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Motorist warned over United Utilities works at junction
THERE will be possible traffic disruption due to roadworks in Eccleston Park this week. United Utilities will be carrying out works on Old Lane, at its junction with Portico Lane, with a closure to be in place. READ > 10 venues in St Helens
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Plans for former Peacocks unit given go-ahead
PLANS for the installation of floorspace in the unit formerly home to Peacocks at St Helens Retail Park have been approved. An application proposing the installation of floorspace at mezzanine level in unit A2 has been approved, subject to conditions
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10 venues in St Helens receive new food hygiene ratings
HERE is a look at 10 eating venues in St Helens which have been given new food hygiene ratings. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is responsible for ensuring that establishments are up to scratch in terms of food hygiene regulations, and that they
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Police name man charged with rape of woman in St Helens
A MAN has been charged in connection with a reported rape in St Helens. On Saturday, June 29, officers received a report that a woman had been assaulted and raped at an address, and her mobile phone was stolen. Officers attended and
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Man to be summonsed after police seize e-scooter from near Dream
A MAN will be summonsed to court in connection with alleged motoring offences after police seized an electric scooter near the Dream statue. While on patrol, Local Policing and Roads Policing Unit officers saw a suspect riding a high-powered e-scooter
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Vets, caravan storage, betting shop conversion and homes - planning stories from June
HERE is a look at five planning stories we reported on during June. These include applications that have been submitted or decided on, which we have covered over the past month. Former Frankie & Benny's The empty unit at Ravenhead
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Man arrested on suspicion of firearms offence after police attend address
POLICE arrested a man on suspicion of a firearms offence after officers attended a property in the early hours of Saturday. Residents reported seeing a heavy police presence in place on Vista Road, Haydock, over the weekend. When asked about
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How Smith and Humphries made history with World Cup of Darts success
MICHAEL Smith is now a very proud World Cup winner with England. The St Helens thrower paired up with reigning world champion Luke Humphries to guide England to a record-breaking fifth BetVictor World Cup of Darts title with victory over Austria
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Did you welcome one of the 310 babies born at Whiston Hospital in May 2024?
THERE were 310 babies born at Whiston Hospital in May 2024 – did you welcome a new arrival? Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust collates all the baby-related data every month detailing how many babies are born – boys and girls
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Star readers give their verdict on St Helens' new pop-up artisan market
CROWDS flocked to a new monthly pop-up artisan market in St Helens town centre on Saturday despite the rain showers. Pop Up Market Co brought the event to Church Square and Church Street, St Helens after working with the council on the plans.
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East Lancs Road reopens following reports of collision
MOTORISTS were disrupted rush hour delays on the East Lancashire Road this morning following reports of an accident. The incident happened at junction 23 with the M6 at Haydock. Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported a section of the East
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'I want to be a strong voice for St Helens' - says Labour's David Baines
“I’M going out to every part of the constituency, I won’t take anything for granted – we are fighting for every vote." The days are ticking down until the general election and David Baines is discussing how his campaign is going and what voters
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16 death notices and funeral announcements from the St Helens Star
The St Helens Star has published 16 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, the St Helens Star publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our
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5 of the most shocking court cases we covered in June
HERE is a look at some of the most shocking court cases we covered during June. Anthony McCall Anthony McCall (Image: Merseyside Police) A man who accidentally shot himself in the face with a pistol was sent to prison. Anthony McCall