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Details of Rob Burrow's funeral confirmed
ROB Burrow’s funeral will take place on Sunday, July 7 at Pontefract Crematorium in Yorkshire, his family and Leeds Rhinos have confirmed. Former England international Burrow died on June 2 at the age of 41 after a lengthy battle with motor neurone
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'Dangerous offender' stabbed victim in St Helens alley
A KNIFEMAN who stabbed a man to the abdomen in an alley has been put behind bars. A judge told Mert Gercek this afternoon, Friday, June 28, “The very fact you were prepared to, and did, use a weapon makes you a dangerous offender.” The 28-
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New exhibition celebrating 50 years of the St Helens Star
A NEW exhibition has opened at The World Of Glass celebrating 50 years of your St Helens Star. In collaboration with the Star, The World of Glass is presenting an exhibition of stories celebrating 50 years of the town’s much-loved newspaper and
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St Helens Colour Run returns this weekend - this is where and when
THE ST HELENS Colour Run is returning to Victoria Park this Saturday (June 29). The event - staged as a partnership between St Helens Borough Council’s Active Lives and sports development team and Willowbrook Hospice, with sponsorship from Alliance
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7 community events coming up in St Helens
HERE are details of seven community events coming soon in St Helens. Field day WEST Street Independent Methodist Church will be hosting its annual Field Day at 2.30pm on Saturday, July 6. Parr Band will play throughout the afternoon. There
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Bar to appeal decision to revoke its licence after 'violent disorder'
A TOWN centre bar that had its licence revoked has said it is appealing against the decision. The Star reported after the licence of Maloney's bar, on Ormskirk Street, was revoked. Police had applied to have the licence of Maloney's, on Ormskirk
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing
A YOUNG man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 70s was stabbed. Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Edge Hall Road in Orrell, Wigan, shortly before 4pm on Thursday, June 27. Officers have now arrested
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Fingerpost-based boxing club enjoys even more medal success
FIGHTERS from JC’S Amateur Boxing Club in Fingerpost have continued to enjoy success in the ring at all levels. The Jackson Street-based club had eight boxers through to the national finals where they won five gold medals, two silvers and a bronze
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Violet-Grace's parents say judges need to step up on anniversary of law change
THE parents of Violet-Grace Youens are calling for judges to "step up" and implement the tougher sentences brought into law in her memory. Violet-Grace died in March 2017 after she was hit by a speeding car on Prescot Road, St Helens. She was
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Two men arrested after early hours robbery
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man was assaulted and his car keys taken in Clock Face. At around 12.15am this morning (Friday, June 28), two men approached a man who was in his car on Fallow Close and punched him, they
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Man charged with causing death of dad-of-two appears in court
A MAN charged with causing the death of a dad-of-two by dangerous driving has made a first court appearance. Police patrols found a man lying in the road on Moss Bank Road, close to the Moss Bank Hotel, in the early hours of January 12, 2022.
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Banking hub launches while search for permanent location goes on
A NEW banking hub has been launched in Prescot town centre. Knowsley Council says the facility forms part of its ongoing plans to support the regeneration of the town centre. Following consultation with local residents last year, many people
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St Helens football team Check Yer Balls FC land national honour
A GROUP of men playing in a St Helens football team has beaten thousands of teams across the country to a coveted Team of The Year prize at a national health programme awards. ‘Check Yer Balls FC’ a team that participates at MAN v FAT Football
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Chester Zoo 10K to make return in race to save rhinos
Chester Zoo’s 10K ‘Run For Nature’ is returning this September, with runners helping the zoo to protect highly threatened rhinos. The new event, in its second year, is set for Sunday, September 22 – an important day on the international calendar
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'It's payday and I can't access my wages': HSBC customers fume as app unavailable
Account holders with HSBC have reported issues with the bank's app not working. There have already been more than 7000 reported issues on Downdetector this morning (Friday, June 28). All the issues reported are about the app and users not being
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OPINION: Rugby League's Challenge Cup needs a radical overhaul, not tinkering
THIS week the RFL announced that the format of the Challenge Cup will be revamped, leading to the 12 Super League clubs joining a round early. It has been welcomed by some, but this opinion piece explains why the move is a retrograde step.
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Neighbours win People's Postcode Lottery prize
WINNERS of the People's Postcode Lottery have been located in the area. Lucky residents in Rainford received £1,000 today Thursday, June 28, after enrolling in the UK lottery. The winners on Rookery Lane bagged the generous sum of money after
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We're looking for the Best Independent Shop or Business in St Helens
INDEPENDENT traders are at the heart of St Helens’ local communities and with the ongoing cost of living crisis they’re struggling. It’s not easy running your own business, juggling increasing overheads, big company competition and a move away
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Was your baby born in June 2024? Send us your pictures
IT'S been a sunshine-filled month of June welcoming St Helens' newest residents. If you live in St Helens and celebrated a new baby boy or girl during this month, we would love to see your pictures. Pictures will be used in a special ‘Born