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Granddaughter's desperate plea after nan stuck in Turkish hospital
THE family of a grandmother who ended up in an induced coma after falling off a mobility scooter while on holiday in Turkey have appealed for help after being told her travel insurance is invalid. Linda Bateson went on holiday to with her granddaughter
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Man who was killed in prison was serving life term for St Helens murder - reports
AN inmate who was killed in a Staffordshire prison at the weekend was a man convicted of a murder in St Helens four years ago, the BBC reports. Stephen Strutt, 42, was reportedly stabbed at HMP Dovegate, near Uttoxeter, where he was serving a life
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Residents 'heartbroken' as telegraph poles set to be installed with ‘no consultation'
ALMOST one hundred residents attended a parish council meeting to object to the telegraph poles planned to be installed in Billinge. Earlier this month, notices began appearing on lampposts to inform residents of the 10 metre telegraph poles and
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Attacker used scissors to attack men near fishing pond
TWO men remain in stable conditions after being wounded by an attacker wielding scissors. Detectives are continuing to appeal for information following the assault in Thatto Heath yesterday, Monday, July 15. Police say that at about 1.30pm,
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VIDEO: Wellens on Wire clash, injuries, Matty Lees and recruitment policy
SAINTS coach Paul Wellens reflected on the Wigan performance, spoke about how he wants his side to build on that going forward - starting with the Warrington game. Star subscribers can watch the video below. He also gave a run down on Saints
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Paul Wellens gives a run-down of Saints’ eight casualties - and return dates
SAINTS will welcome back Moses Mbye from suspension for Friday night’s Super League clash with Warrington, but the wait goes on for the any returns for a long list of casualties. Coach Paul Wellens gave a now weekly run down of absentees and their
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St Helens secures four Green Flag Awards recognising its remarkable green spaces
St Helens Borough secures four coveted Green Flag Awards recognising its remarkable green spaces. Today, St Helens Borough Council is celebrating after four remarkable green spaces receive Green Flag Awards – the international quality mark for
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Heron Foods confirms new store location - and says jobs are available
A NEW Heron Foods store is coming to Four Acre Shopping Centre and customers can win prizes on opening day. Heron Foods, the discount retail chain has today confirmed that they’ll be opening a brand-new store at the Four Acre Shopping Centre in
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Pre-construction information event for Lea Green to Whiston active travel route
A PRE-CONSTRUCTION information event for Lea Green to Whiston active travel route – phase 1 will take place on Thursday. The event will allow residents and businesses to learn more about plans for an active travel route, ahead of the first phase
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Body found in Tenerife confirmed to be missing teenager Jay Slater
The body found in Tenerife in Monday (July 15) is confirmed to be missing Oswaldtwistle teenager, Jay Slater. Authorities say documentation, belonging to Jay Slater, was found on the body that was recovered in Tenerife on Monday (June 15). Fingerprint
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Step dad of knife crime victim takes on challenge to save others
THE Step dad of knife crime victim Daniel Fox is being joined by former army colleagues in tackling the Cumbrian Way to get potentially life saving trauma packs for the town centre. Daniel, from Thatto Heath, died on September 2, 2016, after he
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Six events taking place at Knowsley Safari during school holidays
KNOWSLEY Safari has six different events taking place during the school holidays to keep the kids entertained all summer long. With six different events over as many weeks, starting Sunday, July 21, families are promised well-known characters,
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Encrochat dealer jailed after huge amounts of drugs and cash seized by police
A MAN has been sentenced to 14 and a half years in prison following an investigation into the supply of large quantities of cocaine and heroin. Ian Fitzgibbon, 29, of no fixed abode but formerly based in St Helens, appeared at Liverpool Crown
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Outwood Academy cap a treble-winning year with Champions Schools win
OUTWOOD Academy in Haydock have completed a trophy treble after winning the prestigious Inspiresport Champion Schools Year 8 Boys’ final. It caps a wonderful season for the team, who won its first piece of their silverware treble in May at the
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Scully's Column: Saints have to be ruthless and aggressive against Warrington
WELL, we called for a vastly improved performance as the Saints travelled over the hill to Wigan - and we certainly got it! Yes, we still came off second best in the narrow 16-12 defeat, but in terms of effort and endeavour, and glimpses of the
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Michael Smith produces a blistering display, MvG knocks out Luke Littler
MICHAEL Smith produced a blistering mid-match burst to defeat his former mentor Gary Anderson in Round One of the World Matchplay at Blackpool. He recorded his highest average on the Winter Gardens stage to run out a convincing 10-5 winner.
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Much-loved Granada TV presenter to leave after 36 years
ONE of the most familiar faces on television in the north west is to leave her role. Lucy Meacock has decided to leave ITV Granada after 36 years as the main presenter of ITV’s flagship news programme Granada Reports. Lucy began her broadcasting
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Heroic school mistress who saved lives gets Blue Plaque Honour
A BLUE plaque commemorating the heroic actions of a woman who saved children’s lives after a disaster and was awarded by Queen Victoria herself has been unveiled in St Helens. Local councillors joined the family members of Hannah Rosbotham last
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Arrests made after police dog catches men 'in possession of knives'
TWO men have been arrested after being caught by a police dog in Haydock. On Saturday, July 6, police responded to reports of two males behaving "threateningly" around Sankey Valley Park in Haydock. The males were reported to have been in possession