Archive - Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Off the Ball: Rugby league needs a lesson in building big events
SUPER League’s Magic weekend heading to Liverpool’s iconic Anfield stadium this weekend has created a buzz among the players — but sadly, that has not translated to a wide layer of supporters.
Fisherman accused of killing friend calls attack 'worst thing I have done in my life'
A MAN accused of murdering his best friend during a fishing trip wept as he described the attack as “the worst thing I have done in my life.”
Naiqama and Roby will return for Saints' Anfield trip
LEAGUE leading Saints will welcome back James Roby and Kevin Naiqama for Sunday’s clash with Castleford Tigers at Magic (6pm).
Councillor says motion 'looks like it was written by 5-year-old' in testy annual meeting
COUNCILLORS in Knowsley traded blows in a testy meeting today that laid bare the divisions between the council’s parties.
Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds to be banned from next year
PLASTIC straws, stirrers and cotton buds are to be banned in England from next year to tackle pollution and protect the environment.
Saints' new disability team is the only one in the country for five to 14-year-olds
MEET the country’s only junior rugby league team for people with learning and physical disabilities - which has a home at Saints.
Steve Prescott Bridge to be lit up orange tonight to commemorate second anniversary of Manchester Arena attack
THE Steve Prescott Bridge will be lit up orange this evening to commemorate the second anniversary of the Manchester attack.
Police explain presence at park
POLICE have said they attended a park in Newton-le-Willows to allegations of a man in possession of a knife.
Diabetic mum-of-two says sufferers need more support so the condition doesn't affect their mental health
A MUM-of-two with Type one diabetes says sufferers should receive emotional and psychological support, following new research showing it can affect their mental health.
Woman taken to hospital after 'car hits tree'
EMERGENCY services were called after a car crashed into a tree on Tuesday evening (May 21).
Delays up to Newton-le-Willows after M6 crash
THERE is heavy traffic on the motorway this morning with delays up to Newton-le-Willows after a crash.
Councillors' 'disgust' at flurry of village break-ins and thefts
COUNCILLORS have expressed disgust after a flurry of thefts and break-ins in a village and say residents are on "hyper alert".
Plans submitted to bulldoze fire-ravaged Green Dragon building
A PLANNING application has been drawn up seeking permission to bulldoze a former pub which was ravaged by a fire last month.
Rubbish fire at playing fields
ONE crew has been called to a rubbish fire next to the playing field in Rainford.

21st May 2019

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Off the Ball: Rugby league needs a lesson in building big events

Fisherman accused of killing friend calls attack 'worst thing I have done in my life'

Naiqama and Roby will return for Saints' Anfield trip

Councillor says motion 'looks like it was written by 5-year-old' in testy annual meeting

Plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds to be banned from next year

Saints' new disability team is the only one in the country for five to 14-year-olds

Steve Prescott Bridge to be lit up orange tonight to commemorate second anniversary of Manchester Arena attack

Police explain presence at park

Diabetic mum-of-two says sufferers need more support so the condition doesn't affect their mental health

Woman taken to hospital after 'car hits tree'

Delays up to Newton-le-Willows after M6 crash

Councillors' 'disgust' at flurry of village break-ins and thefts

Plans submitted to bulldoze fire-ravaged Green Dragon building

Rubbish fire at playing fields