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Violent clashes between protesters and police following Southport stabbings
Violent clashes between protesters and police have erupted outside a mosque in Southport after three girls were killed in a knife attack. Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were all fatally stabbed
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Saints skipper Lomax learns his fate at disciplinary tribunal
JONNY Lomax will miss Saints' trip to Hull FC in Super League Round 20 on Saturday. The half-back will also be sidelined for the home clash with Salford Red Devils on Thursday, August 8, and the Magic Weekend clash with Wigan Warriors at Elland
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New managers 'delighted' to have taken over landmark pub
A NEW management team is "delighted" to have taken over a landmark pub as they plan to relaunch the boozer back into the community. As previously reported, the Newmarket pub closed down on Sunday, July 21, following a dispute between the pub company
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Man admits to assault and causing criminal damage at taxi rank
A MAN had admitted to charges criminal damage and assault before magistrates. Callum Miller, of Park Street, Fingerpost, appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 26. Miller, 24, pleaded guilty to three
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'Stunning' nautical-themed mural unveiled
A DRAMATIC new mural has been revealed in Prescot town centre with an unexpected nautical theme. 'Sailing through Time' is an original design and piece of art created by Paul Curtis, a street and mural artist. The vibrant mural is located in
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Council reveals details of St Helens' temporary bus station during town regeneration
ST HELENS Council has revealed details of the temporary bus station set to be created in St Helens while the town centre regeneration works take place. The local authority has announced an 'interim movement strategy' to "keep St Helens town centre
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100 year old Audrey says secret to happy life is 'appreciating the simple things'
MEET Audrey Lysons who recently turned 100 and says the secret to her long and happy life is “appreciating the simple things in life”. Audrey grew up in Prescot and then lived on Mitchell Road working for BICC on the typing pool and married Kenneth
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Police give update in Rikki Berry murder investigation
POLICE have conditionally bailed a woman who was arrested as part of the investigation into 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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Drug driver caught twice in a week banned from driving for three years
A DRUG driver who was caught under the influence twice within a week has been banned from driving for three years. James Birch, of Harlow Close in Sutton Heath, appeared in Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after he was caught driving under
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Here’s how you can see the sunflowers at The Hayloft
SUMMER is here and the sunflowers are in full bloom at The Hayloft. The farm and coffee shop in Bold Heath will open its sunflower trail on Thursday, August 1 where visitors can take a walk amongst the towering yellow flowers. First entry is
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Scully's column: 'Ridiculous to suggest Wellens has lost the dressing room'
I THINK like every Saints fan either in attendance or tuning in on TV, that game on Friday was a very tough watch. I said in my column last week it was a game I was worried about due to current form, and Leigh is never an easy place to go. But,
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What Lucy Renshall is saying about her Paris 2024 Olympic Games performance
LUCY Renshall has been speaking after her day on the mat in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Renshall endured a disappointing round of 16 loss to Lubjana Piovesana in the women’s -63kg judo event. The 28-year-old from St Helens was unable to reach
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Police confirm that a third child has died after Southport stabbing
A THIRD child has died following the Southport stabbing spree that already claimed the lives of two children yesterday. A nine-year-old girl died in hospital in the early hour of this morning, Tuesday, July 30, making her the third children who
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Police give telling-off to car drivers caught ‘doing doughnuts’ in road
TWO motorists have been given a telling-off by police after being caught ‘doing doughnuts’. Cheshire Police says it has issued two section 59 road traffic notices to drivers stopped in Burtonwood yesterday, Monday. This came after they were
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How Lucy Renshall fared in today's judo at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
ST HELENS judo ace Lucy Renshall has been on the mat today going for Paris 2024 Olympic Games glory. But her dreams are over for another year, bowing out in the round of 16 in the women’s -63kg category. First up, she defeated Australia’s Katharina
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Man charged with murder after shooting appears before Crown Court judge
A PROVISIONAL trial date has been set for a man charged with the murder of Rikki Berry. Adam Williams, 25, appeared before a judge at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, July 29, charged with murder. At around 6.35pm on Wednesday, July 17, 36-
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Council leader: 'We are shocked and saddened by events in Southport'
THE leader of St Helens Council has expressed shock and sadness after yesterday's "ferocious" knife attack in Southport. Two girls have died and a further nine children have been injured, with in critical condition following the stabbings on Monday
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Residents hit by power cuts in St Helens
RESIDENTS in part of St Helens lost electricity as a power cut hit yesterday, Monday. Properties in Eccleston were affected by the issue, first reported to Scottish Power at 9.47am. The issue affected some residents through the day, before
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Star readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
READERS who want to subscribe to the St Helens Star can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online,
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St Helens bowler desperate to represent Team England - but needs support
A TALENTED bowler is desperate to represent her country in an upcoming international competition, but her place is dependent on funding. First becoming involved in ten-pin bowling from the age of five, Harriet Harmon has gone on to achieve countless
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Council responds to claims disabled 'disrespected' by relocation of blue badge spaces
ST HELENS Council has responded to claims that disabled people have been disrespected by the relocation of blue badge parking spaces to a location further away from the town centre's main shopping centre. Spaces at Chalon Way West and Foundry Street
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