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Labour candidate 'flabbergasted' by PM's decision to leave D-Day events early
LABOUR'S St Helens North candidate David Baines says he was flabbergasted by Rishi Sunak's decision to leave the D-Day 80th anniversary events early to record a General Election campaign TV interview. The Prime Minister apologised for his decision
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Bring it home: Saints Women cheered off by fans as they head to Wembley
SCHOOLCHILDREN, family and friends were there to wave off Saints Women as the team embarked on their mission to make it four in a row when they take on Leeds Rhinos in tomorrow’s Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. The squad, led by coach Matty Smith
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Police carry out drugs raids at two properties
A MAN has been arrested after police swooped to carry out two drugs raids in St Helens. Neighbourhood officers executed warrants under the Misuse of Drugs act in Nutgrove. Quantities of Class A and B drugs were seized, police said. A
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READER COMMENT: Wasteful appointment cancellations
IN response to the Star reader who raised concerns about the money that must be wasted by NHS appointment letters which are swiftly followed by rearrangement/ cancellation letters. Sometimes they send a letter saying your appointment at midday
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READER COMMENT: Time to stop bashing town and support local businesses
IN response to the reader calling for people to stop bashing St Helens and to back the plans that will try to breathe new life into the town. It’s absolutely true, time to move on, it’s been a disastrous last 40-plus years, nearly every decision
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Tickets to go on sale for Saints' away clash with Wigan Warriors
TICKETS for Saints' Super League Round 17 clash against Wigan Warriors go on sale for 2024 Saints Members on Monday, 10 June at 5pm. The game will take place at The Brick Community Stadium on Friday, 12 July, 8pm Kick Off. Saints have been
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Full list of candidates in St Helens for general election confirmed
THE full list of candidates for the 2024 general election in St Helens' constituencies has been confirmed. Voters in the constituencies of St Helens North and St Helens South and Whiston will head to the polls to elect their MP. The election
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Summer music festival planned for St Helens is cancelled
A FAMILY friendly festival planned to take place at Sherdley Park next month has been cancelled. Following the success of Picnic in the Park in Rainford, which have grown to attract crowds of almost 3,000 people since launching in 2017, the couple
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St Helens Music Festival - who is playing and when?
A REVAMPED town centre music festival is set to take place in St Helens town centre this weekend. Following a four-year hiatus of Westfield Street Festival, a revamped festival was organised by local businesses last summer, which brought an "electric
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Inside St Helens' latest food venue - Refuel
LOOK inside St Helens' latest new eatery - Refuel, a passion project offering healthy and tasty food to the masses. The Church Road business in Haydock is housed in the former Bros to Go and is the brainchild of Mark Brennan, who is using his fitness
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Help find next of kin of St Helens man
THE Coroner's Office is looking for help to find the next of kin of St Helens man Giles Bishop. Mr Bishop died on Thursday, May 30 at Whiston Hospital, aged 54. He lived on Charles Street. There are no suspicious circumstances. Mr Bishop has
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St Helens Pride to take place on Saturday
ST HELENS Pride will take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 8 at The World of Glass. From noon to 4pm on Saturday, June 8, The World of Glass will host the free family-friendly event and promises an array of activities ranging from entertainment
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Man jailed for 14 years after shots fired at Showcase Cinema
A MAN has today been jailed for 14 years for firearms offences at various sites, including shots fire inside Showcase Cinema on the East Lancs. Today, Friday, June 7, Leslie Garrett, 49, of Ternhall Road, Fazakerley, pleaded guilty to possession
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Fans across the world will be able to watch Saturday's Challenge Cup Finals
SAINTS fans scattered across the world will be able to watch tomorrow's Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Both Betfred Challenge Cup Finals on Saturday – Men’s and Women’s – will be available to watch anywhere in the world for the first time in 2024
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UK households issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning
UK households have been warned they could face a £1,000 fine if they are not paying for a TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. You
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Steve Prescott Bridge to be lit up in green to mark Tourette's Awareness Day
THE Steve Prescott Bridge will be lit up in green to mark Tourette's Awareness Day. During Tourette's Awareness Month, Tourettes Action, a leading charity dedicated to Tourette Syndrome (TS), seeks nationwide support to dispel misconceptions and
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Where and when to watch Saints' Challenge Cup Final on TV on Saturday
SAINTS Women will be looking to make it four in a row when they take on Leeds Rhinos in tomorrow’s Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. The game kicks off at 11.45am and takes place ahead of the Men’s Challenge Cup Final between Warrington and Wigan
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Steve Prescott Bridge lit blue and amber in honour of Rob Burrow after MND battle
THE Steve Prescott Bridge was lit blue and amber last night in honour of Rob Burrow. With Leeds Rhinos legend passing away on Sunday, June 2, St Helens Council and the Steve Prescott Foundation agreed to light up the landmark in the Leeds Rhinos
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Takeaway turns things around with four star rating and refurb after hygiene breaches
THE owners of a popular takeaway restaurant in Prescot said they are ‘happy’ with their latest four-star hygiene after investing in a £14,000 refurbishment. Uno Pizza’s last inspection took place by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in September
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St Helens Star readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
ST HELENS STAR readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site
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NSPCC's Childhood Day - what it is and why you should support it
The NSPCC’s Childline service is delivering, on average, more than 500 counselling sessions a day to children and young people across the UK, with mental health, family relationships and friendship issues being the top concerns. As the charity
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Two charged with murder of Lenny Scott due in court
TWO men charged with the murder of a dad-of-three who was shot dead outside a gym are due to appear in court this morning (Friday). Former RAF serviceman Lenny Scott, 33, from Prescot, died in hospital after the shooting in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire
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Callum's acrobatic score in Pilkington Recs' win over Barrow Island
MOVE over Tommy Makinson! The acrobatic winger has a challenger when it comes to elaborate finishes in the shape of this remarkable score from Pilkington Recs number 2 Callum Derrick. (Image: Alex Service) (Image: Alex Service) He was
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Appeal to find missing teenager Isabelle Betton
POLICE are looking to find a missing 13-year-old Isabelle Betton from Formby – with links to St Helens. Isabelle has been missing from her home in Formby since Tuesday 4 June at around 8.50pm and extensive enquiries are ongoing to find her.
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A record attendance at Saints Heritage Society's Programme Fair
There was a record attendance at Saints’ Heritage Society’s Annual Programme and Memorabilia Fair last Saturday at the Totally Wicked Stadium. The enjoyable occasion, with a good rugby league and sporting vibe, raised monies for a worthy cause.
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New appeal after teenager goes missing from Rainhill
POLICE have made a new appeal to trace missing Rainhill teenager Ffion Anderson. Ffion, 15, was last seen at 3.15pm on Thursday 6 June, in the Rainhill area and enquiries are ongoing to find her. She is white, 5ft 6in tall, of medium build,
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Rugby League calls for political parties to support school sport and facilities
SAINTS Women's captain Jodie Cunningham has put her voice to the campaign urging political parties to support school sport and sports facilities. Tony Sutton, the Chief Executive of the RFL, has joined his counterparts at the England and Wales
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Where is the best place in St Helens to enjoy a drink in the sunshine?
WHEN the sun is shining on a hot summer’s day, not much beats a cold, refreshing drink in a beer garden. A drink or two al fresco with family and friends is the perfect way to enjoy the warm weather when it's not pouring with rain in the middle
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Victim: Vicar 'used God to disguise the monster that he is' during decades of abuse
A VICAR who abused his position of power to commit and get away with decades of sexual abuse has been described as a "monster" by one of his victims. On Thursday, June 6, John Roberts was sentenced to three years in prison - in addition to his
