A PRIMARY school has been commended for putting its Christian ethos at the heart of daily life. The District Church of England Primary School in Newton-le-Willows was judged as outstanding in its recent SIAMS Inspection, which measure the effect that
A FORMER Carmel College student has landed his dream job working for Manchester United.Andrew Goodison, 24, who is also an ex-De La Salle pupil, has been named creative artworker for the Old Trafford-based club. He will be responsible for looking after
THREE St Helens darters Michael Smith, Dave Chisnall and Stepphen Bunting compete in the HappyBet European Darts Open title in Dusseldorf this weekend. Robert Thornton will face either Wes Newton or Shaun Griffiths when he begins his defence of
A SHIRE horse bought three years ago by the manager of a St Helens dog grooming centre has made it to the Horse of the Year Show.Jo Swift, 48, from Eccleston, said Garrison - a dark brown stallion with white patches - qualified for the show at an event
FOR Tracy Traynor living with dyslexia meant writing a book was something that was beyond her wildest dreams. However, that far away ambition has now become a reality after publishing her story Idi and the Oracle's Quest. Tracy, 54, was not
A DEDICATED open water swimmer from Sutton Heath is planning to cross the English Channel using butterfly stroke this August.Joe Coy, 56, of Sutton Heath Road, says if successful, he will be the first man to swim it butterfly - and he's also hoping
AN AMBITIOUS project which will explore the histories of the women of St Helens has received funding of almost £500,000. The Heart of Glass is set to be granted £487,500 following a successful Ambition for Excellence application to Arts Council
PLANS have been drawn up to create four apartments on College Street in the town centre. Proposals submitted to the council seek to convert part of the first floor of 85 College Street into four apartments along with creating a new access door.
SENIOR figures from St Helens Council were put in the hot seat as they took part in a question time style event in the town hall.High school student members of St Helens youth council were encouraged by chairpersons Edward Hodgson, of De La Salle, and
THE town's economy slowed between April and June this year, according to the latest results of the St Helens economic survey.The findings of the survey, carried out by St Helens Chamber, show that during the second quarter of 2016, both the manufacturing
PILKS have revealed fresh plans for a cutting edge energy recovery facility that would be capable of producing 15MW of electricity and significantly reduce huge manufacturing energy bills. In October 2014, the glass giants revealed plans to develop an
THE Steve Prescott Foundation and the St Helens Star are delighted to confirm that the Pride of St Helens 2016 awards will take place on Friday, November 11 at Langtree Park. The event, a celebration of the community and a chance to award the champions
PEPPA Pig was in town to launch this year's Summer Beach at Church Square.She joined mayor and mayoress Cllrs Dave and Jeanette Banks at the official opening of the popular Summer Beach and Funfair attraction last Friday (July 22).A small street food
RAINFORD gymnast Jacob Kelly is the latest of the borough’s tumblers to make an impression. The 11-year-old came a creditable fifth in the recent British Championships at the Liverpool Echo Arena. He has now been selected to represent Great
CONOR McGinn has accused Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn of trying to "bully" the politician into silence. Mr McGinn, the St Helens North MP and a Labour whip, claims Mr Corbyn had considered using his father in an attempt to "apply pressure" on him
ST Helens Tri enjoyed a remarkable run of success over the Ironman UK fortnight. Robert Chesters won the Endurance Store Duathlon last Tuesday and four days later Mark Turner and Adam Jones won their age groups at the Conwy Duathlon and Crosby Junior
THE Aquatic Discount Junior Trophy, Hassall Pool.1st, Mike Wallwork with silver fish and an f1 carp to pole for 1-9-0.2nd, Paige Robinson with silver fish to pole and maggot for 1-6-0.Sunday Members sweepstake, Upper Pound, Sankey canal.1st, Jeff Stirrat
INDIE rockers Stillia will head to the studios to record their first album after signing a music deal which will enable the group to become full time.The four-piece band, which has built big reputation both in the town and beyond, have signed a contract
PARAMEDICS were called to attend to a person who collapsed in the town centre yesterday afternoon. Shortly after 5.30pm paramedics were seen on Bickerstaffe Street treating a patient who had collapsed. A spokesperson for North West Ambulance
SUPER League Match Official Richard Silverwood has called time on his 15 year refereeing career. Silverwood is Rugby League’s longest-serving full time referee and became Super League’s youngest official when he took charge of his first game, between
YOUNG boxer Aaron Vaughan emerged from the Monkstown Box Cup tournament in Ireland with a gold medal and the best boxer of the tournament award. The 15-year-old Rainford Technology College pupil emerged triumphant in an event in Sallynoggin, Dublin
THERE was plenty of reaction to Saints’ win over Wigan on Twitter and on our website, from fans and players, past and present and even a few Wiganers.Peter Harvey ?@Red2440: Saints won the first half and won the second and so won the match. Every man
POLICE have made a third arrest in connection with a "brutal" town centre assault which left a man with serious facial injuries. The attack took place in the early hours of Saturday, July 16 on Kirkland Street near Asda and police issued a CCTV
TEN vehicles have been stolen from driveways so far this month after a spate of car key burglaries, police have now confirmed. July has seen 13 car key burglaries and attempted car key burglaries across the borough. Out of these 10 have been successful
THE scene for an intense planning battle was set this week as residents gathered to protest against the controversial vision to create giant distribution development on green belt land. As the Star revealed last week, finalised plans for the £150m
SIX weeks ago, when they trudged off the pitch in Perpignan after their fourth loss in a row, Saints were not the only ones staring into the abyss.Barely two years into the concept, the whole system of Super 8s and its slogan of every minute matters looked
