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'It didn't come home' - Heartbreak for England as Spain triumph at Euro 2024
For yet another major tournament England fans have been left feeling crushed, as once again, it did not come home. England reached the final (Sunday 14 July) after beating the likes of Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Netherlands. Spain
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David Baines MP: 'I would like to thank all those who voted for me'
I AM honoured to have been elected to serve as the new MP for St Helens North. I grew up here, live here, and I’m raising my children here. This is my home, and I will always have our community’s best interests at heart. The Labour government
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Citadel theatre's big screen showing England vs Spain in Euros final
LOOKING for a last-minute option to watch England in tonight's European Championship final? The Citadel theatre in St Helens is opening its doors to supporters who want to gather in front of the big screen in its main theatre. People across
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'Thoughtful' plans submitted to convert Victorian villa into apartments
A PLANNING request has been submitted to convert a historic villa into a block of apartments. On behalf of Stanley Constructions Services, MSA Architects has submitted an application to convert and extend Rockland House into ten apartments across
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Food venue gets top marks from Food Standards Agency
A St Helens takeaway has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating. The FSA is responsible for ensuring that establishments are up to scratch in terms of food hygiene regulations, and that they are safe to frequent. Establishments
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Appeal raises £28k for families of pair killed on M62 as rugby club pays tribute
MORE than £28,000 has been raised for the funerals and to support the families of two pilots who died on the M62. It follows a horror crash on the motorway in the early hours of Thursday morning between Warrington and St Helens. A car was involved
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12 fabulous photos of St Helens on National Camera Day
TO mark National Camera Day, we asked St Helens Star readers and members of St Helens Star Camera Club to share the best photo they've taken in St Helens. We had some stunning shots sent in! There were sunsets and summer blooms as well as feathered
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Letter: Is Saints’ matchday experience is becoming stale?
HAVING attended the Saints Vs Castleford game last Friday it has become apparent in my eyes that the Saints’ matchday experience is becoming stale. Saints don’t seem to have moved away from the standard Saints Angels dancing team, half-time junior
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Rick Astley delights fans as he performs White Stripes song at Trnsmt
RICK Astley wowed fans at Trnsmt music festival. The Newton-le-Willows star performed AC/DC’s Highway to Hell and Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes. The 58-year-old singer produced an energetic party set accompanied by soul singers on
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8 death notices and funeral announcements from the St Helens Star
The St Helens Star has published 8 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 death
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Look inside the luxury apartments that have transformed an iconic building
THE conversion of one of St Helens' most iconic buildings into a hub of luxury apartments has been completed. Last month, the Star reported on the multi-million pound renovation project that has transformed the Beecham building into a mixed-use
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The story of 'one of the greatest characters St Helens has ever seen'
THIS month is the 130th anniversary of the death of builder John Whittaker. Affectionately known as "Owd Bally" (Lancashire dialect for "belly"), Whittaker was one of the greatest characters St Helens has ever known – and a heavyweight builder
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St Helens to join nation in cheering on England in Euros final
THOUSANDS of people across St Helens will join the nation in cheering on England's men's football team in tonight's European Championship final. Supporters are expected to be glued to the TV screens in their homes and at pubs and bars. Several
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New partnership 'could help thousands in St Helens on housing waiting list'
A NEW partnership is being tipped to help St Helens “hit the ground running” and be “great news” for the thousands of people on the housing waiting list. At its meeting on Wednesday, the council’s cabinet discussed plans to support a new Liverpool
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How much screen times is ok for kids? Expert reveals when it becomes 'unhealthy'
Screens follow us everywhere these days from tablets and TVs to phones and laptops. There is an entire ( and very addictive) digital world out there for our kids to discover whether it's scrolling on TikTok or liking Instagram posts. With the
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Nearly three-quarters of A&E arrivals seen within four hours
NEARLY three-quarters of people who arrived at accident and emergency at Mersey And West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust last month were seen within four hours, new figures show. The NHS standard is for 95% of patients to be seen within
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'Finally we have a Government that cares for places like St Helens'
ST Helens Council’s leader has said “we now finally have a Government that cares for places like ours”. Labour won a huge majority in last Thursday’s general election and, following that, formed a Government. Council leader Cllr Anthony Burns
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: England cannot have doubts heading into Euro 2024 final
Trent Alexander-Arnold feels it would be a “crime” if England allowed any doubts to creep in as they prepare for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final against Spain. Gareth Southgate’s squad beat the Netherlands in a dramatic semi-final on Wednesday night with