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Just one in 36 rape offences led to a charge in Merseyside in 2023
ONLY one in 36 rape offences recorded by Merseyside Police last year resulted in a charge or court summons, new figures show. Rape Crisis England and Wales said increased charging rates and access to specialist sexual violence support is vital,
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Six arrests made and two police officers hospitalised after disorder in Liverpool
SIX people have been arrested and two police officers taken to hospital after disorder broke out in Liverpool today, Saturday. Merseyside Police has condemned the violence that happened in Liverpool city centre. A group formed at 2pm at the
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New bid to create pool house after initial planning refusal
A NEW planning application to create a pool house at a property has been drawn up. The Star reported earlier this year after proposals for the development of a pool house at High Trees, on Holme Close, Eccleston Park, were refused. The plans
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What Ofsted said after focused visit to St Helens Children's Services
AN Ofsted focused visit found social workers ‘know their children and families well’ and ‘understand the complexities’ of social work in St Helens. St Helens Children’s Services had received its last Ofsted ILACS (Inspection of Local Authority
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What Paul Wellens said about Saints returning to winning ways at Hull FC
WHILE not getting carried away by the big scoreline, Saints head coach Paul Wellens said he was encouraged by some of the signs he saw in the 46-6 win at Hull FC. They led 10-0 at the break and were totally dominant in the second half, while welcoming
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Plans sent in to use property for 'therapeutic care' of children
PLANS to use a house for the provision of therapeutic care for children have been sent to council planners. An application for a certificate of lawfulness for the change of use of a property at The Parchments, Newton-le-Willows has been drawn up
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More police officers off work due to suspensions in Merseyside
MORE Merseyside Police officers were suspended from their duties this year, new figures show. England and Wales saw a 44% increase in the number of officers missing work due to suspensions compared to the same time last year. Home Office figures
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LIVE UPDATES: Saints run out comfortable winners at Hull FC
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Member of Youth Parliament awarded for food insecurity and waste campaign
A MEMBER of Youth Parliament for St Helens has been honoured with an award celebrating the impact young people can have on their communities. Vin Stokes, the Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) and Chair of St Helens Youth Council, was honoured with
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Bid to convert property into HMO
AN APPLICATION has been made to turn a residential property into a house of multiple occupation (HMO). A bid for a certificate of lawfulness for the change of use of a home to a five-person HMO, on Harris Street, in Dentons Green, has been sent
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MATCH PREVIEW: Wellens and Grix discuss their team's challenges
UNDERFIRE Saints are only too aware of the dangers that lie await for them on Humberside this afternoon. Paul Wellens’ men head to Hull FC looking to end a sequence of five defeats – their worst run since 1986 – but understand that their current
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A look at the Hardshaw Centre over the years as it closes its doors today
WITH the Hardshaw Centre to close its doors for the final time today, here is a look at some photographs tracing its history over the years. The shopping centre has been a fixture of St Helens town centre since it opened in the spring of 1982.
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Newton Town Show and Music Festival: All you need to know
THE return of the ever-popular Newton Town Show takes place today, with an extra special music festival planned in the evening. Each year, the Newton and Earlestown Community Group organise the Newton Town Show, which has become an increasingly
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Welcome the babies born in St Helens in July 2024
SAY hello to the latest gorgeous bunch of newborns calling St Helens their first home. Every month we will be appealing for your pictures of your new babies for a special supplement at the start of next year. There's still time to send in your
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Dog walker and dog sitter treats precious pets like members of the family
FURRY friends are in safe hands when they visit Leanne’s Doggy B&B. Animal lover Leanne Grundy has been walking dogs and running a successful boarding kennels for the past ten years. She welcomes people’s pets into her home, looking after
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Your fabulous photos of your four-legged friends for National Dog Photography Day
YOU love your pets! On National Dog Photography Day, we asked you to share a picture of your four-legged friends and we were inundated with fantastic photos! Here is a selection of some of your furry friends: Bailey by Abby Frazer
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Plans in to convert vacant 130-year-old church building
PLANS to convert a former church building into supported living apartments have been drawn up. Proposals for the change of use of the vacant Christ Church Haydock United Reform Church, on West End Road, have been sent to council planners. The