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Newton-le-Willows man arrested in connection with disorder in Southport
A MAN from Newton-le-Willows has been arrested in connection with disorder in Southport last Tuesday (July 30). Officers have arrested the 30-year-old man on suspicion of violent disorder. He has been taken into custody to be interviewed
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Details of two road closures for works in St Helens this week
HERE are details of two road closures in St Helens taking place for works this week. Howards Lane, Eccleston BT are to carry out works on Wednesday, August 7. According to the St Helens Council website, these are in relation to safe access
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St Helens Town pocket their first win of the season
ST Helens Town claimed their first win of the season thanks to a 4-1 midweek success at Mersey Valley FC in Sale, writes Andy Langley. Town, who had drawn 2-2 at Stretford Paddock in their Cheshire League season opener three days earlier, were
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Town centre shops close early as peaceful protest takes place in St Helens
DOZENS of people attended a peaceful protest outside St Helens Town Hall over the weekend. Following the shocking stabbings in Southport on Monday, July 29, which claimed the lives of three young girls and left more in critical condition, protests
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REVIEW: The K's smash homecoming set at borough's newest music festival
AT one point in their homecoming set, The K's reflected on the times when it "felt like the rug had been pulled out from under them" - yet if their Newton Music Festival gig is anything to go by, they won't be feeling like that anytime soon. After
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Disciplinary setback for Saints' next opposition Salford Red Devils
SALFORD Red Devils will be missing one of their star men when they face St Helens at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Thursday. Tim Laifai has collected a one-match suspension from Salford's 22-16 home win against Leeds Rhinos on Saturday, making
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Meet the teenage talents making a big impact on St Helens snooker scene - and beyond
TWO young snooker talents have been catching the eye with some impressive record-breaking performances. Thomas O'Dowd and Ashton Chisnall, both 13, have made massive impacts within the St Helens & District Snooker Leagues, and beyond, in the 2023
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Families 'living in terror' at hands of nightmare neighbour
FAMILIES claim they are living in terror at the hands of a nightmare neighbour. Mums say they are now ‘prisoners’ in their own homes after a spate of incidents including the man having "drunken sex" in a hot tub he installed in the communal gardens
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New Government housing target for St Helens aims to bring hundreds more homes a year
THE Government's latest housing target for St Helens aims to bring hundreds more new homes a year than the previous goal, new figures show. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner will make local housing targets mandatory again, as she unveiled an overhaul
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Council fires warning after 'number of cars' seen on closed Hardshaw Centre car park
MOTORISTS have been warned not to park on the now closed Hardshaw Centre car park. The shopping centre closed its doors on Saturday, August 3, ahead of its demolition under the town centre regeneration plans. The car park has also been closed
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Town Show celebrates 'mind blowing' attendance at 'busiest year yet'
THE ever-popular Newton Town Show seems to be growing from strength to strength as it celebrated its "busiest year yet". The Newton and Earlestown Community Group revived the Newton Town Show back in 2013 and it has become an increasingly bigger
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Individuals praised by Wellens after Saints win at Hull FC
A NUMBER of individuals were highlighted for their performance by head coach Paul Wellens after Saints’ 46-6 victory at Hull FC. It was a success from a ‘simplified game plan’ that was also marked by the returns of forwards Morgan Knowles and Joe
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Police explain presence at farm after night-time call out
POLICE have explained their presence at a farm on Saturday night. Residents reported seeing a convoy of police cars attending Inglenook Farm, on Moss Nook Lane, in Rainford late on Saturday night, August 3, from shortly before midnight. It
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Residents left in dark after power cut hits part of town - the postcodes affected
SOME households in Parr have been left with no power since Sunday evening. The outage hit some postcodes in the area shortly after 8pm yesterday. Scottish Power says the matter was reported at 8.13pm on August 4. Electricity is expected
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Busy junction closed for several days as Active Travel project gets underway
MOTORISTS have been warned that a busy junction close to St Helens town centre will be closed for several days. As part of the 'By Ours' project, the junction around North Road, Windle Street, and Lord Street will be closed from Monday, August
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PICTURES: Smiles are back on the Saints players' faces
SMILES were back on the faces of Saints' players and their travelling fans after the 46-6 win at Hull FC. After the pain of five defeats in a row - a run like which had not been experienced by the club since 1986 - tasting victory again felt sweet
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St Helens Council completes sale of land after 'urgent decision' made
ST Helens Council has completed the sale of a piece of land to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. As previously reported, an “urgent” decision was made in March by the then-council leader over the sale of land. A