SAINTS’ season has ended in controversy after they were knocked out in the semi-final at Warrington. But they had a number of causes for complaint after failing to get the rub of the green in the first half and then falling foul to a couple of
A COMMUNITY centre is celebrating after receiving a boost of almost £5,000 from an organisation which helps revitalise former mining areas.Perth Community Centre in Thatto Heath has secured £4,795 thanks to the Coalfields Community Investment Programme
A DOCTOR who tried to seduce medical students in his tutelage has been allowed to continue practising. Dr Vinesh Narayan, who works for the 5 Boroughs' Knowsley service, was found to have attempted to develop "inappropriate" relationships with
DESPITE having what skipper Jon Wilkin described as a “weird year” Saints are once again within touching distance of Old Trafford. Just like last year, when Saints were sunk by a Kevin Sinfield 40/20, Wilkin expects another tight game that
STE Jones shared this striking image of a Carolina Wood Duck to the Star's Facebook page.Have you taken a picture locally you'd like to share? Feel free to e-mail them to andrew.kilmurray@newsquest.co.uk, post them to our Facebook page or tweet
I WAS walking my Yorkie up Boundary Road as we got to the entrance to the Linear Park when two dogs came flying out onto the pavement. They started to push around my absolutely petrified dog and backed her into a corner. I managed to
I NEVER thought I’d say this but it’s high time St Helens had some enforcement cameras. Red lights are being ignored, there is speeding and tailgating. Others straddle the line to look down the right if you’re in front of them and they can
IT is good to read a letter from someone defending the little bit of countryside that we have left in this heavily built-up part of the UK. I wish to add a plea for another bit of the green belt that is under threat – the site and surrounding
LAST Sunday my husband had an accident at home and we attended the Millennium Centre in St Helens. The service we received was second to none, from the reception, the nurses, X-ray department and the nurse who put my husband’s arm in plaster
IN the coming months extensive work will be carried out on the Windle Island project at a cost in the region of £4 million with funding from the Liverpool City Region Growth deal. Although there appears to be adequate funding in this project
SPORTS men and women hit the ground running for St Helen's second annual triathlon.More than 200 competitors from across the UK endured the tough multi-discipline event of running, cycling and swimming.The triathlon, sponsored by Tabern Property Consultants
I WOULD like to say a huge thank you to everybody who turned up to my 90th birthday party at the Baptist Church. This includes those who prepared the meal, to Tim Haines at the church and for all the cards, good wishes and donations to the
I GREW up on the Haydock/Pewfall side of St Helens, at 546 Liverpool Road. Imagine my surprise recently to discover a Red Leyland double decker bus with destination signs East Lancs Road and Fingerpost on the front and a #30 sign on the back
THE family of a 10-year-old who died following a brave battle against an aggressive brain tumour last year say they were "overwhelmed" by a fundraising event held in his memory.The Star reported as former teammates of Zac's at Seneley and
A CELEBRATION of the older generation takes place in St Helens libraries this Friday (September 30). A range of activities will be on offer tomorrow to celebrate old people and their role in the community. At Central Library there will be a
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing the whereabouts of a 15 year-old boy who has gone missing again. Leon Johnson, also known as Leon Hide, from St Helens, was last seen on Tuesday, September 27 in St Helens town centre. He is described
A COMEDY film starring a St Helens actor is set to be released next week.'Gridiron UK', which will feature actor Phil Gwilliam, is based on the true story of the Crewe Railroaders, who played American football in the 1980s.It tells the story of
A RESIDENT has expressed horror at finding a dead pony dumped by the side of a road during a morning walk. The pony was seen at the side of Garswood Old Road yesterday and was reported to the council. Sue Williams, from Pewfall, contacted the
A MOTHER who suffered the heartbreak of losing her baby daughter to meningitis earlier this year is on a mission to help raise awareness of the illness. Faye Murray, 23, lost 17-month-old daughter Shakira Louise suddenly during the night after
Hindley U9 3 Thatto Heath Crusaders 8.Tries: Koby Prescott 3, Adam Tubey 2, Ethan Watts, Mason Clarke, Liam Harden.Westhoughton U10 34 Thatto Heath Crusaders 48.T: Sam Lewtas 4, Sam Hynes 2, Luis Tilston, Josh Lowton, Thomas Tilston.Thatto Heath Crusaders
THATTO Heath Crusaders continued their march towards the Kingston Press National Conference Division 1 crown with a solid 44-20 win over Oulton Raiders.Aaron Dancer opened the scoring with a strong well taken try only for Thatto to be pegged back by the
THEY are always there when you need them, know just how to turn that frown upside down and will more than likely have a Werther’s Original in their pocket. Grandparents often do not get the recognition they deserve for all the little things they
A NEW chief executive to steer the troubled St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group, which is facing a £12.5m funding black hole, is soon to be appointed. The Star understands that a replacement has been selected and a final decision on that appointment
POLICE have commended the "incredible bravery" of a victim after an 18-year-old man was jailed for offences including the rape of a child. Michael Carlisle, of Swisspine Gardens, St Helens was jailed for nine years after being convicted of robbery
FRIENDS and family of a four-year-old girl from Sutton who has been diagnosed with a rare disease are raising money to send her on a dream trip to Disneyland Paris before the disease affects her eyesight. Kaycee Bradshaw, who is the youngest of
