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Four new injuries add to Saints' night of woe at Leigh Leopards
IT never rains but it pours and for Saints last night’s 46-4 defeat at Leigh started to unravel from the moment of Jack Welsby’s second-minute departure through injury. Welsby has an hamstring issue that will be scanned and assessed – but he was
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Common flight booking mistakes that could end up costing you £115 or more
We are now in the middle of summer (finally) which means only one thing for those lucky enough, going away. Whether you're travelling with family or friends, you'll want to make sure you get the cheapest deal possible. However, as you have
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LIVE UPDATES: Leigh Leopards 46 Saints 4, Super League Round 19.
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Controversial plans for convenience store secure planning green light
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a convenience store in Rainhill have been approved – despite more than 200 objections. Central England Co-operative’s application for the erection of a convenience store with parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure
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St Helens Young Carers Centre receives charitable donation
YOUNG carers have been given £500 to help them not fall behind in school or miss out on opportunities. A charity which helps young carers has received a donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation after being nominated by colleagues
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Man accused of murder of Rikki Berry enters St Helens address in court
A TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD man appeared in court for the first time this afternoon charged with the murder of Rikki Berry. At around 6.35pm on Wednesday, July 17, 36-year-old Mr Berry is reported to have been shot and killed Quarryside Drive, in Kirkby
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Community events coming up in St Helens
HERE are details of several upcoming community events taking place in St Helens. Learn to play FANCY playing the accordion? Then come along to Park Farm Community Centre in Carr Mill every Monday from 1pm to 4pm. All are welcome
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Woman feels unable to take dogs out for walk after brutal XL bully attack
A WOMAN who was bitten to the face during an XL bully attack at a park said she has been left unable to take her dogs out for a walk. At around 6pm on Thursday, August 17, last year Christine Potts was among the victims who were attacked by the
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Man charged with the murder of Rikki Berry as detectives make arrests in Shropshire
A 25-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the murder of Rikki Berry. At around 6.35pm on Wednesday, July 17, 36-year-old Rikki Berry is reported to have been shot and killed Quarryside Drive in Kirkby. Detective arrested three people in in Oswestry
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14-year-old girl missing from home in St Helens
A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has been reported missing from home in St Helens. Macey Williams is reported to have been missing from from home since Monday, July 22 and police say extensive enquiries have been going on to find her. Police have now released
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Cancer battler and crossfit family to take on challenge for Lilac Centre
MUM-OF-THREE Lisa Ormrod who is living with incurable cancer is joining forces with Crossfit KSH to put on a day long fundraising for The Lilac Centre. Lisa from Sutton Heath is currently living with secondary cancer and has raised thousands for
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Heartbroken families pay tribute to adored pilots who died in horror crash on M62
THE heartbroken families of two pilots who died in a fatal crash on the M62 have paid tribute to them in touching statements. At 5.31am on Thursday, July 11, Matt Greenhalgh and Jamie Fernandes, captain and senior first officer respectively for
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Trial date set for man charged after armed police called to incident in street
A TRIAL date has been set for a man arrested after armed police were called to an incident in Northwich. Officers responding to a suspected domestic incident in Dunster Close, Leftwich, on Friday, July 5, detained Mohammed Tahir Ashraf. The
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting in Scarisbrick
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a report of a shooting in Scarisbrick, West Lancashire yesterday. Lancashire Police confirmed an investigation is underway after officers received a report of a gun being fired shortly after
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How Saints prop Matty Lees has recovered from worst possible start to 2024
WITH a side decimated by injuries since late spring, it has once again been left to England prop Matty Lees to lead the Saints pack. The shortage of available middles has seen the 26-year-old front rower put his hand up for lung-busting 80-minute
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READER LETTER: What happens to our lives if there is an intentional attack?
ONE small computer bug and it's a big disaster as the world shuts down or so it seemed on the news reports. It has been decades since the blue screen of death was a common feature of our routine computer day but it has returned with a vengeance
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READER LETTER: Will we get these new buses?
SO, we're going to get dozens of electric buses (according to a report in the Star). Remember in 2021 when we were told that there was a fleet (of 18) hydrogen buses coming to provide a ten minute frequency on the 10A route? Well, in 2023,
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READER LETTER: Removal of blue badge spaces is targeting disabled
FROM this week all Blue Badge car parking spaces will be removed from Chalon Way West and Foundry Street. The council has suggested those disabled drivers who normally use this area can now park in Parade Street or Birchley Street. Other limited
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Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car near roundabout
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after being injured after a collision with a car. Residents reported seeing emergency services at the scene near the roundabout close to the Simms Road Inn, Garswood, on Thursday morning, July 25. When asked
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Best for Beauty 2024: Who does the best glow up in St Helens?
EVERYONE deserves a little pampering. Having your make up done, brows tended to or lashes looked at are becoming more and more popular for regular beauty lovers in St Helens. Where do you go to have yours done? Do you visit a salon or does
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Caretaker of 41 years retires from 'wonderful' school that 'feels like a second home'
A WOMAN who has been on an "extraordinary journey" at a Haydock primary school has retired after four decades in her role. Acting as the school's friendly caretaker since 1983, Diane Gribben said that Grange Valley has been through many changes