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        <title>St Helens Rotary thanks generous shoppers who supported its Poppy Stall</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[St Helens Rotary wish to thank the many shoppers who stopped at our Poppy Stall at Tesco Linkway for their great generosity.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>kelsey.maxwell@nqnw.co.uk | Kelsey Maxwell</author>
        

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        <title>Letter: Law Society president warns against relying on AI for legal advice</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Law Society has issued guidance on using AI safely, warning that generated information can be inaccurate, outdated or fabricated.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>news@sthelensstar.co.uk | Reader letter</author>
        

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        <title>Letter: Rugby memories unite Josh Simm and grandad Geoff Pimblett</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A Back in Time column brought together the rugby achievements of Josh Simm and his grandad Geoff Pimblett.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <author>news@sthelensstar.co.uk | Reader letter</author>
        

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        <title>Letter: Cherie Blair urges women over 70 to continue breast screening</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Cherie Blair urges women over 70 to contact their breast screening unit if they want to continue screening.]]></description>
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        <author>Cherie Blair, Breast Cancer Now ambassador</author>
        

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        <title>Letter: Concern over impact of St Helens town centre works</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A St Helens resident says redevelopment has harmed traders and calls for council support.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Charity launches October walking challenge to fight bowel cancer</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Bowel Cancer UK is urging people to walk 60 miles in October and raise funds for life-saving work.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Letter from Lymphoma Action urging people affected by lymphoma to contact MPs and push for better care.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>news@sthelensstar.co.uk | Reader letter</author>
        

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        <title>Letter: St John Ambulance launches free first aid sessions across North West</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[St John Ambulance is offering free first aid demonstrations across the North West throughout September.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Kevin Sinfield announces final 7 in 7 challenge for MND</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kevin Sinfield has announced the final 7 in 7 challenge in memory of Rob Burrow and those affected by MND.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Dog fouling around primary school remains a serious concern</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I WOULD like to raise ongoing concerns about dog fouling around Eaves Lane Primary School.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Charity urges £200m fund to fix gaps in end-of-life care</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Letter warns that 22,000 people in England will die this summer without vital end of life care and urges a £200m fund so more can be supported at home.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Reader backs council ‘political assistant’ role amid debate</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Reader backs St Helens council’s new political assistant role, arguing it will support inexperienced Reform councillors and challenge ‘tick box’ culture.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Are St Helens’ free school uniform plans being dropped?</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[St Helens resident questions stalled school uniform help, scrapped Pride funding and council priorities as families face rising costs.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Reader asks about containers next to The Range in town centre</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Reader asks about the containers in St Helens town centre.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Take part in Bowel Cancer UK's Active April challenge</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Bowel Cancer UK launches ActiveApril for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, urging Brits to get active daily to reduce bowel cancer risk and save lives.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Earlestown dog owner slammed for leaving foul mess</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Dog fouling outside Crownway Community Centre and bursary in Earlstown sparks outrage as locals urge owners to clean up to protect children and public spaces.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Saints deserve credit for exceptional commentary service</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Saints RLFC BrewDog stadium praised for exceptional blind and partially sighted commentary service, enhancing rugby league accessibility for all supporters.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Vision-impaired children invited to enter creative writing competition</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) write to St Helens Star to raise awareness of a writing competition for World Book Day.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Postcode Lottery players thanked for supporting Sightsavers</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The CEO of Sightsavers writes to the St Helens Star to thank Postcode Lottery players as they raised £16.6 million since 2019 through the game.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>LETTER: Time to give Saints' stadium a nickname?</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[SO, Saints’ home is now called the BrewDog Stadium.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>LETTER: They wouldn't have trees around the Angel of the North</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[WHAT'S the story about the Dream?]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: St Helens problems are not isolated</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[DEAR editor,]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>ShelterBox Book Club supporting people across the world</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[DEAR Editor,]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Two thirds of adults have no will - don't be one of them</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25569697.letter-two-thirds-adults-no-will---dont-one/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[DEAR Editor,]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: World Mental Health Day is important in today's world</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[DEAR Editor,]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Come and join St Helens and Warrington Oddfellows</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25519183.letter-come-join-st-helens-warrington-oddfellows/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Letter to the Editor]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Open Letter: Empowering Apprenticeships in SMEs</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25521714.open-letter-calls-focus-apprenticeships-smes/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[To: Baroness Smith of Malvern]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>READER LETTER: Get rid of sickening stench of cannabis</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25517037.reader-letter-get-rid-sickening-stench-cannabis/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[INTERESTING to read some more stories in the Star about forthcoming investment in St Helens, particularly through the private sector which seems encouraged by the council's regeneration plans.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[INTERESTING to read some more stories in the Star about forthcoming investment in St Helens, particularly through the private sector which seems encouraged by the council's regeneration plans.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:55:07 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Blood cancer awareness month: What to know about the illness</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25450607.blood-cancer-awareness-month-join-conversation/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Lymphoma Action is inviting everyone to join the conversation to raise awareness about lymphoma, the UK’s most common type of blood cancer.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Lymphoma Action is inviting everyone to join the conversation to raise awareness about lymphoma, the UK’s most common type of blood cancer.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Join me in wearing pink for Breast Cancer Now in October</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25433545.letter-join-wear-pink-breast-cancer-now/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Dear Editor,]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Dear Editor,]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Pakistan floods destroy entire villages</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25409526.letter-pakistan-monsoon-season-brings-heavy-rain-storms/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Dear Editor,]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Dear Editor,]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Wildflower meadow is a colourful addition to park</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25387504.letter-praise-wildflower-meadow-queens-recreation-park/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all involved in transforming the former bowling greens into a wildflower meadow.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all involved in transforming the former bowling greens into a wildflower meadow.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Fury as Post Office removes red pillar boxes from St Helens</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25376410.letter-cast-iron-red-pillar-boxes-removed/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[The Post Office has started to remove the old cast iron red pillar boxes, especially outside of post offices in St Helens.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: Forgotten area of Green Bank looks like a dumping ground</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25298429.letter-greenbank-area-desperate-need-care/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[I had a bit of time on Sunday before the Saints game, so with it being so sunny, I thought I would take a meandering route to the Cricketers through parts of Green Bank, where my gran grew up nearly a century ago.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>READER LETTER: What a great turnout for Armed Forces Day celebrations</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25273665.reader-letter-great-turnout-armed-forces-day-celebrations/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[WHAT a great turnout in Victoria Park on Saturday for the town’s Armed Forces Day celebrations.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:04:23 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>READER COMMENT: Plenty of ordinary working people occupy HMOs</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25273640.reader-comment-plenty-ordinary-working-people-occupy-hmos/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[IN response to ‘Plans for 10-bed HMO spark objections’.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[IN response to ‘Plans for 10-bed HMO spark objections’.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:58:46 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>READER LETTER: 'Unfair' that private firm has taken over land next to station</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25251412.letter-unfair-firm-taken-land-next-st-helens-central/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[A PRIVATE company has just taken over a piece of land adjoining St Helens Central Station.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:40:42 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>READER LETTER: These events help keep proud heritage of game alive</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25251387.letter-events-help-keep-proud-heritage-rugby-league-alive/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[THERE was an excellent attendance (best-ever) of rugby league-minded folk at Saints’ Heritage Society’s Annual Programme and Memorabilia Fair, together with some of the most prominent football collectors.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:36:41 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>READER LETTER: What exactly are they teaching our next generation?</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25239035.reader-letter-exactly-teaching-next-generation/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[My granddaughter is in her final year at primary school.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[My granddaughter is in her final year at primary school.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:08:01 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>simon.mulligan@sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan</author>
        

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        <title>READER LETTER: Saddened to hear of fruit and veg shop closure</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25239030.letter-saddened-hear-fruit-veg-shop-closure/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[FOLLOWING the news the Your Choice fruit and veg store in Fingerpost is to close.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[FOLLOWING the news the Your Choice fruit and veg store in Fingerpost is to close.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:03:46 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>simon.mulligan@sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan</author>
        

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        <title>READER LETTER: There are always doubting Thomases who will condemn anything positive</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25239016.letter-always-doubting-thomases-will-condemn/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[REGARDING the development of St Helens town centre and the millions poured into it.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[REGARDING the development of St Helens town centre and the millions poured into it.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:59:20 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>simon.mulligan@sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan</author>
        

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        <title>READER COMMENT: Can all the experts say how they would regenerate town?</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25218734.comment-can-experts-say-regenerate-town/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[REGARDING the regeneration of St Helens. Can I please ask all you experts to tell me what you would do - how you would plan it? Where you would spend the money? How you would improve the town?]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[REGARDING the regeneration of St Helens. Can I please ask all you experts to tell me what you would do - how you would plan it? Where you would spend the money? How you would improve the town?]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:44:58 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>simon.mulligan@sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan</author>
        

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        <title>READER LETTER: Blue badge holders were not consulted</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25218719.reader-letter-blue-badge-holders-not-consulted/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[I AM pleased to see that disabled and neuro-diverse residents have been given priority to make sure they feel comfortable in the temporary bus station.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:40:11 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>READER LETTER: Barrier jumpers at Taylor Park are lazy</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25202206.reader-letter-barrier-jumpers-taylor-park-lazy/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[IT’S frustrating that a section of the pathway surrounding Taylor Park in St Helens has been closed since the wall collapse, although a slight detour means dog walkers and joggers can easily complete a circle of the route.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[IT’S frustrating that a section of the pathway surrounding Taylor Park in St Helens has been closed since the wall collapse, although a slight detour means dog walkers and joggers can easily complete a circle of the route.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 10:13:57 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>READER LETTER: Thank you to pair from Stone Tyres who came to elderly friend's aid</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25182120.letter-thank-stone-tyres-pair-coming-friends-aid/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[ON Sunday, April 25, my elderly lady friend Dorothy was returning home from delivering a birthday card to her son-in-law in Huyton.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:56:05 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>simon.mulligan@sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan</author>
        

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        <title>READER LETTER: Bring back the park rangers</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25182085.reader-letter-bring-back-park-rangers/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[I’VE just seen the story about the swan eggs and think it is absolutely disgusting!]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[I’VE just seen the story about the swan eggs and think it is absolutely disgusting!]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:47:54 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>simon.mulligan@sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan</author>
        

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        <title>Letter: If we don't support our local restaurants, we will lose them</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25154544.letter-please-get-support-local-restaurants/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[I am writing to express support for our local restaurants and urge others to do so.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[I am writing to express support for our local restaurants and urge others to do so.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Letter: 80 years on from VE Day, we must remember to support our veterans</title>
        <link>https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/yoursay/letters/25131975.letter-raf-benevolent-fund-ve-day-anniversary/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Dear Editor, As the nation prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 8 May, it is right that we pause to recognise the remarkable bravery, dedication, and commitment of the Second World War generation.]]></description>
        <media:description><![CDATA[Dear Editor, As the nation prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day on 8 May, it is right that we pause to recognise the remarkable bravery, dedication, and commitment of the Second World War generation.]]></media:description>

    
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Dear Editor, As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE-Day, it is fitting to reflect on the extraordinary contributions and sacrifices made by St John Ambulance volunteers during World War Two.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[RESPONDING to news that the council has applied for permission to demolish Parr Baths, which has been closed for several years.]]></description>
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