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Matty Smith hails Saints defence after they keep Leeds scoreless at Wembley

SAINTS Women's coach Matty Smith said he was "speechless" after seeing his side nil Leeds to win a fourth consecutive Challenge Cup. Tries from Faye Gaskin, Phoebe Hook, Luci McColm and Chantelle Crowl secured a 22-0 triumph at Wembley. Remarkably

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Faces in the crowd - Saints Women celebrate with supporters after cup triumph

SAINTS stars posed for pictures with supporters after an “outstanding” team performance clinched their fourth consecutive women’s Challenge Cup crown. Matty Smith's team delivered a ruthless 22-0 shut-out win over Leeds at Wembley. Faye Gaskin

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Fewer GPs in St Helens, as 2019 recruitment pledge not met

There were fewer GPs working in St Helens this year, as new figures show the Government failed to meet its recruitment target. The Royal College of GPs warned “we are losing GPs faster than we are training new ones” and called on political parties

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Closures to be in place for East Lancs resurfacing works

THERE will be a closure on part of the East Lancashire Road for resurfacing works. The works, set to begin on Wednesday, June 12, are expected to last around three days. To facilitate this, lane closures will be in operation on the A580 East

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Mum with inoperable brain tumour has kind gesture to raffle Taylor Swift tickets

A BRAIN tumour fighter who discovered she had the disease when pregnant has found a way to thank the hospital helping her by giving away two Taylor Swift tickets. Laura Mahon, 31, from Lea Green, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM

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Plans for caravan storage at rural site submitted

A RETROSPECTIVE planning application to use land at a rural site for caravan storage has been submitted. The plans have been drawn up for the use of land to the west of Willow Park Equestrian and Fishing Centre, at Warrington Road, in Bold Heath

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Peek inside this five bedroomed house on the market for £250,000

LOOK inside this five bedroomed terraced house on the market for £250,000 on Dentons Green Lane. Spread across three stories, this property comprises of: Ground floor: three reception rooms, a well-equipped kitchen breakfast room with bi-fold

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Super Saints make it four Challenge Cups in a row with win at Wembley

SAINTS Women made it back-to-back wins at Wembley - and four in a row Challenge Cups after a 22-0 victory over Leeds Rhinos. It was a clinical performance from Matty Smith's side, who withstood a shaky start to grow into and then eventually take

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Man who had telescopic baton sentenced in court

A MAN who had a telescopic baton at his home has been sentenced by a court. Michael Grindrod, of Millersdale, Clock Face, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Monday, June 3.  Grindrod, 36, pleaded guilty

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FINAL SCORE: Saints 22 Leeds Rhinos 0, Challenge Cup Final at Wembley

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Plans drawn up to convert former betting shop

PROPOSALS to turn a former betting shop into a convenience store have been drawn up.   An application has been sent for a proposed change of use of the vacant former William Hill on Seddon Street, Windlehurst, into a retail premises  Applicant

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The popular pub that has prevailed as a 'great meeting place' despite local closures

"THIS is the best pub in the world", one regular tells me. The pub being described is the Railway Hotel in Garswood; a cornerstone of a community that has experienced the closure of several local venues in recent years. Following periods of

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American diner toasts the competition to take second Best for Breakfast title

SAUSAGES and bacon from a local butcher, free range farm eggs and Heinz baked beans served with thick toast with lashings of real butter – that’s how to make an award-winning breakfast. The full English breakfast at Shakey J’s in Newton-le-Willows

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Latest on Lea Green station transformation after construction of new facilities

FACILITIES at the revamped Lea Green railway station are awaiting sign-off to be opened for customer use. The station has undergone a £15m transformation and photographs depict the new-look facilities at the site. The project, which had initially