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Fire breaks out across two houses - people urged to avoid area
FIRE crews have been called to a blaze involving two houses. The incident happened on Elmfield Close, Thatto Heath this evening. Merseyside Fire and Rescue service say crews were alerted at 4.50pm and on scene eight minutes later, with four
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Bus route changed over low-hanging vegetation safety concerns
BUS passengers travelling between Rainhill and Omega Business Park have seen a change to their bus route after concerns were raised about low-hanging vegetation. A minor amendment to the 922 service came into force on November 1, with buses now
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3,000 knitted poppies form River of Remembrance at St Helens church
A PARISH group has crafted a 'River of Remembrance' with approximately 3,000 knitted and crocheted poppies. The display, by the Knitters and Stitchers group at Our Lady's Help of Christians in Portico, can be seen in the church garden until November
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Burnt-out children's swing among damage caused by fires at St Helens parks
ST HELENS Council has issued a warning after multiple fires and incidents of anti-social behaviour left damage across parks and green spaces in the borough. The authority said its teams had been dealing with several incidents over the last few
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'I wish he could have seen her' – girl's moving tribute to WW2 veteran great-grandad
THREE young dancers from St Helens are honouring family members who served in the Second World War through a moving Remembrance ballet. Harriet Gould, 13, Olivia Miao, 15, and Sienna Delaney, 15, are among 42 performers who have created a special
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St Helens business fined £80,000 after worker loses fingers in machinery accident
A ST HELENS manufacturer has been fined £80,000 after a worker lost two fingers and suffered partial amputations to two others when her hand became trapped in machinery. The woman, who had worked as a machine operator for 11 years, was cleaning
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Menswear shop to close premises and move business online
AN independent menswear shop on Newton-le-Willows High Street has announced it will close its physical premises and move its business exclusively online. Sixty High Street, which opened on the High Street in August 2025, revealed the news in a
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St Helens bucks Merseyside trend with no 'deliberate fires' on Bonfire Night
ST HELENS recorded a reduction in deliberately set fires on Bonfire Night this year, bucking the trend seen across much of Merseyside, new figures show. Data released by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) revealed the borough was one of
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Motorcyclist mounted pavements, ran red lights and sped past hospital A&E department
A MAN has been arrested after a high-speed police chase in Merseyside. The pursuit took place on Thursday, October 29, when officers on patrol on Rice Lane, Liverpool spotted a motorcyclist weaving dangerously through traffic around 7.20pm.
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Dozens of St Helens groups prepare for nationwide event this month
A LOCAL MP is encouraging people to get involved in a nationwide programme. Marie Rimmer, Member of Parliament for St Helens South and Whiston, has called on schools, community groups and residents to take part in UK Parliament Week, which runs
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Huge fire involving multiple vehicles spreads to unit on industrial estate
CREWS rushed to a fire involving multiple vehicles which had spread to a unit on an industrial estate. Firefighters were called to an incident at Sankey Valley Industrial Estate in Newton-le-Willows at around 11.45pm last night, Thursday. They
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Shopkeeping couple win national recognition at retail awards.
A St Helens couple who run two popular convenience stores have won national recognition for their commitment to serving local people. Bisi and Mayo Osundeko, owners of Go Local Junction Lane in Sutton and The Local Rainford, were named Best Retail
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Manhunt after gun offender in handcuffs escapes police custody at Whiston Hospital
A MAN who was previously jailed for accidentally shooting himself in the face with an illegal pistol has escaped police custody at Whiston Hospital. Anthony McCall, 39, was previously jailed for five years and four months in 2024 after shooting
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St Helens unveil 2027 home shirt with broad red vee and classic collar
SAINTS have gone to the heart of St Helens' fine Town Hall building to unveil their 2027 home shirt - and it is a return to a broad red vee on a white shirt with a red collar and cuffs. The vee is thicker than of recent seasons and is almost chevron
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Conor Coady retires at 33 as proud mum shares emotional tribute to football journey
THE proud mum of Haydock-born footballer Conor Coady has sent him a heart-warming message following his retirement from professional football at the age of 33. The dad-of-four revealed the news on Instagram today, Friday, November 6, posting the
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'Lived the dream' - Conor Coady's emotional video as he retires as football player
ST HELENS-born former England international Conor Coady has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33. Coady, who grew up in Haydock and played for Rainford Rangers as a youngster before joining Liverpool's academy, has
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'Loving father' who died of serious head injury after altercation had 'heart of gold'
A MAN who died after a serious head injury during an altercation has been remembered as a "loving father" and "a man with a heart of gold." Abdo Ali, 52, was injured in Toxteth, Liverpool following a disturbance on Berkley Street shortly before
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Saints to unveil new 2027 rugby league kit after social media teasers
SAINTS will unveil their new playing kit today for the 2027 rugby league season. They have been teasing the date 06.11.26 all week on their social media platforms, followed by the simple image of a broad red chevron on a white kit. Earlier
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Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
The families of men who served in one of the Second World War’s most remarkable special forces units are launching a £150,000 appeal to create a permanent memorial to their courage and achievements. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG), nicknamed
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£30k haul of fake Moncler, Ralph Lauren and Stone Island goods seized in Lancashire
Around 1,200 suspected counterfeit items worth more than £30,000 have been seized from dodgy traders at Ormskirk Market. Lancashire Police joined forces with Lancashire Trading Standards for an operation targeting counterfeit goods in the town.
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Final Mama Sood supper club of the year to serve five-course feast
A FAMILY'S five-course vegetarian feast will take centre stage at a theatre’s final supper club of the year. Mama Sood’s, founded by mother and son Neetu and Paalan Sood, will host the evening at Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot on Thursday
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Wanted man sought after breaching licence may have information on Whiston assault
POLICE searching for a wanted man believe he may have information that could assist an investigation into a serious assault in Whiston. Merseyside Police has continued its appeal to find Carl Thomas Clayton, 32, from Old Swan, Liverpool. Clayton
