Who is eligible for a free TV Licence as price set to rise
The BBC licence fee will rise by £10.50 to £169.50 a year, the Culture Secretary has confirmed. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations, had been frozen at £159 and was set to rise in line with inflation next year
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Photo released of handwritten Brianna Ghey ‘murder plan’ found in accused’s bedroom
A CRUMPLED, handwritten note of an alleged “murder plan” to kill Brianna Ghey was found on the bedroom floor of one of her alleged killers, a court has heard. Notes were also made on serial killers including Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez and
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Lowering of legal tackle height confirmed after academy trial
MAJOR changes to the tackle height in rugby league will be adopted from next year, the Rugby Football League has confirmed. Following a trial in four rounds of academy fixtures during 2023, the legal tackle height will be lowered to below the armpit
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What we know one week on from tragic crash in which cyclist died
SEVEN days ago a fatal suspected 'hit and run' collision in which a cyclist died took place. The man who died has since been identified as 59-year-old David Burrows, from Blackbrook, described as a much-loved "kind and caring" man by his family
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Police report motorist who was 'watching football on iPad' while driving on Linkway
POLICE say they saw a driver watching a football match on an iPad while travelling along the St Helens Linkway. Officers spotted a motorist watching the Tottenham V West Ham Premier League match on a device mounted on the dashboard, it is alleged
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Your Christmas Jumper Day photos helping spread a little festive cheer
DID you get into the Christmas spirit yesterday? Were you wearing your Christmas jumper? Thursday, December 7 was Christmas Jumper Day and schools, offices and work places across Warrington supported the event. Here is a selection of you
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Plea to public as search goes on for missing granddad with St Helens links
POLICE have issued a fresh appeal for information following the disappearance of a granddad with links to St Helens. Officers are continuing to search for Brian Blakeman who is missing from Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. Brian, 77, has been
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ADVENT DAY 8: Mike McClennan's 1992-93 Saints side pushed Wigan all the way
ON DAY 8 of our Saints Advent series we go back to an eventful and compelling 1992-93 season. The picture was taken at the start of the year before Chris Joynt signed from Oldham and ahead of Jarrod McCracken's guest spell at Knowsley Road.
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Police issue warning as burglars break into a number of homes
OFFICERS are investigating a number of burglaries reported around Clock Face this week. Merseyside Police announced that reports of burglaries, attempted burglaries, and vehicle theft have increased around the Clock Face area in recent weeks.
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St Helens Santa Dash - what you need to know ahead of Saturday's event
DUST off your running trainers and dig out your Christmas jumper because the St Helens Santa Dash is back this Saturday (December 9). When and where is this year's event? The festive family-friendly 4k fun run - suitable for all abilities
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Community groups and club can bid to secure £2k of funding - this is how it works
COMMUNITY groups and clubs in the St Helens area are invited to apply for up to £2,000 funding. The Saint Safe project is being run jointly by Merseyside Police, St Helens Borough Council and Torus. It is aimed at strengthening community resilience