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Husband and wife show hard work pays off as business scoops national award
A HUSBAND and wife team has proven that hard work really does pay off after their business scooped a national award. Martyn Toft and his wife Katy, who is originally from Dorset, founded Newton-le-Willows-based MWT Property in November 2019.
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Powerboat racer to make waves in return to action after 7-year break
A LONG-STANDING member of the Carr Mill Dam-based Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club will return to international competitive racing after a seven-year break. Kingfisher Fire and Security Powerboat Racing Team have announced that after a seven-year
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SUPER LEAGUE: Leeds Rhinos part company with head coach Rohan Smith
LEEDS Rhinos have agreed by mutual consent that Head Coach Rohan Smith will step down with immediate effect. Smith joined the Rhinos in April 2022 and steered the club to the Super League Grand Final in his first year having agreed a deal until
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Brain tumour fighter managed to go to final Taylor Swift show thanks to hospitals
A BRAIN tumour fighter, who was told she would not be able to make it to watch Taylor Swift in concert, was able to get to the last Liverpool show thanks to help from the hospitals fighting to prolong her life. Laura Mahon, 31, from Lea Green,
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St Helens house prices - what the latest figures show
House prices increased by 2.6% – more than the average for the North West – in St Helens in April, new figures show. The rise contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 2.1% over the last year.
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Steve Prescott Man of Steel points from Saints win at London Broncos
WHEN Saints stormed to victory against London Broncos in Round 14 it was half back Moses Mbye who caught the eye scoring one try and setting up three others at the Stoop. And for that he has earned the three points in this week's Steve Prescott
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Police appeal to find wanted man James Towey
AN appeal has been launched to find a man wanted on recall to prison from Whiston with links to St Helens. James Towey, 38, is wanted on a recall to prison after he breached his licence conditions. He is described as 5ft 10in tall, has a slim
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Prescot-raised Sue Johnston given freedom of Liverpool and hailed ‘national treasure’
PRESCOT-RAISED actress Sue Johnston OBE has been hailed as a ‘national treasure’ and given the freedom of Liverpool. Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and ex-Liverpool Football Club manager Jurgen Klopp led the tributes to the award-winning TV star
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Criminal damage arrests made after men 'entered gardens' at night
POLICE were called out after men reportedly entered people's gardens kicking bins over and vandalised vehicles on a street. Officers swooped on Elizabeth Road, in Haydock, late on Wednesday night, June 18, to reports of criminal damage. It
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Woman charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding two people at races
A WOMAN has been charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding two people at the races. The alleged incidents are reported to have occurred at Haydock Park Racecourse on June 24 last year. The day saw the packed-out racecourse host Craig
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Course sparks St Helens school boy’s burning ambition to be fire fighter
A schoolboy from St Helens is dreaming of being a fire fighter after completing a course giving children an insight into what it’s like to be a first responder. James Prescott from Parr, was among twelve pupils from Allanson Street Primary School
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Drugs suspects arrested after police attend neighbouring home on hunt for wanted man
THREE men were arrested in connection with alleged drug dealing after police had attended a neighbouring property in a search for a separate wanted suspect. Officers attended at an address in Newton-le-Willows on Monday while hunting for a man
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Mum opens baby boutique offering luxury clothes to babies and infants
A MUM has changed her career after having her baby boy and has now opened a boutique offering luxury items for children up to the age of four. Nicola Percival sold Clean Lean Fit Food in Fingerpost during the pandemic due to the difficulties facing
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Liverpool Competition - Rainford lose thriller at Northern
RAINFORD lost their Liverpool Competition Premier League top three clash with Northern in a thriller at Moor Park. Jason Login struck an unbeaten 83 backed by 56 from William Threlkeld as Rainford posted a challenging total of 215-6. Northern
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Plans for new house drawn up
PLANS for a new house in Newton-le-Willows have been submitted. An outline application for one dwelling on land adjacent to a property on Victoria Road has been submitted, with some matters reserved except access, layout and scale. It is currently
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Cafe Laziz marks Refugee Week with 'moving' film, food, and Q&A event
A CAFE designed to integrate refugees and asylum seekers hosted a "moving" event to share their culture and stories from home. Set up by Debra Hill in 2019, Cafe Laziz was launched as an innovative way to bring together refugee and asylum seekers