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Update on plans to flatten and replace Pilkington day centre
A PLANNING application to demolish and replace a day centre that caters for those in need due to health, disability and loneliness issues with an upgraded facility has been withdrawn. Proposals for the creation of a replacement building at the
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13 tributes, death notices and funeral announcements from the St Helens Star
The St Helens Star has published 13 death notices this week. Every week, the St Helens Star publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Three people stabbed and slashed in ‘targeted attack’ in Liverpool
POLICE are appealing for information after three people were stabbed and slashed in a “targeted attack” in Liverpool. Two men and a woman, all in their 30s, were attacked at a property on Upper Warwick Street, Toxteth, at about 1pm on Sunday.
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Police widen search for missing grandad as extensive inquiries continue
POLICE are continuing extensive searches for a missing granddad with links to St Helens. Officers are continuing to search for Brian Blakeman who is missing from Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. Police have conducted open land, underwater and
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St Helens records one of highest reports of abuse in care across North West
MORE than a thousand allegations of abuse in the care sector have been recorded in St Helens. NHS data regarding the safeguarding of adults in care settings has revealed that a total of 1,330 Section 42 enquiries were concluded in St Helens in
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New accommodation building for homeless approved
PLANS to create a new building to provide accommodation for homeless people at a Salvation Army facility have been given the green light. Proposals were sent to the council seeking permission for a new modular building at the Salisbury House premises
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A dozen of the best photos taken in St Helens this autumn
THERE were some great photos taken around St Helens over the past two weeks showcasing the beauty of the area in autumn. Mike Horton watched the sunshine through the trees, Chris Shaw was in Sutton and Ste Jones snapped a picture of some ducks
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Further weather warning for heavy rain as Storm Fergus set to hit
RESIDENTS are being warned that more unpleasant weather is on the way. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and downpours in north west England through the arrival of Storm Fergus. The alert will come into effect
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Johnny Vegas on Wombles series: Richard E Grant’s voice perfect for storytelling
JOHNNY Vegas has said Richard E Grant’s voice “lends itself perfectly to storytelling” as he reflects on their The Wombles collaboration for Christmas. The Thatto Heath comedian and TV star has directed a newly recorded series of the beloved children
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Train services heavily disrupted due to yesterday's severe weather
TRAINS in St Helens have been hit by cancellations due to the effects of yesterday's stormy weather. Services between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western are being disrupted due to the severe weather, with Network Rail working on faults
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Pub landlord celebrates growing success of venue in bustling area
A PUB sat in the heart of a bustling village has enjoyed the fruits of its growing reputation. As previously reported by the Star, a growing mix of independent venues has made Rainhill a more vibrant place to be, which has encouraged more residents
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ADVENT DAY 10: The Saints legends who brought curtain down on Knowsley Road
ON DAY 10 of our Saints Advent feature we have a shot of the Saints legends side coached by Alex Murphy and featuring former captains Chris Joynt and Paul Sculthorpe. The side narrowly lost to the club’s Academy select side in the pre-match
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Phone mast plans that would cause 'detrimental visual impact' decided on
PLANS to install a new 25-metre high mast at a farm site to enable connectivity for residents have been refused as it was deemed it would have “a detrimental visual impact”. Icon Tower Infrastructure have drawn up proposals seeking permission for
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Have you got the best dressed Christmas tree in St Helens?
HAVE you got your Christmas tree up? Has it been up since mid November? We’d love to see your festive photos of your homes looking and feeling Christmassy. Share a photo of your Christmas tree using the link below.
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Festive neighbours bring back dazzling Christmas lights along busy road
A DAZZLING set of festive lights returned to a fantastic reception in Newton-le-Willows last weekend. Initially starting as a festive "porch competition" a few years ago, where passers-by voted on their favourite decoration, the festive lights