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Ambition for community bookshop to be launched in town centre

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Michaela's find in the back garden

Passengers evacuated from plane at Liverpool John Lennon Airport over 'suspicious item'

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Reminisce Festival praised for 'noticeable difference' in safety arrangements

Village Hotel in Whiston unveils Pub and Grill following £250,000 investment

Works completed on Haydock Green development

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Way council spends developer contributions needs to be 'more explicit' in future

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COMPETITION TIME: Win a family ticket to watch Marvel Live

Plans submitted to demolish apartment blocks and create new homes

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UFO experts say more should be done to uncover 'truth' over airport near misses

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Boy whose mum nearly died a month ago had bike stolen on his 11th birthday

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Coroner rules 'accidental death' after motorcyclist died after crashing into a wall during driving test

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Three vehicle crash on Hard Lane

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Police tackle knife crime with operation in town centre

St Helens Council approves £3m to modernise vehicle fleet

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Two arrests over theft of lawnmowers from junior football club

Police officers come to aid of woman after concerns for her safety

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St Helens Council to spend up to £1.5m on IT 'refresh'

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Motorists warned of upcoming overnight road closures

Tougher action against fly-tippers and dog foulers

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Cheese advent calendar will return to supermarkets this November

Love Island 2020 auditions have started - here's how to apply

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St Helens as 'prepared as it possibly can be' for no-deal Brexit

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180,000 people could be stranded abroad if Thomas Cook goes bust

Man, 18, stabbed in head and back in 'targeted attack'

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St Helens Council chief executive Mike Palin to step down

St Helens Council's cabinet approve £6m redevelopment of Ashurst Primary School

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Large knife found in wooded area as part of Operation Sceptre

Hospital workers to take three more days of strike action in ongoing dispute

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Dancer Robin Windsor to replace Strictly's Kelvin Fletcher in St Helens pantomime Aladdin

Army of litter pickers praised for collecting more than 300 bags of rubbish

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CCTV appeal after bike snatched outside Sports Direct

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Second World War soldier who died in Holland is honoured with honourary citizenship

'You wouldn’t believe how many times it happens' - what gas engineer finds at potential leaks

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Cocaine dealing suspect arrested after stop and search

Shop assistant describes moments robbers yelled: 'Give us the money or we'll stab you'

Developer unveils images of new town centre apartments - and vows to continue investment

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'I wasn’t coping at all and I suppose you could say I had a massive breakdown'

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Man who admitted to sexual activity with girl jailed

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Two masked armed robbers threatened shop staff with a knife and hammer

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Jonny Lomax named Saints' Player of the Year on three counts

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WIN: Prize of SIX hospitality places for Saints semi-final

Motorists warned of emergency closure of East Lancs Road for repairs

Former Argos store to become home for pop-up arts festival

Groom Jack flew back home on Lancaster bomber to get married 65 years ago today

Residential home delighted by glowing report from watchdog

KFC wants to open new branches in St Helens and Prescot

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Police appeal to trace missing boy last seen at St Helens Retail Park

Car crash on St Helens Linkway

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Girl, 13, treated for minor injuries after being hit by car

Arrest after brick thrown through car window on hotel car park

Orchestra will continue legacy of founder Alan who died earlier this year

REGIONAL NEWS

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after woman shot in back twice in Wigan

IT firm which provides tech for Disney has won top award for caring for its staff

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REGIONAL NEWS: Poorer communities badly hit by move to fee-charging ATMs, says Which?

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Ofsted to inspect children's services in St Helens next week

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Postcode Lottery players to share £3 million prize for third time

Robber left staff at Betfred and off-licence terrified

Wanted man returned to prison after arrest at Whiston Hospital

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Driver aged in his 90s injured after car hits wall

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GALLERY: Colour run was a rainbow of fun

Labour deselects former deputy leader of St Helens Council

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Emergency services called to two-car crash

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Ex-Liverpool footballer sentenced after driving while disqualified on St Helens Linkway

Workers at skip hire firm which created 'mountains of waste' avoid jail

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Man who suffered cardiac arrest is reunited with the medical staff who saved his life

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Power cut hits homes

Water leak fixed after homes' supply hit

Delays on M6 back to Haydock after three-vehicle crash

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Appeal after Yucca plants of 'sentimental value' taken from front garden

Boccia player Caroline thrilled at Great Britain selection

Tiny dog fought for his life after eating cannabis cake hidden in Sherdley Park bushes

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Sport

Saints will play Wigan in the Super League semi-final

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Saints play Wigan in tonight's Academy Grand Final

Saints lose Academy Grand Final at Wigan

FLASHBACK: The cutting behind Saints' Knowsley Road home

Fans Forum will aid of Saints Academy Tour

Saints to host heritage open day

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Sport

No quitter Danny Richardson vows to put 'awful' 2019 behind him

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Been away from Old Trafford too long, says Saints prop Luke Thompson

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Scully backs Saints - Don't believe the doubters

Storks go through

One Saints player on Man of Steel shortlist of five

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Holbrook Q&A: 16 clear, Lomax and Makinson, Hull debrief, rising for play-offs,

Jonny Lomax named Saints' Player of the Year on three counts

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WIN: Prize of SIX hospitality places for Saints semi-final

Laners start season with a sparkling win

James Roby update ahead of the play-offs

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Five Saints but some shock omissions in Super League's Dream team

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Praise for Saints record breakers, Tommy's treble and defence after Saints beat Hull FC

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Who Saints must play and beat to get to Old Trafford

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FINAL SCORE: Hull FC 6 St Helens 22

Justin Holbrook shortlisted for coach of the year

Saints forward Emily Rudge on shortlist for Woman of Steel

Scully's column: What a finale for Super League

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National sport

Georgia forwards coach Graham Rowntree is ‘technically one of the best’

Aaron Smith believes win over South Africa reasserts All Blacks’ supremacy

Cheslin Kolbe confirms he avoided injury in South Africa’s loss to New Zealand

Moeen: Parnell almost resigned to losing as Essex clinched Vitality Blast crown

Lukaku hails coach Conte after Inter Milan maintain 100% start

Defeated Barcelona have tough year ahead – Luis Suarez

Essex have a Blast with thrilling final win over Worcestershire

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Letters

We were very impressed by Woolf's conduct

Cameron did the opposite of his pledge

Leave campaign was very clear on immigration

Gamble Building gives me pride

Appalled by mum who blew smoke into baby's face

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Coffey Time

Exploring Sutton’s rich history

A look back through the history of our town centre

A look into the history of Windle

A look into the history of Parr Hall

Let's celebrate our town's women

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National news

What the papers say – September 22

Harry’s bond with Africa – Spice Girls, life as a ranger and camping with Meghan

Harry and Meghan take baby Archie on first royal tour

Harry ‘proud’ to continue Diana’s landmine campaigning legacy during Africa trip

Holidaymakers held in Tunisia hotel over Thomas Cook crisis

Jeremy Corbyn calls for two deputy leaders after bid to oust Tom Watson

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Cambridge again tops university rankings – but is bottom for social inclusion

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