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Family gym with 'charity in their hearts' becomes Community Interest Company
A FAMILY gym has expanded its fitness programme after becoming a Community Interest Company earlier this year. Launched along Warrington Road by Gary and Lisa Crickson, Forge Fitness has organised numerous charity fundraisers to support the community
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Police appeal to find missing boy with links to St Helens
POLICE are appealing for help in finding a 13-year-old boy who has links to St Helens. Kyle Cain was last seen in the Festival Park area of Stoke-on-Trent at around 2.30pm on Monday, August 5. He is described as 5ft 7in tall, of slim build
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Council comments on impact Government housing target will have on St Helens
ST Helens Council has answered whether a Government announcement will have any impact on the target to build more than 10,000 homes by 2037. An overhaul of the planning system has been announced, as the Government sets out “tough decisions necessary
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MATCH PREVIEW: There is more to Salford than expansive attacking play
ONE swallow doesn’t make a summer, and Saints now need to build on the win at Hull when they host Salford Red Devils tomorrow. Paul Wellens’ men have already lost two tight league contests against Salford this season – a first for 44 years – so
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'Destruction order' decision to be made over dog that was dangerously out of control
A COURT case was adjourned for police to make a decision on whether to request a destruction order for a dog that was dangerously out of control at a park. Defendant Mark Litherland, 52, appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates
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What Paul Wellens is saying about Alex Walmsley's Saints comeback
ALEX Walmsley is being hailed for his diligence after becoming available for selection before it was first expected. Big Al has not appeared in the red vee since Saints faced Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals in April. A
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Big boost for Saints going into business end of season
THIS week’s Q&A with Saints head coach Paul Wellens, in the wake of the 46-6 win at Hull FC and ahead of the home clash with Salford Red Devils in Super League Round 21… Q: With Alex Walmsley back this week, that’s five senior players who have
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Lucky mum scoops £50,000 jackpot at Mecca Bingo St Helens
A LUCKY bingo player and mum of two is spending her summer in style after scooping a massive £50,000 jackpot at Mecca Bingo St Helens. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, struck gold while playing the National Bingo Game on Friday 5th July
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Saints land Sailor, who says he is coming to win a trophy
SAINTS have confirmed the signing of Tristan Sailor from NRL club Brisbane Broncos. The 26-year-old Australian half-back or full-back – the son of former Kangaroos Test star Wendell Sailor - will join the club next season on a two-year contract
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New skatepark rolls into Sherdley Park
A NEW skatepark has been created in Sherdley Park giving extreme sports enthusiasts – and beginners eager to learn – another place to hone their skills and tricks. Situated next to the children’s play area and outdoor gym, a variety of ramps, pipes
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Merseyside trio jailed for 'violent disorder' committed at protest and riots
THREE men who admitted their part in riots have been handed the first prison sentences for charges of violent disorder. Liam James Riley, Derek Drummond and Declan Geiran were sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday, August 7. Drummond
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Delays after East Lancs crash
THERE are traffic delays on the East Lancashire Road after a crash. There have been delays on the East Lancs at Astley. This is following a collision at Higher Green Lane. Live traffic tracker INRIX stated as of shortly after noon: "A580
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Family's moving tributes to 'all-round amazing person' Adam Cunliffe
THE family of hit-and-run victim Adam Cunliffe expressed their heartbreak at his death in moving statements read out to Liverpool Crown Court. Paul Whitfield, 54, of Hammond Street, in Parr, appeared in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday
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Plans submitted for roof of town centre building
PLANS for the installation of 54 solar panels on the roof of a town centre building home to a pharmacy have been submitted. An application proposing the solar panels on the existing roof of the site, on Shaw Street, has been put forward. In
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The way Saints are looking likely to play for the rest of the 2024 season
SAINTS look set to keep their game style simple for the rest of the season. Paul Wellens and his coaching team made their side's match-play less complicated when they ended a five-match losing streak away to Hull FC at the weekend. It was a
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Detectives make another arrest in Rikki Berry murder investigation
DETECTIVES have arrested a twelfth suspect in connection with the fatal shooting 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. On Tuesday,
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Five stars for the mouth-watering menu at area's top rated restaurant
A FAMILY run business has proven why it is consistently rated as the top restaurant in Newton-le-Willows. Launching along Newton's bustling high street in 2017, Verona Kitchen & Bar has prided itself on providing customers with the highest quality
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Road closures: five for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
St Helens' motorists will have five road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week. And three of them are expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes. The latest expected works list, with notes from National