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10 favourite pictures as Smith and Humphries win World Cup of Darts
YOU could easily tell how much it meant to St Helens thrower Michael Smith to win the 2024 Betvictor World Cup of Darts for England alongside Luke Humphries. From fist pumps to embraces, smiles like Cheshire cats and flag waving on stage, the pair
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St Helens judo queen is selected for Olympic Games in Paris
LUCY Renshall will be on the flight to Paris for the Olympic Games. The St Helens judo star has been selected in a five-strong Team GB judo squad. For former world number one Renshall it will be her second Games after competing in Tokyo in
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Second 'attempted murder' arrest made after elderly man stabbed
POLICE have arrested a second man on suspicion of attempted murder after an elderly man was stabbed in Orrell. Shortly before 4pm on Thursday, June 27, officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Edge Hall Road in Orrell, Wigan. Following
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Plans for works on 'protected trees' are refused
PLANS to carry out works to six trees covered by a tree preservation order have been refused. An application proposing the works, on land off Club Street, Moss Bank, has been turned down. READ > Plans to convert former salon decided on
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Door staff praised for quick action getting knife wielding man into custody
DOOR staff at The Imperial have been directly praised by police after helping officers catch a knife wielding man. At around 10.10pm on Sunday, June 9, officers received a report of a man with a knife in St Helens town city centre. Officers
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July roundup of shows at St Helens Theatre Royal
TODAY is the last day of June, so here is a look forward to what is on at St Helens Theatre Royal in July. THE SMOOTH ROCK SHOW - July 18 (Image: The smooth rock show) The Definitive Tribute Show to the Masters of ‘Yacht Rock’ featuring
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Look inside this three bedroomed detached home on the market
LOOK inside this three bedroomed detached home on Bleak Hill Road on the market for £345,000. The home comprises of: an entrance porchway with a newly fitted door and flooring leading to a spacious reception hallway. The front lounge allows plenty
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St Helens is showing signs of being a great place to take a picture
THERE were plenty of signs around St Helens as our camera club members looked to find the right way! The Camera Club is a supportive and friendly group of amateur and professional photographers and as well as submitting photos taken recently, members
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Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing boy
POLICE have issued an appeal to help find a missing boy whose welfare they are concerned for. Officers say the boy, called Zak, was last seen in Upholland at 5.30pm on Friday, June 28. He is described as 5”10, of slim build, with mousy brown
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SEND students publish book to help others with anxiety
NINE SEND students are now published authors and illustrators after creating a book in their class to help others tackle social anxiety. Carmel College has a dedicated Foundation Learning department catering to the educational needs for SEND students
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Children's home plans are submitted
PROPOSALS for a children’s home have been submitted. An application proposing the change of use of the property in Sutton Leach, on Mill Lane – from a residential dwelling house to a children’s home for the care of up to two children – has been
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Woman in court over Class A drugs offences
A WOMAN found in possession of Class A drugs has been fined by a court. Jennifer Tabern, of Napier Street, St Helens, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Thursday, June 27. Tabern, 53, pleaded guilty to three
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Free Climate Champions Creative Writing Workshops for Children taking place in July
FREE creative writing workshops for those aged nine and over are taking place in Newton-le-Willows on the theme of climate change over summer. The workshops, thanks to funding from Arts Council England, are taking place in schools, libraries and
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One of Hardshaw Centre's remaining stores confirms 'moving date'
A GROCERY store has confirmed the date it will relocate in St Helens as part of the plans to demolish the Hardshaw Centre. As the Star has reported previously, talks have been taking place this year between council chiefs and store bosses over
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How popular boozer has become a 'community pub again'
A POPUALAR boozer has been restored as a pub “for the community” once again, its general manager says. Lee Foster took the reins at the Gerard Arms pub, in Dentons Green, in November 2022. Adding “little touches” to the establishment, such
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St Helens law firm raises thousands by charity will-writing campaign
A ST HELENS law firm has raised £1,220 in its first year participating in an annual charity will-writing campaign – which will help to fund vital work in the UK and abroad. Solicitors at Smooth Commercial Law Limited volunteered their time and