Archive - Thursday, 28 May 2020

Here's how many council staff have had to take time off work due to coronavirus
HUNDREDS of local government staff have had to take time off work due to the coronavirus pandemic, St Helens Council has revealed. Since the start of the outbreak, 24 people who work for the council – out of a workforce of 6,045 – have been diagnosed…
Premier League football sets restart date - this is the plan
PREMIER League football is set to return behind closed doors on June 17 after a two-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic. Aston Villa will play Sheffield United on that date, a Wednesday, while Manchester City take on Arsenal, the league…
QUIZ: The Saints player's jersey still stained from 1957 World Cup
In conjunction with Saints’ Heritage Society WELCOME to the first article in our new 'Shirt Tales' quiz feature. This is a Great Britain World Cup jersey from the 1957 competition in Australia. It still has ‘match-worn’ evidence on…
Cannabis farm discovered after police officer 'smelt drug' on patrol
A CANNABIS farm was discovered at a house after a police officer smelled the drug while on patrol. The officer, who was on patrol on the evening of Saturday, May 23 traced the smell to a nearby property. A large quantity of cannabis plants…
This is when Cineworld St Helens is planning to reopen
CINEWORLD hopes to start showing films in all its cinemas in July, as Britain slowly comes out of lockdown. Bosses said that its cinemas up and down the country would open when restrictions are lifted. St Helens cinema in Chalon Way has been…
Coronavirus: Three more people die at St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust
THREE more people have died at St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust after contracting coronavirus. The latest NHS figures show that two people died on Tuesday, May 26 and another died on Wednesday, May 27. Since the outbreak…
How wonderful
IN response to the letter about the couple who are tidying up Carr Mill Dam. How wonderful of them! Thank goodness for stories like this to keep our spirits up when there are so many depressing things happening! Thank you for a positive…
We need common sense on social distancing
WHEN it comes to social distancing, some people lack common sense – that’s the problem. My partner, myself and our two daughters went to Taylor Park because we live round the corner. It was quite crowded due to the good weather, people…
Concerned about standards of some cyclists
IT’S been good to see so many people out exercising during the lockdown – whether it be walking, jogging or cycling. I am concerned about some of the standards of some of the cycling I’ve seen though. When out driving I’ve seen some people…
What about toilets?
IT’S all well and good the shops reopening, but if people aren’t going to be able to use the toilets it’s a problem. It’s going to put off a lot of people from going out anyway, especially those with medical needs. Phil, via Facebook…
Well done to business for helping vulnerable adult
MY heartfelt applause to Ravenhead Restaurant Linen Services. A vulnerable adult without any means of washing her own clothes – due to business closure – was having to buy clean clothes as a means of getting by. This local business stepped…
So impressed by park user collecting rubbish with bin bags
I STOPPED and spoke to a lady called Polly in Taylor Park the other morning whilst out exercising our dogs (social distancing respected of course) as I was so impressed with her. She was collecting lots of rubbish using bin bags, a litter picker…
What is NHS Test and Trace and how does it work?
People across England with coronavirus will have their contacts traced from today (Thursday) in a bid to control the spread of Covid-19 and help ease lockdown restrictions. NHS Test and Trace has launched in England with the help of 25,000 contact…
No new cases of coronavirus in latest St Helens figures
NO new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in St Helens, the latest official figures show. Public Health England figures show that 752 people had been confirmed as testing positive for COVID-19 by 9am Wednesday morning (May 27) in St Helens…
Primrose Rimmer
PRIMROSE RIMMER Primrose sadly passed away in hospital on the 18th May 2020 aged 96 of James Grove, St Helens. Loving Mum to Susan and Jane. Nan to Dean, Daniel, Catherine and Michelle. Great Nan to Ellie, Callum and Noel. Auntie to June & Stuart, Les
GLADYS CORNS
GLADYS CORNS Formerly of "Baby World" St. Helens We are sad to announce that Gladys passed away peacefully at St. Catherine's Nursing home, Letchworth, on 28/04/20 She will be gravely missed by all her family and friends Donations if desired are invited
Alice Harvey
ALICE MONICA HARVEY Passed away peacefully in her own home in Birchley, Bilinge on the 12th May. Aged 100 years. Devoted wife to Tom (deceased may 2004). Loving mother to Monica, Paul and Mark. Cherished grandma to her seven grandchildren. Alice was a
Linda Margaret Carey
LINDA MARGARET CAREY Peacefully in hospital on 17th May 2020 with her loving husband by her side. Beloved wife to John. A much loved Mum to Stephen and David. A much cherished Nanny to all her grandchildren. Linda will be sadly missed by all her relatives
LEO JOHN WESTHEAD
LEO JOHN WESTHEAD It is with great sadness that the family of Leo John Westhead, aged 89 years, formally of Tickle Avenue, announce his peaceful passing on the 15th May 2020. Leo will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered. Leo was a loving husband…
Paul Cooney
PAUL COONEY Sadly in Willowbrook Hospice on 15th May 2020, Paul aged 54 years. Beloved husband of Debbie, loving dad to Craig. Paul was much loved and will be sadly missed by all his close friends and family. A Funeral service will be held at St Helens
Veronica Purnell
VERONICA PURNELL nee Fairclough Peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday 13th May. Will be sadly missed by all especially by husband Ronald (Wally), daughters Karen and Hayley, her sister Pat, brother Eric and all her grandchildren and family who she
Kenneth Rimmer
KENNETH (Ken) RIMMER Passed away peacefully aged 80, on 20th May at Whiston Hospital. Ken will be forever loved and missed by Wife Angela June, beloved Dad of Keith and Father in Law of Nikki. Much loved Grandad of Kirstie and Callum. Loving Great Grandad
Austin Webster
AUSTIN WEBSTER Austin passed away peacefully on 15th May at Belong care home aged 92 years. A dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy and a loving dad to Andrew, Rose and Celia, Also, a dear father-in-law, grandad and great-grandad. Due to the current
Gerald Case
GERALD CASE Aged 98, formerly of 80 Millbrook Lane, Eccleston and latterly of Colliers Croft Carehome, passed away peacefully in Whiston Hospital on 25th May 2020. He will be greatly missed by his son Stephen, daughter Susan and grandson Bob. Now together
HENRY HALL
HENRY HALL The family of the late Henry would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their sympathy cards and kind words of condolence at this very sad time. Special thanks to Dr Topping and staff at Hollybank Surgery, to Ward 3C at Whiston
Michael Ryan
MICHAEL RYAN 28-05-2018 In loving memory of a dear dad and grandad. Greatly missed by his children Linda, Maureen, John, Kevan, Michael, their partners and his grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts.
Dave Cottington
DAVE COTTINGTON Sadly passed away on the 14th May 2020. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Rose, children Sharon, David & Gemma, Grandchildren Dan, Becky & Lucy, and brother in law Derek. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held
Elizabeth Farrell
ELIZABETH JOAN FARRELL (Known as Joan) Passed away peacefully on 19th May 2020, surrounded by her family. An adored wife to Tommy, devoted mum to Lesley and mother in law to Kevin, treasured grandma to Alex and grandma in law to Ry. A wonderful lady loved…
Hilary Gornall
HILARY GORNALL (Hil) Aged 67 years, passed away too soon but peacefully on the 17th May, in the arms of her loving soulmate Dave. Hilary will be very sadly missed by beloved husband Dave, daughters, sons, brothers, sisters, grandchildren and many, many
George Albert Kelly
GEORGE ALBERT KELLY Sadly on 17th May, 2020 in Whiston Hospital, George aged 86 years, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, devoted dad of Ann, Peter and Susan, much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. George was very much loved and will be deeply
Marian Bradshaw
MARIAN BRADSHAW (Nee HAMER) Passed away suddenly at home on the 5th May 2020 aged 73 years, Beloved wife to Tommy Loving mum to Arthur, Philip and Gordon (deceased) Dearest Mother-in-Law of Julie and Paula, Sister-in -Law to Elsie and Barry, Loving aunty…
Vivien Eccleston
VIVIEN ECCLESTON (VIV) Nee Nevitt Passed away peacefully with her family around her on 14th May, 2020 aged 72 years. Much loved and sadly missed by devoted husband Tom, her children Nicola and Sarah, son in laws Dale and Danny and granchildren Kirsty,
St Helens' Wetherspoons pubs reopening plans ready for official government go-ahead
JD Wetherspoon pubs in St Helens have been drawing up plans to ensure staff and customers will be safe when the establishments reopen. The company, which has three pubs in the borough, The Glass House on Market Street and The Running Horses on…
Appeal for videos for film of life during coronavirus crisis
THE North West Film Archive are appealing for the public’s help to gather video footage of life in the North West during the coronavirus pandemic. The #lockdownlife appeal aims to find a wide range of footage taken during the lockdown to paint a…
11-year-old who suffered brain haemorrhage auctioning off his artworks to thank children rehabilitation charity
AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy who suffered a brain haemorrhage, leaving him having to learn to walk and talk again, is painting rainbows to be auctioned off for a charity that helped with his rehabilitation. Joey Tildesley-Devine walked into Queen's Park Primary…

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