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St Helens Snow latest
Updated 11:29am Saturday 23rd March 2013 in News
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- Several centimetres of snow has fallen overnight and this morning
- North West of England under amber weather warning
- More snow forecast throughout the day
- Road chiefs warn motorists to plan journeys carefully
- Delays for commuters travelling to work in rush hour
- Saints face Salford at Langtree park tonight in Super League (8pm kick off).
- Send your pictures to news@sthelensstar.co.uk or tweet us @sthelensstar
5:33pm
Saints' fixture with Salford at Langtree Park to go ahead as planned after a massive effort by volunteers and staff to clear the pitch of snow.
5:01pm
Saints are confident of tonight's game against Salford going ahead at Langtree Park despite the awful weather conditions.
The club have been monitoring the situation all day and a decision is expected to be made after 4pm.
2:53pm
Great pic... RT @davelowe21 Clearing pitch at Langtree Park for @Saints1890 game tonight. http://t.co/x9xcTAaGOC
— @RedVeeDotNet 22 March 2013
2:10pm
If anyone could come to the ground to help shift snow off the pitch, that would be most grateful. Please only come if you have shovels etc.
— @Saints1890 22 March 2013
2:10pm
RT @KnowsleySafari: Here is one of our tigers enjoying the snow to make you smile this Friday lunchtime! http://t.co/EwKbioWBVm
— @B_E_P 22 March 2013
1:14pm
Postal rounds were cancelled in some parts of St Helens this morning, the Star understands.
11:48am
RT @jamiefoster22: Can't relax with this creep sat behind me....Ha! @Jarrod_Sammut http://t.co/zpgiJJ1dGR
— @RossCarey17 22 March 2013
Bradford player Jamie Foster from St Helens is among the Bulls squad whose flight to France is delayed.
11:26am
SNOW JOKE NOW COME OOOOOOOON!
— @kidceezar 22 March 2013
11:21am
Hilary Bradshaw sent us this fantastic photo of her dog Rory
11:13am
Latest story from our sister title in Widnes on how the snow is affecting the region's roads.
THE Runcorn Widnes bridge has been closed after due to ice.
Huge slabs of ice have fallen on cars.
One vehicle is believed to have had its windscreen shattered.
Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.
Long delays are expected as traffic builds up on roads near the bridge.
A Halton Council spokesman said: "The Silver Jubilee Bridge has been closed due to blocks of snow falling from the Bridge itself onto the carriageway below.
"The situation is under review."
10:52am
Owing to the severe weather conditions, St Helens Council will be closing their sports pitches this weekend (23 & 24 March 2013).
10:52am
Early pick ups available from some schools, say St Helens Council.
• Allanson Street Primary School - will remain open today, however early pick-up is available from 2.30pm
• Blackbrook St Mary's - will remain open today, however early pick-up is available from 2.00pm
• St Anne's Sutton - will remain open today, however the after school club has been canceled
10:49am
RT @northernrailorg: NEW: Delays to and from Liverpool Lime Street until further notice. A signalling problem is causing ... http://t.co/5a97AlQSDB #fb
— @pmhtuk 22 March 2013
10:42am
Tonight's under 19s game between Saints and Sheffield Eagles has been called off, but at the moment the Saints v Salford game is still on. The club are monitoring the weather situation and a further announcement is expected after midday.
10:18am
A St Helens Council spokesman confirms there has been no school closures due to today's snow.
9:31am
9:23am
At present it's business as usual. We will keep you up to date from here - so keep checking in with us!
— @Saints1890 22 March 2013
9:23am
*insert usual message about summer rugby here....
— @Saints1890 22 March 2013
9:13am
Latest from our sports editor Mike Critchley on tonight's Saints fixture... The overnight snow, current near blizzard type conditions and the afternoon forecast has put tonight's game between Saints and Salford at Langtree Park in some doubt. Protective covers were put down on the pitch immediately following captain's run yesterday and at present it is still 'game on'. Updates will be posted when available.
9:09am
THE heavy snow is causing traffic chaos at Rainhill Stoops after two cars overshot the roundabout and ended up in bushes. Police were called at around 7.45am when a female driver in a silver BMW sports car came off the road, travelling from Widnes towards St Helens. The woman was not injured and called vehicle recovery. Police have closed one lane on the roundabout after another vehicle left the road at around 8.30am and again ended up in the bushes. At the moment, that vehicle is still in place and motorists are being warned of disruption.
9:08am
RT @thejoelittle: @daybreak @Lauratobin1 the snow in billinge, St. Helens/wigan this morning! http://t.co/lSYX3V77ZT
— @Lauratobin1 22 March 2013
9:02am
Traffic very slow on the roads out there. Commuters facing lengthy journeys into work.
9:01am
Hello, start of a live blog from the Star newsroom. We'll bring you updates of any disruption caused by the snow today in St Helens and across the region.
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12:57pm Fri 22 Mar 13