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Murder investigation: Police name man gunned down in Knowsley
DETECTIVES have named a man who was shot dead in Knowsley this week. Rikki Berry, aged 36 and from Kirkby, was gunned down on Quarryside Drive, Kirkby on Wednesday evening in broad daylight. A 20-year-old man from Kirkby has been arrested on
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Hundreds of firearms operations reports in Merseyside last year
FIREARMS officers responded to hundreds of incidents in Merseyside last year, new figures show. While police officers do not routinely carry guns in the UK, forces may use specially-trained firearms officers in response to some crimes. The
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New St Helens MP highlights need for SEND support in first parliamentary question
NEWLY elected St Helens North MP David Baines has today spoken in Parliament for the first time, using the opportunity to calls for more support for children with special educational needs. Speaking in parliamentary Business Questions, Mr Baines
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Coroner gives ruling on the death of woman in house fire
A CORONER ruled that the death of a woman who was pulled out of a house fire in Sutton was an accident. On April 15, 2024, emergency services were called to Sandringham Drive, Sutton, St Helens at about 10am to reports that a property was on fire
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Men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after bus station stabbing
TWO men have been arrested after a reported stabbing outside Wigan bus station. Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing on Market Street, Wigan, this afternoon, with a 19-year-old rushed to hospital for injuries that are not believed
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Hundreds oppose plans for convenience store
MORE than 200 objections have been raised over plans for a convenience store in Rainhill. Central England Co-operative’s application for the erection of a convenience store with parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure – on the land and
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Coach praises 'most incredible' teen after successive world championship wins
A TEENAGE athlete is projected to become a "household name" following her repeated success in martial arts. Starting the HAMMA mixed martial arts academy at the tender age of six, Daisy Bowers has become one of the most well-known and highly respected
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St Helens resident gets King's Enterprise Award for moving company success
THE St Helens resident who is the executive director of one of the UK’s premier international moving companies, has been awarded the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of outstanding service in international trade. His Majesty
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Wello Q&A: Saints nurturing youth, but definitely seeking external recruits
SAINTS coach Paul Wellens discusses the drive to improve performances, the challenges of injuries, and how the promotion of young players has expanded his first team squad. He again confirmed that the club is looking for external recruits - not
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Man who was killed in prison was serving life sentence for St Helens murder
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. Stephen Strutt, was stabbed at HMP Dovegate, near Uttoxeter, where he was serving a life sentence. Strutt was one
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No pressure on Regan Grace as ex-Saints wing prepares for Wales debut
WARREN Gatland is relishing seeing the “sharp” and “explosive” Regan Grace make his Wales bow in Friday’s Australia tour finale against Queensland Reds. But the Wales head coach is putting no pressure on former St Helens rugby league star Grace
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'I need to know my son is safe': Desperate mum to fly to Majorca to find missing son
A DISTRAUGHT mum is set to fly out to Majorca after her son "cut off communications" with her. Last month, Ben Ross, from Golborne, moved to Palma City after finding work at an energy company while taking a break from studying as a barrister.
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Crafty Kiwi Shane Cooper made Saints tick in the late 80s and early 90s
FORMER Saints skipper Shane Cooper will be one of the guests at next Tuesday’s Q&A forum at the Totally Wicked Stadium, joining Matty Lees and Morgan Knowles in an event to raise funds for the 2026 Academy tour to Australia. It will be a great
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Michael Smith battles through to last 8 of Betfred World Matchplay
ST HELENS darter Michael Smith was forced to fend off a valiant fightback from Chris Dobey in a bruising encounter to reach the World Matchplay quarter finals. Dobey defeated Smith at the same stage of last year’s World Matchplay and World Championship
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'You could have killed him' - dangerous driver ploughed into dad-to-be in St Helens
A MOTORIST who decided to make an illegal right turn to shave minutes off his homeward journey ploughed into dad-to-be on a pedestrian crossing, catapulting him through the air. The victim sustained serious injuries, including a bleed on the brain
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10 of the best kids’ classes or groups as chosen by St Helens Star readers
IT’S time to reveal the shortlist in our search for St Helens’ Best for Kids. How do you keep the smallest members of your family happy and entertained? Do they go to baby yoga or music classes? Is there a reading group for toddlers that
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Two food venues receive new food hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of St Helens’ establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The FSA is responsible for ensuring that establishments are up to scratch in terms of food hygiene regulations, and that
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A broadband boost is coming to St Helens
Exciting news for residents in St Helens! A new game-changing full fibre broadband network is coming your way. The new broadband provider in town, brsk (pronounced “brisk”), is rolling out a 100% fibre optic network that will ensure homes and businesses
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The opening of the East Lancs Road - 90 years on
TODAY (July 18) is the 90th anniversary of the opening by King George V of the East Lancashire Road. Newspapers dubbed the 30-mile artery connecting Liverpool and Manchester "one of the greatest single jobs in the history of road-making", although