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Wellens gives timescale of when all injured Saints are likely to return
AS wingman Tommy Makinson joins the list of Saints internationals on the sidelines, coach Paul Wellens today gave some more positive news on a pair of his casualties. Makinson will miss the next four-to-six weeks with a Plantar Fascia issue, but
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Council to carry out 'repair works' after pothole appears in road
ST HELENS Council has confirmed it has received reports over a "pothole" in Newton-le-Willows. The local authority was alerted to the issue, in the area of Sefton Street, near to the junction with Valentine Road, on Monday, June 17. Temporary
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Police receive report over man 'following teenage girl' in street
POLICE are investigating after a report of a man "acting suspiciously" and following a teenage girl. Officers are carrying out inquiries after the alleged incident in Earlestown on Monday evening, June 17. Police said they received a report
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Saints confirm length of Tommy Makinson’s absence with foot injury
SAINTS will be without wingman Tommy Makinson for a run of games after picking up a Plantar Fascia injury in Sunday's game at London. The experienced flankman does not require surgery, but it is anticipated that he will be sidelined for between
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Council gives update on sinkhole repair works
ST HELENS Council has given the date it expects repair works to be completed on a road where a sinkhole appeared. There has been a closure on Market Street, in Earlestown, since last week after part of the road collapsed. St Helens Council's
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Reduced park rangers 'difficult to reconcile' after restructuring of service
THE council's ranger service has been restructured to leave just two rangers across the borough. Across the borough's parks, open spaces, and woodland sites, rangers are familiar faces who provide information and organise events and activities
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Growing club expanding into new era with community focus and extra teams
A FOOTBALL club that was struggling for numbers during the pandemic is growing into an exciting new era with extra players, teams, and community focus. Set up in 1981, Seneley and Garswood Juniors has long been a popular community football club
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Teens sentenced by court over 'appalling' vandalism attack on secondary school
A FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD girl who was "bored" joined in with her friend’s “daft” plan to wreck a secondary school in a horrendous vandalism attack. The young duo caused a massive £150,000 worth of damage but they both walked free from court today (Tuesday
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Paul Sculthorpe Column: Keep impressive Moses Mbye in the halves
YOU must know by now my mate Paul Wellens is something of a perfectionist! I knew as soon as he was interviewed post game he would be filthy with conceding a last-minute try against the London Broncos. Despite scoring 52 unanswered points in
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Police find weapons and ammunition in property after stop check of drugs suspect
POLICE discovered weapons and ammunition in a property after they had seized drugs during a stop check of a suspect. A man was arrested on suspicion of drugs supply on Monday, June 17, after being spotted by officers in St Helens. Cash
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Car doors tried in 'attempted thefts' during early hours
POLICE have received a report of car doors being tried in attempted overnight thefts. Officers say the attempted thefts took place on Peartree Crescent and Oak Avenue, in Newton-le-Willows, in the early hours of Monday and Tuesday. Police inquiries
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Woman arrested after house raided in drugs bust
A WOMAN was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police raided an address. Officers executed a warrant at a house in Newton-le-Willows on Friday, June 7. Police searched the property and drugs were seized by officers. A 55-year-old
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New pop-up market to launch in heart of St Helens town centre
A NEW monthly pop-up artisan market is to launch in St Helens town centre. Pop Up Market Co have been working alongside St Helens Council to bring the market to the heart of St Helens town centre, on Church Street and Church Square, every last
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Plans for replacement refrigeration plant at Aldi store
PROPOSALS for the creation of a replacement refrigeration plant at an Aldi store in Clock Face have been submitted. The application for the site, on Clock Face Road, has been put forward. The cover letter says the proposal is being brought
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Man sentenced in court for outraging public decency in St Helens town centre street
A MAN who was drunk and disorderly and exposed his penis in a St Helens town centre street at new year has been sentenced by a court. Sean O'Donnell, 36, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, June 12
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Set of Six: Talking points following Saints' win in the capital
SAINTS' win at London on Sunday moved Saints back to top spot half way through the 2024 Super League campaign. Here are some key talking points from the Set of Six. 1. Support play. Nobody will be getting carried away by Saints’ 52-6 thrashing
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Major drop in crime across Merseyside according to new figures
CRIME across Merseyside has fallen by 14% in the past year, with decreases in major offences including gun discharges and knife crime. In the last financial year, 2023-24, data recorded by the region’s police force showed a sharp downturn in reported
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Grandad-of-four who helped launch 'State of Mind' charity honoured with MBE
A DAD-OF-THREE and granddad-of-four has been honoured with an MBE in the King's Honours List for his services within the NHS, sport, education, and mental health. Originally from Wigan, Ernie Benbow has dedicated his life and career to the public
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NCA officer cleared of escort meet-up allegations as misconduct charges dropped
A NATIONAL Crime Agency officer has been cleared of allegations of meeting with escorts while on duty and found not guilty. Simon Gaffney, a former operational officer based in Warrington, was charged with two counts of misconduct in a public office