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Plans for the store have been approved

Plans for the store have been approved

Planning and development

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Controversial plans for convenience store secure planning green light

Captain Matt Greenhalgh and senior first officer Jamie Fernandes

Captain Matt Greenhalgh and senior first officer Jamie Fernandes

Heartbroken families pay tribute to adored pilots who died in horror crash on M62

Matty Lees charges in

Matty Lees charges in

How Saints prop Matty Lees has recovered from worst possible start to 2024

Man accused of murder of Rikki Berry enters St Helens address in court

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14-year-old girl missing from home in St Helens

Christine Potts needed hospital treatment after the attack

Christine Potts needed hospital treatment after the attack

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Woman feels unable to take dogs out for walk after brutal XL bully attack

The crime scene on Monday

The crime scene on Monday

Second arrest as shooting investigation gathers pace

The collision took place on Thursday morning

The collision took place on Thursday morning

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Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car near roundabout

Mayor Jeannette Banks came to celebrate Diane's (left) retirement

Mayor Jeannette Banks came to celebrate Diane's (left) retirement

Caretaker of 41 years retires from 'wonderful' school that 'feels like a second home'

Christine Potts (left) was among the women injured in the attacks

Christine Potts (left) was among the women injured in the attacks

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Irresponsible 'drunk' sentenced over vicious XL Bully attacks at park

20 containers are now on site ready for the completion of phase one

20 containers are now on site ready for the completion of phase one

Planning and development

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Operator at delayed 'box park' issue statement and say 'businesses showing interest'

An image of the former salon was included in the report

An image of the former salon was included in the report

Local government

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Green light for beauty salon to become HMO - despite objections

Christine Rigby

Christine Rigby

Missing woman found safe after police appeal to trace her

News

St Helens Young Carers

St Helens Young Carers

St Helens Young Carers Centre receives charitable donation

Park Farm Community Centre

Park Farm Community Centre

Community Noticeboard

Community events coming up in St Helens

Man charged with the murder of Rikki Berry as detectives make arrests in Shropshire

Lisa, in the middle, will be hosting the event alongside trainers Josh and Hannah

Lisa, in the middle, will be hosting the event alongside trainers Josh and Hannah

Cancer battler and crossfit family to take on challenge for Lilac Centre

Stock image of armed police

Stock image of armed police

Trial date set for man charged after armed police called to incident in street

The shooting happened in West Lancashire

The shooting happened in West Lancashire

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting in Scarisbrick

Best for Beauty 2024: Who does the best glow up in St Helens?

Best for Beauty 2024: Who does the best glow up in St Helens?

Best for Beauty 2024: Who does the best glow up in St Helens?

We've looked at some of the most common mistakes

We've looked at some of the most common mistakes

Common flight booking mistakes that could end up costing you £115 or more

The scene in Boxwood Gardens on Tuesday

The scene in Boxwood Gardens on Tuesday

Police give update after man's arrest on suspicion of attempted murder

St Helens most and least expensive streets revealed

St Helens most and least expensive streets revealed

St Helens most and least expensive streets revealed

Haydock based Vimto maker announces higher than expected profits

Haydock based Vimto maker announces higher than expected profits

Haydock based Vimto maker announces positive news

Donors desperately needed after blood shortage

The incident occurred at Terminal Two at Manchester Airport

The incident occurred at Terminal Two at Manchester Airport

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GMP suspend officer after man is kicked in the head at Manchester Airport

Class of 2024: Your child's first and last day at school photos

Class of 2024: Your child's first and last day at school photos

Class of 2024: Your child's first and last day at school photos

St Helens Star readers choose their top ten places that are perfect for pets

St Helens Star readers choose their top ten places that are perfect for pets

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St Helens Star readers choose their top ten places that are perfect for pets

The Courtyard team and some of the new tapas options

The Courtyard team and some of the new tapas options

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Cafe caves in to popular demand and extends hours with tasty tapas service

Cineworld is set to announce the closure of around 25 sites on Friday, July 26 according to reports

Cineworld is set to announce the closure of around 25 sites on Friday, July 26 according to reports

Cineworld set to 'reveal cinema site closures and hundreds of job losses' - reports

The crime scene in Boxwood Gardens on Wednesday

The crime scene in Boxwood Gardens on Wednesday

Police make 'attempted murder' arrest after late-night shooting

Christine Rigby

Christine Rigby

Police appeal for help to find missing woman

The application was sent to council planners

The application was sent to council planners

House in multiple occupation (HMO)

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Plans drawn up for 5-bed HMO at first floor property

Your special thank you messages for the best teachers in St Helens

Your special thank you messages for the best teachers in St Helens

Your special thank you messages for the best teachers in St Helens

Your special thank you messages for the best teachers in St Helens

Your special thank you messages for the best teachers in St Helens

Your special thank you messages for the best teachers in St Helens

The van is reported to have mounted the Linkway reservation and come to a stop at Sherdley Road

The van is reported to have mounted the Linkway reservation and come to a stop at Sherdley Road

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Driver dies after 'suffering a medical episode' along St Helens Linkway

MPs Marie Rimmer and David Baines voted with Keir Starmer's government

MPs Marie Rimmer and David Baines voted with Keir Starmer's government

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St Helens MPs join Government in voting against axing two-child benefit cap

Sport Latest

Wellens: We lost all control of the game from the Mark Percival sin-binning

Four new injuries add to Saints' night of woe at Leigh Leopards

Wellens explains why Saints could not go into loan market for players

Saints face a Leigh side battling to keep its season alive

Tributes paid to Sky Sports rugby league commentator Bill Arthur

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Why did three sports clubs come together for photocall?

Sport

Jonny Lomax - weighs up another bad loss

Wellens: We lost all control of the game from the Mark Percival sin-binning

Jack Welsby injured after two minutes

Jack Welsby injured after two minutes

Four new injuries add to Saints' night of woe at Leigh Leopards

Flare up at Leigh

Flare up at Leigh

LIVE UPDATES: Leigh Leopards 46 Saints 4, Super League Round 19.

Matty Lees charges in

Matty Lees charges in

How Saints prop Matty Lees has recovered from worst possible start to 2024

Jonny Vaughan - grabbed an opportunity

Jonny Vaughan - grabbed an opportunity

Wellens explains why Saints could not go into loan market for players

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National Sport

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

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Paris welcomes Olympics Games with groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine

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Letters

The recent IT outage caused disruption

READER LETTER: What happens to our lives if there is an intentional attack?

St Helens bus station

St Helens bus station

READER LETTER: Will we get these new buses?

Spaces for blue badge holders have been moved

Spaces for blue badge holders have been moved

READER LETTER: Removal of blue badge spaces is targeting disabled

David Baines with his wife Helen after learning of the election victory

David Baines with his wife Helen after learning of the election victory

National government

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David Baines MP: 'I would like to thank all those who voted for me'

Letter: Is Saints’ matchday experience is becoming stale?

Letter: Is Saints’ matchday experience is becoming stale?

Letter: Is Saints’ matchday experience is becoming stale?

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Nostalgia

NOSTALGIA

A bird's eye view of the Chalon Court hotel back in the 1990s (St Helens Star archive)

A 1990s picture of the Chalon Court Hotel and the Hotties from above

Saints B after winning the St Helens Cup

Saints B after winning the St Helens Cup

QUIZ: Skipper of Saints B from a famous sporting family?

Happy days and ice lollies at Grange Park school in the late 50s

Happy days and ice lollies at Grange Park school in the late 50s

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Happy days and ice lollies at Grange Park school in the late 50s

Rivington Road school featuring future Saints Eddie Cunningham and David Hull

Rivington Road school featuring future Saints Eddie Cunningham and David Hull

Eddie Cunningham from Rivington Road to Wigan via Recs

St Helens Ladies Cricketers

St Helens Ladies Cricketers

Spot any relatives on these remarkable St Helens cricket photos?

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What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – July 27

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion (Ian West/PA)

Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

EuroMillions tickets (Victoria Jones/PA)

UK ticket-holder wins £24 million EuroMillions jackpot

The Park Fire burns along Highway 32 in the Forest Ranch community of Butte County, California (Noah Berger/AP)

The Park Fire burns along Highway 32 in the Forest Ranch community of Butte County, California (Noah Berger/AP)

Man arrested over California fire sparked by burning car pushed into gully

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