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Parents of ‘superhero’ Violet-Grace make urgent plea nine years on from tragedy

THE proud parents of Violet-Grace Youens have called on people to help reverse a drastic drop in organ donors by sharing how their daughter helped save lives. Few stories have touched the St Helens community as deeply as that of Violet-Grace Youens

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Devastated family's plea for support following death of kind-hearted young man

MORE than £7,800 has been raised to help pay for the funeral of a 19-year-old who died following a motorcycle crash on the East Lancs Road in St Helens. Harry Douglas was involved in a collision while riding a Lexmoto motorcycle on the East Lancashire

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Police issue appeal over missing St Helens girl

POLICE have issued an appeal over missing teenage girl from St Helens. Isabelle Murphy was last seen at 9am yesterday (Monday, September 21) and extensive inquiries are ongoing to find her. She is described as 5ft 4in tall, with shoulder length

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Ash Meadow School praised by Ofsted for helping pupils re-engage with education

A SCHOOL has been praised by Ofsted for its high standards and positive impact on pupils’ lives. Ash Meadow School in St Helens, which supports children with autism aged five to 16, was found to be meeting all independent school standards following

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Disqualified motorist avoids jail over dangerous driving on Rainford bypass

A DISQUALIFIED motorist who drove dangerously on the Rainford Bypass and failed to stop for police has avoided jail.  Adam Taylor, of Windle Hall Drive, Windlehurst, was sentenced at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court on Monday

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M&S offers £10.20-worth of bakery goods for £3.80 in food waste scheme

SURPRISE bags of baked goods are now up for grabs at a fraction of the price in a new scheme to tackle food waste. Nine M&S Food stores across Merseyside - including Prescot Cables and St Helen’s Ravenhead - have joined a nationwide partnership

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Police hunting two men who climbed fence to target St Helens ambulances

TWO men have been caught on CCTV climbing over a fence to steal catalytic converters from two ambulances in St Helens, police say. Merseyside Police has launched an appeal for information following the thefts at Gerrard's Park on College Street

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Five St Helens schools and colleges shortlisted for Educate Awards

FIVE schools and colleges have been shortlisted for this year’s Educate Awards. The St Helens institutions are being recognised for their achievements in categories spanning communications, sustainability, STEM, and more. Carmel College has

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Four dead and one in hospital following fatal house fire

FOUR people have died following a house fire. Emergency crews were called to Stone Square in Bootle, Sefton, at around 3.38am this morning, Tuesday, September 22. Six fire engines attended the incident, where a semi-detached house was found

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Woman sought after police officer 'touched inappropriately' while making arrest

A WOMAN is being sought by police after an officer was allegedly touched inappropriately while he was making an arrest in Liverpool city centre. Merseyside Police has released CCTV images of a woman who detectives believe could have information

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Award-winning St Helens pub begins major revamp with live music space planned

A POPULAR St Helens pub has begun work on a major revamp which will see its upstairs space converted into a function room. The Cricketers Arms has told customers that building work is now under way at the pub, but stressed that it remains open

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Clock Face Miners secure fourth at National Brass Band Championships

A BRASS band is celebrating a top-four finish on the national stage. Clock Face Miners Heritage Brass Band, based in St Helens, secured fourth place in the Third Section National Brass Band Championships held in York. The achievement caps off

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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value

A rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for 320 times its face value at an online auction, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune. The Blue Peter coin, made to celebrate the Olympic Games coming to London in 2012

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PBs and medals galore for St Helens swimmers in Wavertree

St Helens Swimming Club continued their great start to the season at the Liverpool & District Championships at Wavertree over the weekend. Rose Terry led the way with five Personal Bests giving her four gold medals. Rose Terry - Five PBs

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Scottish Power investigating outage that forced school closure

SCOTTISH Power said it is investigating a power cut that forced a secondary school to close. The outage affected De La Salle Catholic School, and the wider Eccleston  area on Tuesday, September 15, with properties in more than 100 postcodes affected

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Women and partners to get two weeks’ leave after pregnancy loss

PEOPLE and their partners who experience a pregnancy loss will be legally entitled to up to two weeks off work under new rules announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The new right will come into force in April 2027 and will cover pregnancy losses

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Diesel prices near record highs as AA issues fuel price warning

Diesel prices are closing in on record highs, prompting fresh calls for a further cut in fuel duty. The average price of diesel rose to 196.1p per litre today, up from 195.2p before the weekend and just short of the all-time high of 199.1p recorded

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This Week in Saints sees a trio of St Helens players bag hat-tricks

SHANNON McDonnell, Ken Gwilliam and Bill Finnan grabbed hat-tricks for Saints this week in time going through the decades. 10 Years Ago. 23 September 2016. Saints 32 Wakefield 12. Shannon McDonnell marked his last game for Saints with

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Funeral arrangements confirmed for 'caring' woman who died after taxi crash

THE funeral arrangements for a Pembrokeshire woman who died following a crash involving a taxi in Liverpool have been confirmed.  Isobel Reyland, 26, died after a crash in the Aigburth area of the city on Wednesday, September 2. Emergency services

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HMRC £15,570 personal allowance plan could give millions a £3,000 tax boost

Millions of workers could be in line for a £3,000 tax boost if plans reportedly being examined by Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey go ahead. The personal allowance could rise from £12,570 to £15,570 under proposals ahead of the October Budget

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You are never wasting police time' -GMP issues spiking warning for students

Greater Manchester Police has issued advice on how to spot and report spiking incidents, reminding people that they will be taken seriously if they come forward with concerns. The force said spiking involves giving someone drugs or alcohol without

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Haydock groups invited to apply for share of Anwyl community fund

COMMUNITY groups in and around Haydock are being invited to apply for funding. The support is available through homebuilder Anwyl’s ‘Love From Anwyl’ scheme. The latest funding round is linked to the Sandon Gates development on land west of

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Southport killer 'threatened to soak female prison officer', court hears

SOUTHPORT killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer, a court has heard. Rudakubana, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering three girls at a dance class in Southport, appeared at Westminster

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Man charged with carrying push dagger and cannabis possession

A MAN has been charged with a string of offences including possession of a push dagger and cannabis in St Helens. Daniel Wilcock, of Summerdale Close, Ashton-in-Makerfield, is accused of failing to provide a blood specimen for analysis, possessing

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'Stooped that low': Fury after thieves allegedly target St Helens ambulances

TWO St Helens ambulances have been taken off the road after thieves allegedly stole their catalytic converters. The private ambulance provider, which has been based in St Helens since 2017, said the reported thefts have affected its ability to

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Police called out after woman 'assaulted people' during early-hours disturbance

POLICE were called out after a woman had allegedly assaulted people outside a bar during the early hours. Officers attended High Street, Newton-le-Willows, at around 1.25am on Sunday, September 20. It had been reported that a woman had become

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One Saint on the 10-man Steve Prescott Man of Steel list for the season

HOOKER Daryl Clark is the only Saints player on the list of 10 players considered to be in the reckoning for the Steve Prescott Man of Steel award. Clark was in on the basis of his form in the early part of the season, but sadly suffered bad ankle

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18-week roadworks to bring new crossing and traffic calming to busy road

ROADWORKS are set to begin on a busy Whiston road next Monday, lasting 18 weeks. The works are scheduled to begin on September 28, and are expected to continue until January 31, 2027. The scheme, being carried out by Knowsley Council, will

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St Helens teen star crowned Best Young Performer at Inside Soap Awards

ST HELENS actor Jude Riordan has won the Best Young Performer award at the 2026 Inside Soap Awards. The 15-year-old, from Lea Green, was recognised for his role as Sam Blakeman on ITV’s Coronation Street. Jude joined the cast in October 2020

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On This Day: Remember when Chris Joynt scored that Wide to West try

TODAY is the anniversary of the most iconic and memorable moment in Super League - Chris Joynt's Wide to West try against Bradford Bulls. To recap, defending champions Saints had entered the 2000 top five play-offs in second spot, three points

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WATCH: 'Dangerous' banned driver caused crash which flipped car on Mersey Gateway

A MAN has avoided prison for dangerous driving after causing a crash which flipped a car onto its roof on the Mersey Gateway. Lewis Verdin, 25, was at the wheel of a Ford Focus on the bridge between Runcorn and Widnes. On Monday, August 17,

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Road closure scheduled for installation of water main

A ROAD closure is scheduled to be in place for the installation of a new water main. United Utilities is set to carry out the works on Laffak Road, scheduled to take place from Tuesday, September 22, until Tuesday, October 6. The scheme will

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Prescot Police Station being transformed into affordable housing

A former police station is being transformed into affordable housing after £4.5 million in funding was secured. The 19th-century Prescot Police Station and law courts in Knowsley, which have been derelict since 2011, will be converted into 13 shared