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Two children killed in 'ferocious' knife attack in Southport
TWO Children have been killed following a “ferocious attack” which has left a further nine children injured in a knife crime attack. Reports at around 11.50am today to Hart Street in Southport following reports of multiple stabbings. The result
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Winning start on a momentous day for FC St Helens
LIFE in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division got off to the perfect start for newcomers FC St Helens. The Stripes defeated Abbey Hey – promoted from the NWCFL First Division South ¬- 3-0. A relatively even first half saw
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Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police said. The veteran broadcaster, 62, who left the corporation in April after he was accused of paying a teenager thousands of pounds
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Two children killed in knife attack at dance class compared to 'horror movie'
Two children have died and nine are injured after a knife attack at a children’s dance class, police have confirmed. Children were seen fleeing a knife attack which has left at least eight injured in what witnesses have described as "a scene from
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Serial thief who struck at store six times in spree behind bars
A SERIAL thief who stole more than £1,600 worth of items from a store during a spree across several months has been put behind bars. Jack McCarthy appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court last Tuesday, July 23. The
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How St Helens Town fared in their opening game of the season
ST Helens Town gained a draw in a tough opening game of the new football season away to fellow promotion hopefuls Stretford Paddock at Hyde United's ground in front an enthusiastic away following. Town, featuring three teenage debutants in Charlie
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Rainford High rugby league team hailed for 'extraordinary achievement'
RAINFORD High School’s Year 7 girls’ rugby league team did themselves proud in a national final. Reaching the inspiresport Champion Schools Finals at Wakefield Trinity’s Belle Vue ground was described as ‘an extraordinary achievement’ by the school
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St Helens gym features on UFC video as Tom Aspinall retains interim world title
A ST HELENS gym that is dedicated to improving the community has featured on a promotional video for the UFC. Prior to the UFC 304 event in Manchester on Saturday, July 27, UFC teams filmed the competitors in the weeks leading up to the big event
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DISCIPLINARY: Match Review Panel findings from Saints loss at Leigh Leopards
TWO Saints players are in the doghouse after today's Match Review Panel revealed their disciplinary findings from the weekend's Super League games. Skipper Jonny Lomax has been flagged for grade E head contact, with the incident in Friday's loss
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One dead and a number of people injured in Southport ‘stabbing’
ARMED police have detained a man and seized a knife after a number of people were injured in a reported stabbing in Southport. At around 11.50am, police were called to a property on Hart Street to reports of a stabbing. There are a number of
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The three independent St Helens businesses you voted top of the shops
JULY is Independent Retailer Month – a whole month dedicated to the local businesses at the very centre of towns and cities across the country. Independent traders are at the heart of St Helens’ local communities and with the ongoing cost of living
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Police called out to report of 'fight breaking out' in street
POLICE said they were called out to reports of a fight breaking out in a street. A police presence was seen in an area of Sutton, near Junction Lane, late on Saturday night. Residents also reported seeing a police helicopter in the area.
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Details of 2 road closures for works taking place in St Helens this week
HERE are details of two road closures to be in place this week for works to take place. Marshalls Cross Road St Helens Council is to carry out works on amendments to the kerb line and carriageway surfacing. This will be northbound, outside
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Weather warning issued as thunder and lightning storms set to hit this week
RESIDENTS are being warned that thunder and lightning storms could hit the area later this week. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the north west, with heavy showers and thunderstorms expected to develop on Thursday, potentially leading
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Man charged with attempted murder after transgender woman 'stabbed'
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder following a reported stabbing in Southport. At around 5.20pm on Saturday, July 27, emergency services were called to reports that an 18-year-old transgender woman had been stabbed inside a property on
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Venues in St Helens given new food hygiene ratings
FOOD venues in St Helens have been given new food hygiene ratings. How are Food Standards Agency ratings assessed? The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is responsible for ensuring that establishments are up to scratch in terms of food hygiene regulations
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Two arrested after 'men entered property subject to closure order'
POLICE arrested two men alleged to have entered a property subject to a closure order. Officers said two men were seen entering the property on Rodney Street, in Newtown, St Helens, on Tuesday, July 23. Two suspects were found by officers a
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Family adventure movie partly filmed in St Helens premieres on Sky Cinema
A FAMILY friendly adventure movie which was partly filmed in St Helens has premiered on Sky Cinema. Robin and The Hoods sees children fighting to protect their playing fields from developers. The movie, inspired by the legend of Robin Hood,
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Sandwich shop seeks to 'expand' business to include hot food takeaway
PLANS seeking permission to enable a breakfast and sandwich shop to "expand" its menu and operate as a hot food takeaway have been drawn up. Proposals relate to the business premises at 64 Park Road South, Newton-le-Willows. Applicant Rizwana