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Special needs school's plans for mobile classrooms 'for overspill' decided on
AN APPLICATION submitted by a special needs school seeking permission for temporary classrooms has been granted. Proposals for Mill Green School, in Parr, were sent to council planners. The application sought a certificate of lawfulness for
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Two-thirds of A&E arrivals seen within four hours, figures show
TWO-thirds of people who arrived at accident and emergency at Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust last month were seen within four hours, new figures show. MWL Hospital Trust is the relatively new amalgamated trust combining
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Illuminated signage plans at car dealership
PLANS have been sent in seeking permission for an illuminated totem sign at a car dealership. The Star reported earlier this year after Acorn Motor Group, an award-winning dealership with car garages across the country, announced it was launching
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Man in critical condition after car hits pedestrian
A MAN is in hospital following a serious collision in Ashton-in-Makerfield yesterday. At around 5.10pm on Friday, June 14, a pedestrian is reported to have been hit by a silver Karoq Skoda on Wigan Road in Ashton. The Skoda is reported to have
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Love Island style glamping site minutes from St Helens wins VisitEngland award
A DAD-OF-TWO who built a glamping pod in his garden at the start of the pandemic says he is 'absolutely amazed' after his site just won Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year award from VisitEngland. Secret Garden Glamping Site in nearby
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Plans in to demolish building to make way for 'vehicle storage' use
AN APPLICATION has been sent in to demolish a building to enable future use for vehicle storage. Proposals seek prior approval to demolish a building at Ravenhead Business Park, off Ravenhead Road, in St Helens. Vehicle recycling firm Copart
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Legendary goal keeper Bert Trautmann's career started at St Helens Town
WITH football's European Championship now under way in Germany it gives us an opportunity to share our town's link with the host nation. Of course, that link is provided by goalkeeping legend Bert Trautmann, who passed away in 2013 at the age of
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Wellens praises way London Broncos have tackled a tough year in Super League
SAINTS coach Paul Wellens has praised the way Sunday’s opponents London Broncos have dealt with the difficult circumstances around their status in Super League. Effectively relegated before a ball had been kicked in 2024, due to the way the IMG
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Free Family Event Featuring BSL Interpretation taking place next weekend
A FREE outdoor event is being hosted by Wonder Arts at the end of the month with the theme of ‘wonderfully green’. This year a BSL (British Sign Language) Interpreter will be present to ensure the event is accessible as possible for families.
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Popular cafe's plans for alterations at premises given green light
A CAFE'S plans for works to be carried out at its premises have been given the go-ahead by council planners. Proposals have been submitted to carry out the project at The Courtyard, on City Road, in Windlehurst. Some of the works have already
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Here are nine of the area's most popular pubs to mark National Beer Day
HERE is list of nine pubs and a brewery in St Helens and surrounding areas which have been listed in the coveted CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024 as we mark National Beer Day. The UK’s national beer day is celebrated annually on June 15. Celebrate
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Walking football club holds tournament in memory of former member
A WALKING football club held a memorial tournament in memory of one of their former members who sadly died last year. Rainford Walkers FC staged a fundraising charity football competition, in aid of St Helens Mind, at the home of Rainford Rangers
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Inside stunning bungalow that has caught the eye of property bloggers
A "UNIQUE, architect-designed" detached four-bedroomed bungalow has been catching the eye of national property bloggers after being placed on the market. The home, known as `Dale Head`, is at Ingleholme Gardens, in Eccleston Park. Property
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Meet the team working at St Helens’ top ‘plaice’ for fish and chips
FRESH fish coated in crispy batter served with perfectly cooked chips – the ideal treat for teatime. The Nelson Chippery is the “top plaice” in St Helens for everyone’s favourite fried food and has just scooped this year’s Best Fish and Chips award
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Dream June wedding for St Helens couple after 15-year engagement
THIS time last week, Clare and Colin were getting ready for their special day and looking forward to becoming Mr and Mrs Marsh. The couple have been together for 16 years after meeting at a party and said I do in front of 70 family and friends
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Cannabis farmer seeks to extend UK stay despite being caught at £85k house grow
A CANNABIS farmer is seeking to extend his right to stay in the UK – despite being caught at a grow in a house worth up to £85,000. Emestas Gudas successfully tended to one crop of the controlled class B drug and was rumbled growing a second valuable