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Details of 3 road closures scheduled for works in St Helens this week
HERE are details of three closures in place for roadworks in the borough during this week. Kenyons Lane South, Haydock St Helens Council is carrying out carriageway repairs from Wednesday, June 12 to Friday, June 14. These will be at the
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Boy and girl who caused '£130k worth of damage' to school back in court
A BOY and a girl who inflicted £130,000 worth of criminal damage on a school premises will be sentenced next week. The defendants both appeared before Merseyside Youth Court this morning, Tuesday, June 11, for a sentencing hearing. The Star
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Police give update after two arrested over early hours break-in
TWO men who were arrested in connection with a night-time burglary have been released on bail by police. Officers were called to Newton RC Club on Patterson Street at around 3.25am on Monday, June 10, to reports of a break-in. Patrols attended
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DATE: Saints' home Super League game with Salford brought forward
SAINTS' Betfred Super League 2024 Round 21 home fixture against Salford Red Devils in has been moved to Thursday, 8 August at 8pm for exclusive coverage on Sky Sports+. The home match against the Red Devils was originally scheduled to take place
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Man accidentally shot himself in face with pistol
A MAN who accidentally shot himself in the face with a pistol has been sent to prison. Police have welcomed the sentencing of Anthony McCall to five years and four months for the firearms offences which happened in Parr in February. McCall
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Man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
A MAN his being questioned by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, after a fatal incident in Newton-le-Willows. The Star reported earlier how a 35-year-old man died last night, Monday June 10. A white Ford Kuga had been
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Record number of teachers at St Helens schools, despite “retention crisis”
MORE teachers than ever are working at St Helens schools, new figures show, despite a “retention crisis” across England. While the school workforce across the country has increased slightly, thousands of teachers have left the state school sector
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Major road closed for hours following crash between two cars
A MAJOR road is closed following a crash involving two vehicles. At around 11am today, Tuesday, emergency services were called to an incident on the border of Liverpool Road and Warrington Road between Warrington and Bold Heath. On attendance
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Appeal for information after 'sticks used as weapons' in group fight
POLICE are appealing for further information after sticks were used as "weapons" in a reported group fight. As reported by the Star, a fight between three males and two females was reported on Peter Street, close to St Helens town centre, yesterday
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Tickets are still available to watch Peppa Pig at St Helens Theatre Royal
TICKETS are still available to watch Peppa Pigs Fun Day Out tomorrow and Thursday at St Helens Theatre Royal. The show has three showing one both dates, where guests can join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also
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UK's top 100 restaurants are nearer to St Helens than you think
A DOZEN north west restaurants have been named in the country’s top 100 – and they’re all less than an hour’s drive from St Helens. The National Restaurant Awards returned last night, Monday, June 10 attended by some of the UK’s top chefs, restaurateurs
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Scully's Column: A privilege to be at Wembley for emotional Challenge Cup Final
I HAD the pleasure of being down at Wembley on Saturday for the Betfred Challenge Cup Final, and what an emotional occasion it was as the sport celebrated the life of Leeds Rhinos and England legend Rob Burrow. A player who regularly shone on the
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Man arrested after 'firearm, burglary, and drug incidents'
A MAN has been arrested after firearm, burglary, and drugs offences across Merseyside. On Monday, November 6, 2023, a burglary is reported to have taken place on Red Cat Lane in Crank. It was then reported that a firearm was discharged on Alvina
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REVIEW: Big Country give the St Helens Citadel a night to remember
THE Citadel enjoyed one of those special nights on Friday, when Big Country pulled out a crowd-pleasing performance for the packed-to-the-rafters audience. The band, still performing the classic songs and music left to us by the late Stuart Adamson
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Liverpool Competition - Rainford move into Premier League top three
RAINFORD moved into the top three of the Liverpool Competition Premier League with a 39 run win over New Brighton. Jason Login (56) and Paul Farrar (72) both hit half-centuries as the hosts declared on 226-8 before John Dotters (4-36) spun a web
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Road closures: three for St Helens drivers over the next fortnight
Drivers in and around St Helens will have three National Highways road closures to watch out for this week. And they are all are expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing holdups of between 10 minutes and half an hour. The latest
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United Utilities comment on Earlestown sink hole
UNITED Utilities has commented on the road closure after a sink hole in Earlestown. St Helens Council issued a statement saying the incident had affected Market Street in Earlestown. Pictures of the sunken road have been circulated on social
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Miller Homes purchase land for 307-home development
LAND has been successfully purchased in Rainford to build 307 homes. The 32-acre site off Higher Lane and Rookery Lane will be named Dial House Place, after the nearby Dial House Wood, and will offer a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom properties
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St Helens Green Party announces election candidates
ST HELENS Green Party has announced its candidates for the General Election. Blackbrook-born Daniel Thomas will contest St Helens North and Terence Price from Thatto Heath is standing in St Helens South and Whiston. Across England, Scotland
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Two events will celebrate St Helens Sutton's 125th anniversary
AS part of St Helens Sutton A.Cs 125th year Anniversary celebrations, the club have organised two events. On Tuesday, 18 June the Sutton 125 quadrathon games will take place at Sutton Leisure Centre. Club members will compete in the long jump,
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Residents sign petition against plans for shop that is 'to no-one's benefit'
RESIDENTS have signed a petition to oppose the conversion of a former betting shop into a convenience store that is for "no-one's benefit". An application has been sent in for a proposed change of use of the vacant former William Hill on Seddon
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Man dies after car hits tree
A MAN has died after a car collided with a tree on Southworth Road last night. Police are investigating following the fatal collision in the Newton-le-Willows area last night, Monday June 10. It was reported at 10.30pm that a white Ford Kuga
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Club that helps older people who live alone celebrates milestone
A LUNCH club that gives older people who live alone the chance to chat and socialise is celebrating a significant milestone. Volunteers who run Rainhill Lunch club are today (June 11) marking 60 years of serving a weekly lunch to residents who
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Couple 'overwhelmed' with response after flower planters destroyed twice in a day
A COUPLE well known for brightening up their area were on the verge of giving up after their flower planters were destroyed twice in a day. For the past three years, Stephen Mousdell and Kev Poole have been revamping flower boxes, replacing planters
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Britannia Taxis switches to the new Veezu app
Britannia Taxis has announced the launch of its new smarter app, from Veezu. With enhanced features and seamless functionality, the new Veezu app makes booking a ride with Britannia Taxis easier and more convenient than ever before. The new app
