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Murder investigation after man shot dead in Knowsley
A MURDER investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in Knowsley on Wednesday evening. The 36-year-old man was gunned down on Quarryside Drive, Kirkby at about 6.35pm. Police were alerted by the North West Ambulance Service that paramedics
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Police working to trace missing St Helens teenager
A TEENAGER has gone missing from St Helens. Connor Gilford, 17, was last seen on Sunday, July 14 and police say extensive inquiries are ongoing to find him. He is described as being around 6ft tall, with a slim build and short brown hair.
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St Helens house prices dropped in May
House prices dropped by 1% in St Helens in May, new figures show. But the drop does not reverse the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area grow by 0.1% over the last year. The average St Helens house price in May was
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Send us a special thank you message for your child's teacher
AS the end of term edges nearer, we wanted to give you the opportunity to say thank you to the teachers who have made a big difference to you and your child. We want to hear your thank you messages for the special teachers who have guided your
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Growing unrest as contaminated water continues to flood gardens around Burgies
RESIDENTS have raised concerns over contaminated water from industrial spoil heaps which is flooding their gardens. The Burgy Banks have been a controversial site for almost a century in the Islands Brow and Haresfinch areas. The land is made
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Suspect evades capture as police helicopter circles in the early hours
A SUSPECT alleged to have committed driving offences in a stolen car managed to evade police officers on the ground and in the air. Rainford residents reported witnessing a heavy police presence across the area in the early hours of this morning
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What coaches Paul Wellens and Sam Burgess said about Saints and Wire opponents
SAINTS are wary of the Wire. This is what Paul Wellens said of Friday’s Super League opponents who are now two places above Saints in the table and in second spot. The Saints boss highlighted the guile of England captain George Williams in
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Fatal M62 crash probe update as police appeal to find potential key witness cyclist
POLICE are appealing to find a cyclist who could potentially be a key witness in a probe into an M62 crash that claimed the lives of two pilots. The horror incident occurred on the motorway in the early hours of last Thursday morning, July 11,
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Wellens: Saints not looking for excuses, despite lengthy injury list
SAINTS are doing it tough at the moment - with eight front-line players still sidelined meaning the men in the red vee will have to bring a big effort to avoid slipping to a fourth consecutive defeat. The pluses from Friday’s narrow defeat at champions
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Murder Mystery night to be held at Knowsley Hall
FOR one night only, Knowsley Hall will host guests for a Murder Mystery Night, inside the hall which is one of the most historical in the region. On Friday, August 2 guests who fancy themselves as a bit of a Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot can step
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Two St Helens schools contacted by Northern after reports of students skipping fares
TRAIN provider Northern has written to the headteachers of eleven secondary schools in North England – including two in St Helens - with a plea to help them tackle what they call ‘persistent, calculated fare evasion’ by students. It follows a catalogue
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Wellens makes two changes to Saints 21-man squad for Warrington game
SAINTS entertain Warrington Wolves on Friday night (8pm) - and will still be missing eight injured players. They do welcome back previously suspended Moses Mbye to the ranks and the former NRL hooker is one of two changes to the 21-man squad from
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Plans for 220 'high quality' homes on former green belt land
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched regarding initial plans for around 220 homes on former green belt land in Garswood. Housebuilders Persimmon has launched a website to gauge feedback about the proposed development on a 24.75 acre site at
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Liverpool Competition - Rain falls on Rainford and Rainhill
RAINFORD lost ground on the top in the Liverpool Competition Premier League after rain intervened in their game with Rainhill. Rainford were 112-5 off 32.1 overs when the game was abandoned with Rainhill's Luke Procter (3-59) the pick of the bowlers
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PREVIEW: 'Lord of the Dance' at Liverpool Empire
ST Helens Star's theatre critic Peter Grant is ready to join in with another standing ovation for Michael Flatley's 'dazzling' revival of the iconic Lord of the Dance in Liverpool this weekend . . . TWO years ago, fans were reeling after celebrating
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Almost 100 places in children's homes in St Helens
THERE are almost 100 places in children's homes in St Helens, new figures show. A charity for children in care and young leavers warned too many children are forced to live away from their homes due to an inconsistent supply of care homes across
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Road closures: three for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
St Helens' motorists will have three road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And two of them are expected to cause moderate delays – with drivers facing waits of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected