OFFICERS are walking away from Merseyside Police due to mounting pressures and sickness levels are also on the rise, the Police and Crime Commissioner has said. Jane Kennedy was facing questions at the Merseyside Police and Crime Panel regarding
A MUM who was told her son was just a “lazy baby” is encouraging others to make as many memories as they can after learning that he has a terminal illness. Toni Bluck from Haydock was concerned when her son Caelan was not hitting any of the typical milestones
A MAN arrested by armed police following reports that he was in possession of a weapon has been cautioned for possession of cannabis. Police marksmen were called to an address on Gillars Green Drive, Gillars Green to reports of a man allegedly
ST HELENS Council paid out £67 million in housing benefits in 2016-17, it has been revealed. The figure was disclosed during a report at the council’s audit and governance committee meeting. Tommy Rooney from the audit firm Grant Thornton said
A MAN and woman have been arrested after a cannabis farm of 16 plants was discovered in Newton-le-Willows.Officers investigating a burglary at house on Staplands Road, Broadgreen in November made the discovery.The offender took car keys from the property
THE week began with the hint of warmer weather, but as the weekend came round the snow rolled in, but that didn’t stop a number of St. Helens Sutton A.C. athletes take to the country road and track. Saturday saw Joseph Byrne head to Leeds’ Temple Newsam
FORMER Saints skipper and back-to-back Man of Steel Paul Sculthorpe gives his views in his latest Star column. in association with competition sponsors Betfred. IT never really took off for Josh Charnley in union – and it’s great for Warrington
RUSKIN Park came out 22-20 winners against Orrell in the cup semi final at a bitterly cold Winstanley College. Orrell opened proceedings with a unconverted try straight from a five metre scrum. Ruskin playing against the strong wind replied
AN ice cream parlour and dessert restaurant will be moving into the downstairs of the former Tyrers building – and is due to open in two months. Icestone Gelato will be moving into the downstairs of the iconic Bridge Street venue which was purchased
A RESIDENT caught a burglar in the act at a property in Billinge last night, Wednesday.The male offender fled the scene at Lostock Close before police were called to the scene.Officers are warning people to be vigilant after the incident.If you have any
FIREFIGHTERS have been tackled a large industrial fire this morning, Thursday. Eight crews were called to two industrial units on Bahama Road in Haydock around 1am after reports they were ablaze. The fire had spread from a food processing building
PLANS are expected to be unveiled this week for the Parkside link road in Newton-le-Willows. The link road would run through the Parkside site, connecting the A49 to the M6 Junction 22, and will support the proposed development on the site of the
THE Star’s Mike Critchley caught up with coach Justin Holbrook to discuss the week’s events. MC: Any further thoughts on Friday’s loss? JH: It was definitely disappointing. Having had a few days to reflect and look at the video it was not as
