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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £50 on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction. The coin was minted
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Future of St Helens restaurant under threat after national chain sets out proposals
THERE are fears for the future of a St Helens restaurant after its owner set out proposals to close 112 "lower-performing" venues across the country. Earlier this year Premier Inn owner Whitbread announced proposals to cut around 1,500 jobs across
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Mum of boys saved by Special Care Baby Unit on a mission to thank amazing team
A MUM of twin boys born prematurely at Whiston Hospital is doing a Skydive to thank the Special Care Baby Unit which saved their lives. Jaime-Leigh Winstanley from St Helens had a normal pregnancy with her sons until 24 weeks pregnant. Later
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Merseyside Stagecoach bus drivers escalate dispute with further strikes
HUNDREDS of Merseyside bus drivers are to stage a series of strikes in a dispute over pay. Unite said almost 500 of its members working for Stagecoach in Liverpool will walk out from July 5-8 and 12-15, with the threat of a continuous strike if
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Police investigating after suspicious man follows teen girl before running away
POLICE have confirmed they are investigating an incident in which a teenage girl was followed. Cheshire Police says it has received a report of a young teenage girl being followed by a suspicious man. The incident occurred yesterday, Thursday
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NHS Trust 'horrified' by hospital employee who raped patient 12 days into job
THE NHS Trust which manages Whiston Hospital said it was "horrified" by the actions of an employee who raped a patient 12 days into the job. As the Star reported previously, Sidharth Nair, 28, of no fixed address, attacked the woman in her bed
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England Academy quintet show positive signs of things to come for Saints
THE selection of five young Saints in the 21-man England Academy squad to play against France early next month is a positive sign for the future of the club. Saints head coach Paul Wellens welcomed the international call-ups of Owen Dagnall, Jake
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Drug dealing arrests after police 'smelled cannabis' coming from property
POLICE have given more details and an update on their investigation after three arrests were made as bags of cannabis were found at an address. The Star reported earlier this week that the men had been arrested on Monday, June 17, in connection
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Students put on their dancing shoes for movie-themed show
STUDENTS at Rainford High dazzled audiences with a sell-out movie-themed dance show this week. The show featured a vibrant collection of routines from iconic films such as Grease, Titanic, The Greatest Showman, Barbie, and many more. The production
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Wanted man a 'prolific offender' - police search continues
A MAN who is wanted by police for breaching licence conditions is a "prolific offender", with convictions for stealing from vehicles. As the Star reported earlier this week, James Towey, 38, is wanted on a recall to prison after he breached his
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Thatto Heath Crusaders have gone from strength to strength in 25 years
THATTO Heath Crusaders this month celebrates its Silver Jubilee following the merger of two distinct clubs after a show of hands vote at a meeting at the Sidac club in June 1999. And what a glorious 25 years it has been for a club borne out of
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Man escaped from police custody while outside hospital
A MAN escaped from police custody while outside Whiston Hospital. The suspect, who absconded on Wednesday night, JUne 19, after being arrested leading to a manhunt, was detained by police the following morning. The 39-year-old man from St
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Saints make one change to 21-man squad for Salford Red Devils trip
SAINTS make just one change to the 21-man squad for Sunday's trip to the AJ Bell to play Salford Red Devils. Winger Tommy Makinson has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a Plantar Fascia issue picked up in the first minute of the London
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Tributes paid to ‘generous and hardworking family man’ who died in M58 collision
A FAMILY has paid an emotional tribute to a "generous and hardworking family man" who was killed in a collision on the M58 motorway near Rainford in May. Danny Aitchison, 46, died following the crash on May 17 which involved two lorries and two
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Post Office accidentally publishes subpostmaster names and St Helens addresses
THE Post Office has accidentally published the names and home addresses of 555 subpostmasters wrongfully convicted in the Horizon scandal, it has been reported. Among them are four from the borough of St Helens. The dossier supposedly showed
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Hotel in St Helens listed for auction
A HOTEL has become the latest St Helens building to be listed for auction. The imposing, detached 19 bedroom Park View hotel - off Prescot Road - is going up for sale with Auction House North West. The guide price is set at £525,000. Property
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Warning as major sun creams, including Asda, fail safety tests
Three popular brands of sunscreen products have failed an annual safety test conducted by consumer experts Which?. Asda Protect Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF30 High, Calypso Press & Protect Sun Lotion SPF30 and Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free
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Armed Forces day in St Helens - full timetable of FREE events
A DAY packed with fun and events will take place in Victoria Park, St Helens as a tribute takes place to the local Armed Forces community this Saturday. Members of the public, community groups and families are invited to pack a picnic and head
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We're looking for the best tattoo place in St Helens
HEARTS and crosses, fairies and angels, lions and tigers – these are some of the most popular designs people opt for when it comes to tattoos. If you’re thinking of getting inked, you might choose to have your child’s date of birth or your wedding
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Bring Your Dog to Work Day 2024: Share your pictures with us
FOUR-legged friends will be spending the day alongside their owners at workplaces around St Helens, today, Friday. Bring Your Dog To Work Day, which aims to raise money for charities All Dogs Matter, Surge Sanctuary and Animal Asia, has grown in
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Reform candidate says party is 'opposition to Labour' in St Helens
A REFORM UK candidate in St Helens has said the party is the “opposition to Labour” in red wall constituencies. Malcolm Webster, who is standing for the party in St Helens North in July's general election, says Reform has replaced the Conservatives