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  • Chippies honoured with Chip Fryer awards

    FISH and chip shops are frying high after reeling in gold and platinum Chip Fryer Awards, ahead of this year's National Fish and Chips Day on Friday (June 5). Representatives from The Tasty Corner, The Town Fryer, Frydays, Newtown Fish Bar, Maria

  • Junior rugby league round-up

    Portico Panthers U7 8 Wigan St Pats 13.T: Jake Critchley 3, McKenzie Pope 2, Joshua Rigby 2, Harvey Critchley.Shevington U8 6 Portico Panthers (Greens) 2. T: Jay Lacey, Ethan Greenall.Portico Panthers (Golds) U8 0 St Judes 7.Portico Panthers (Golds) U8

  • Thatto Heath junior reports

    Leyland Warriors U7s 3 Thatto Heath Swords 6.T: Ethan Sherwood 2, Matthew Fay, Aaron Atherton, Peter Burgess, Ciaran McArdle.Thatto Heath Crusaders U10s 60 Blackbrook U10 32. T: Sam Cottam 2, Jack Heffernan 2, Jonny Vaughan 2, Ryan Bennett, Ben Daniels

  • Rainford bounce back to form

    RAINFORD bounced back to form on the North Wales coast with a comfortable seven wicket win over Prestatyn. The Welsh side were bowled out for 131 with Andy Davies claiming the honours with 5 for 43 and two wickets a-piece for Dan Houghton and Ben Hewitt

  • Learn about the dangers in the home during Child Safety Week

    FIREFIGHTERS will be out and about this week at a series of events as part of Child Safety Week. The Fire Support Network (FSN), which is the chartitable arms of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is holding one of the events this Thursday (June

  • Recs bounce back against Roosters

    PILKINGTON Recs triumphed in midweek running out 30-22 winners at Salford City RoostersIan Stanley and Danny Filson led the way with two tries each, whilst Andrew Nesbitt and Josh Lynch also crossed.Danny Lynch (2) and Nesbitt added the extras.The Roosters

  • Thatto Heath claim second win of campaign

    THATTO Heath Crusaders picked up just their second win of the season as they saw off East Leeds 38-20.Winger Louis Taylor crossed for a hat-trick for the hosts, with Andrew Stott, Ben Roberts, Adam Hesketh, Jack Jones – who also booted three goals – and

  • Man dies after being struck by a train

    A 55-YEAR-old man has died after he was struck by a train on Saturday. The incident closed the track between Warrington Bank Quay station and Wigan for three hours. A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “Our officers were called to

  • WITH VIDEO: Is Ade the most passionate Super League fan?

    ALREADY known for his love of Saints Ade Cunliffe featured in YouTube’s Super League TV’s search for the most passionate rugby league fan at the Magic Weekend. Ade, who is also a committee member of the Steve Prescott Foundation, is seen roaring

  • Woman rescued after chip pan fire breaks out

    A WOMAN had to be rescued by firefighters after a chip pan fire broke out in a flat late last night. Crews were called to the property on King Street in the town centre at 10.15pm. The fire caused severe damage to the kitchen with smoke spreading

  • PICTURES: Students have a roaring time at Knowlsey Safari Park

    THIS set of students took a break from the classroom to get up close and personal with a pride of lions.The animal management students from St Helens College travelled to Knowsley Safari Park for an experiment that saw papier mache animals placed in dens.As