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Amelia triumphs in revived children's show Crackerjack!

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HGV driver arrested after man dies and woman is seriously hurt in East Lancs crash

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St Helens Council may consult with families over SEND post-16 transport fees

Student wins competition to get film review published in movie magazine Empire

Appeal to find woman who helped at scene of tragedy in which two friends died

Extensive cordons in place after boy, 17, shot in stomach

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Teenager shot in Prescot

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St Helens Council in formal intervention with DfE over 'inadequate' children's services

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WATCH: How this mum transformed her son's room into fire station for less than £100

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Latest unemployment figures for St Helens released

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Brothers jailed for burglary where 88-year-old woman had car keys, handbag and bank cards stolen

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Ambitious proposals for new railway station at Carr Mill

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Man charged after 'threats to petrol bomb arcade'

Max's delight at kicking off at Saints

Aldi staff are getting a pay rise...and they will be the UK's highest paid supermarket employees

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Nursery owner fined after wall knocked down in front of Grade II listed building

Updated

13-year-old boy rushed to hospital after being hit by car near M62 junction

More than 2,000 expected to hit streets for 10th GPW Recruitment St Helens 10k

Friends unite to shave heads in memory of friend who died by suicide

Terrorists to take lie detector tests under new plans

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Man in his 50s fighting for life after suffering gunshot wound

Kristian Woolf's match reaction and injury update after Saints win over London

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Central library switch to World of Glass moves a step closer

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Burglars grab cash and stock after forcing entry to Indian restaurant

Revealed: The cheapest supermarket in the UK last year (you might be surprised)

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15 Haydock residents walk away with £1,000 each on Postcode Lottery

11-year-old Alisha scoops prizes after library competition win

Cricket club 'overwhelmed' by public support following vandalism

Every school and college can get FREE period products from today

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Update on teenager arrested in connection with attacks on dog walkers

Fancy a £53,000 train driver job? Northern are looking for applicants

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Highway improvement works to begin early next month

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WATCH: CCTV shows masked burglars trash takeaway before making off with cash

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HS2 cost could 'rise to £106 billion'

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Plans for car wash at supermarket car park withdrawn

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Updated

Long delays on M6 following two crashes

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What is Blue Monday (and does it really exist)?

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LIVE: Saints 36 London Broncos 6

The Oddfellows' donation to Blood Bikes

Have you got the best cat in the country? Nominations are now open for Cat Awards

Tennis club seeks upgrade

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OPINION: Long-term NHS pressures are not going to go away

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LOOKING BACK: Can you identify anyone here?

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Tributes to farmer and 'amazing character' Johnny Ball

Strictly dancing fun at St Helens Theatre Royal in 2020, with three shows with the pros

Former teacher fights back tears telling heartbreaking story during town hall debate

Former Saint Tony Atherton is an inspiration to all

Ground works in progress on St Helens' new fire service 'super station'

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK: Fantastic shot of the Nine Arches

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LOOKING BACK: When was this North Road snap taken?

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St Helens Council agree to launch awareness campaign over use of fireworks

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Man fined for stealing Christmas tree from Tesco

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Book on Rainford's history could help buy new venue for heritage society

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Drink driver banned after driving away from scene of car park crash

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'Playing football with parcels' - leaked photos at Hermes depot shows what really goes on

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Teenager arrested in connection with attacks on dog walkers in Eccleston

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A pint while waiting for the train? Royal Alfred installs real-time platform information

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Saints issue parking warning to fans ahead of Sunday's game

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Sia Soliola's message of support for teammate on Mose Masoe's Just Giving page

Saints' Jodie Cunningham pinching herself after day at Buckingham Palace with the Duke of Sussex

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Two-day dispersal order issued as police crack down on anti-social behaviour

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Man jailed for distraction burglaries on elderly people, including 95-year-old Second World War veteran

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Birchley Street car park to become pay and display from Tuesday

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Council announces funeral details

'You left your Maccies behind' – car thieves' slip hands police big clue

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Asda launches first 'sustainability store' with refill stations and naked florist

Man released under investigation after police officer dislocates shoulder in struggle

Man charged in connection with incident in which vehicle allegedly driven at pedestrians

Funeral of granddad who died alongside friend in pre-Christmas crash takes place

Wanted man's taunting Facebook post to police backfires

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Sport

Rugby league changes: Play the balls, shot clock and automatic sin-bins for striking

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Picture Puzzle: Who are St Bernard's Saints sidekicks?

Smith’s Premier schedule revealed

Max's delight at kicking off at Saints

Mose Masoe: I am going to attack this with a positive attitude and a smile on my face

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Sport

Lachlan Coote has sights on Scotland World Cup place

Ward and Woolf united in praise for Londoner Louie

Kristian Woolf's match reaction and injury update after Saints win over London

PICTURE GALLERY

Talking points: Take a bow Louie, London's calling, Lees return, Amazing Grace and a bright future

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Answers to the first six Saints picture puzzles

PICTURE PUZZLE: This time 10 years ago snow covered Knowsley Road

LIVE: Saints 36 London Broncos 6

Game day: Kristian Woolf to get a good look at Saints in today's LMS testimonial game

PICTURE PUZZLE: Remember this crucial Saints touchdown?

Former Saint Tony Atherton is an inspiration to all

PICTURE PUZZLER: Who are Saints playing against here?

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Matty Lees returns to Saints for LMS testimonial game

Saints issue parking warning to fans ahead of Sunday's game

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Sia Soliola's message of support for teammate on Mose Masoe's Just Giving page

Saints' Jodie Cunningham pinching herself after day at Buckingham Palace with the Duke of Sussex

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Ex-Wigan skipper Gemma Walsh thrilled to team up with her wife Emily Rudge at Saints

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National sport

Gauff insists she will be aggressive against defending champion Osaka

Watson prevails in windy Melbourne but Evans falls to ‘awkward’ Nishioka

Kawhi Leonard leads Los Angeles Clippers to victory at Dallas Mavericks

Football rumours from the media

Lampard insists Chelsea have options if Abraham is ruled out

Sheffield boss throws support behind Dean Henderson for England squad

We missed Laporte a lot – Pep Guardiola welcomes return of key Man City defender

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Letters

People need to stop going to A&E for every minor problem

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You all deserve so much credit

We should provide our children with better facilities

Why do people think they can throw litter anywhere?

Advanced Driver course made me better and safer on road

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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

Travellers from coronavirus-hit region of China to be separated on arrival

Little change to children’s job aspirations, report finds

Plea for funding to help residents at risk of losing homes to coastal erosion

Charles to launch sustainable markets project in visit to World Economic Forum

Cases of new viral respiratory illness rise sharply in China

WHO to declare Public Health Emergency due to coronavirus in China

Suspect held over gun murder of Swedish man in London on Christmas Eve

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