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Section of East Lancs Road closed after reports of accident
A STRETCH of a major road in St Helens was closed following reports of an accident tonight. The incident affected the East Lancashire Road eastbound, with traffic monitoring service Inrix reporting two vehicles are involved. A section of the
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Mortality rate five times higher for people with mental illnesses in St Helens
People with serious mental illnesses in St Helens face a mortality rate nearly five times higher than their peers, new figures suggest. The Mental Health Foundation said the numbers are not "out of the blue" as people with serious mental illnesses
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Plans for apartments at site of empty retail units refused
PROPOSALS to turn vacant retail units into studio flats have been refused permission by council planners. The Star had reported after initial plans seeking prior approval for the conversion of vacant units to apartments at the Barrow Arcade site
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Share your Father’s Day messages to dads who have sadly passed away
WHEN you’ve lost a loved one, birthdays, Christmas and other special events can be a difficult time. Next Sunday, June 16 is Father's Day – the day we thank all the important male figures in our lives, whether it’s dads, grandads, uncles or family
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Man caught drink driving and with drugs in his possession sentenced
A MAN who was caught drink driving and with cocaine in his possession has been banned from the road. Callum McNamara, of Ellison Drive, Old Eccleston, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Friday, May 31.
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More success for primary school's athletics team
ECCLESTON Mere Primary School has enjoyed some more sporting success. The year 5/6 athletics team at the school won the Y5/6 Quadkids competition, hosted by Sutton Academy, on Thursday, June 6. The Eccleston Mere team achieved a total of 1,528
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Volunteers 'proud of the legacy' that community cinema has created in St Helens
A PROJECT that began with a small group of film lovers developed into a beloved community cinema that has stood proud for almost a decade in St Helens. Back in 2013, the idea for a local film club started with Ann Shacklady Smith, who was inspired
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Newton-le-Willows dance classes boost confidence, creativity and mental health
ANNIE Keating loved performing as a child. It gave her confidence and unearthed a passion for the arts that she wants to pass onto the next generation of performers. Here, in our latest Business of the Week feature, Annie tells us how she started
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A Free Father’s Day Experience at Knowsley Safari
KNOWSLEY Safari has Father’s Day wrapped up this year with a ‘dads go free’ day out on Father’s Day weekend (Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June). Dads can get in free to enjoy a wild day out with the kids, but if he’d prefer the day to himself,
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Tributes pour in for This Morning star Dr Michael Mosley after body found
Tributes have poured in from across the country after Dr Michael Mosley's wife confirmed his death earlier today. Previously, a body was found in a treacherous area on the Island of Symi during the search. Dr Mosley had reportedly set off on
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Hairy Bikers' Si King and Dave Myers' wife thank fans for 'overwhelming' Dave Day
TV chef Si King and Dave Myers’ wife Lili revealed they are “overwhelmed” in a video posted to fans who joined the memorial motorcycle ride in honour of the late Hairy Bikers star. Thousands of motorcyclists travelled from London to Myers’ hometown
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Man dies close to Tesco store at Windle Island
MERSEYSIDE Police has confirmed that a man died this morning close to the Tesco Express store at Windle Island in St Helens. An eyewitness described seeing a number of police vehicles and officers near the store this morning. A spokesperson
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It's all black and white for these 16 fabulous photos in St Helens
BLACK and white was the theme for this week's St Helens Star Camera Club and there were some fantastic ones. Justyna Balasz was at Sankey canal, Mark Garner was in Earlestown and Chris Shaw was at Dream. The Camera Club is a supportive and
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Update on plans for mast near petrol station
PLANS to install a 5G mast near to a petrol station have been withdrawn. Proposals were sent to St Helens Council planners seeking prior approval for a 20m-high monopole at Garswood Garage, on Garswood Road. The plans also included for a headframe
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7 death notices and funeral announcements from this week's St Helens Star
The St Helens Star has published 7 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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The amount needed for first time buyers in a 'broken housing market'
FIRST time buyers are facing "possibly the most expensive" conditions of the past 70 years, experts have said. With an ongoing cost of living crisis and a lack of affordable houses, it has been increasingly difficult for young people to get on
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Send us your Father’s Day messages – what makes your dad so special?
WHAT makes your dad special? What puts him head and shoulders above the rest? This year, Father's Day is on Sunday, June 16 – the day we thank the important male figures in our lives, whether it’s dads, uncles, brothers or family friends.
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Teen appears in court on GBH charge
A TEENAGE boy charged with GBH in connection with an alleged attack has appeared in court. A 14-year-old boy, from St Helens, appeared before Merseyside Youth Court on Friday, May 31. The defendant cannot be identified due to automatic reporting
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Jodie Cunningham leads the singing as Saints make it four in a row
SAINTS skipper Jodie Cunningham led the singing after Saints made it four in a row at Wembley. The loose forward led from the front, taking many a tough carry in the 22-0 win over rivals Leeds Rhinos. And after the game she and the team enjoyed
