AN unusual plaque on a little side-street house roused the curiosity of reader John Anthony who says he came upon its historic, rather mysterious, inscription after taking a nostalgic stroll across Thatto Heath Park. It read: 'Thomas Melling is donated
ACTOR-author John D. Slater, re-visiting his old St Helens haunts for the first time in years, was inspired by his sentimental stroll around town to pick up his pen on return to his riverside cottage home in Boston, Lincs. The hometown visit had rekindled
The St Helens Star has teamed up with Tetley's, the official beer of St Helens, to offer our readers fantastic competition prizes throughout the forthcoming season. Thanks to Tetley's - At The Heart of Rugby League - we've got tickets to giveaway for
IS there any end in sight to the obstacles thrown at us by the ever rising number of road works which seem to be in operation around town? Every time I get behind the wheel and try to negotiate a route into or out of the town centre, I seem to get snagged
I READ this week's letter 'Ripple of unrest over swim changes' (Dear Star January 13) about citizens' unease about access to swimming facilities. Yes I'm another 'moaning pensioner' but cannot help but agree wholeheartedly that we're getting a poor deal
ONCE again, St Helens Primary Care Trust is to be applauded for its on-going effort to raise public awareness about the dangers associated with the long term use of legally prescribed benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam (Ativan), Diazepam (Valium), Temazepam
IS it me or are there more cash machine springing up in some very odd places? I believe some of them are charging quite a high commission for each withdrawal. Someone even told me they had seen one in a local betting office... can any other reader confirm
LAST Wednesday, my two children (aged three and five) and I, put up six posters along Scarisbrick Road, Witton Way and Rufford Road, in Rainford asking the irresponsible dog owners(s) to clean up their dogs' mess as we are fed up of having to watch our
FONDLY know as the Daffodil School because of the stunning display of bright yellow blooms in its grounds each springtime, a special and historic place of learning is planning an open day ahead of its closure. After a proud record of achievement over
THE head teacher of Haydock High School has sent a letter to parents to reassure them following an incident in which three pupils were allegedly stabbed (as reported in last week's Star.) The boys were allegedly attacked in the playground by two other
DESPERATE for two league points to give them a cushion from teams in the relegation zone, it was not surprising that the visitors proved to be competitive opponents, making Park struggle for an hour to take effective control. Squandering several scoring
Dave Forrester continued to perform to the same high standard he has shown all season to finish just 11 seconds behind the winner in the 4 km under 15s boys event with a time of 13 min.6 secs, just being beaten on the final climb to the finish. Supporting
BROOK were forced to make six changes from their previous week's team as they hosted National Conference Premier League opposition in the first round of the Powergen Challenge Cup. Despite a lively start from both sides defences remained on top throughout
Saddleworth U18 16 Blackbrook 20 BROOK put behind them a nightmare two weeks that had seen them lose the Lancashire Cup final and be surprisingly knocked out of the National Cup, with a gritty performance. Saddleworth established a 12-0 lead, but tries
SOMETIMES your dog for apparently no reason will refuse to eat its meals. There is, however, usually an explanation, and pinpointing the reason for refusal will help you to overcome the problem. No appetite may be the first sign of illness and this should
THE Parish Church, standing proudly in centre of shot, is now the sole survivor from this peep-back to the main St Helens shopping centre scene of about four or five decades ago. The picture postcard view, found blowing in the wind in the Cowley Hill
CHEF Tony Larkin, of the family-owned Larkins restaurant, has sent out his Injun scouts (well, anyway, friends and business associates) to see if they can rustle up some tasty buffalo meat! For Tony, whose award-winning establishment is located in North
KEIRON Cunningham helped write the perfect script for his testimonial match by bustling his way over for trademark try from dummy half in a scrappy, yet entertaining encounter. The robust hooker came on late in the first half, crossing ten minutes after
IN reply to Shelly Knowles ghost, 'Got any Haunting Memories? (Dear Star February 3). I attended Sutton Primary (Infants) School in 1936-39. I also went to the Junior School until 1943. We used to have cots/beds where we used to sleep. The Headmistress
IN December I was admitted to Ward G3 Whiston Hospital for a knee replacement to be performed by Mr Manning. I would like to place on record my sincere thanks, gratitude and admiration for everyone involved. That is from the staff on the pre-op assessment
WITH reference to the 'Forgotten Village' letter by Kingsley Hayes in the Star on January 27, can I say that we never were a village. The correct name is Sutton Oak. The only ever reference to a 'village' was when it was used above a chip shop! My grandfather
I CAN'T contain my joy after hearing that the Government is to clamp down on the incapacity benefit. This will sort out the cheats who have for too long pretended they are sick so that they don't have to work. I could never understand why someone on incapacity
OFTEN we read articles in the national press criticising the National Health Service on standards of care. These at times may be justified, however they can have the effect of demoralising staff who often have to work in difficult circumstances. So it
A MAN ran into a lamppost while on a town centre night out - and then went to police claiming he had been attacked and robbed.The 28-year-old went to the police last Sunday and claimed his mobile phone had been snatched when he was 'beaten up' in St Helens
RECS clinched promotion back to the North West Counties Premier Division and took a giant stride towards the Division One championship as they completed a quick-fire double over their nearest rivals. Diminutive winger Chris Bailey's 78th-minute try rounded
A THUG armed with a knife stole cash from a general store. The robber, who was wearing a balaclava, entered the store on Weedon Avenue, Newton-le-Willows on Sunday, January 22 at around 6.35pm and demanded cash. He threatened staff and a customer with
LOUISE Glover has ditched glamorous dresses and catwalk shows, well just for the moment at least, to lace up a pair of running shoes, as she gets ready to run in this years London Marathon. The 21-year-old St Helens model, now based in London, is teaming
A MOTHER is hopeful that she has won a battle to stop an airline charging £100 for supplying oxygen to her chronically ill toddler. Carol Woodward protested to British Airways after the airline said she would have to pay the fee for poorly son Jack to
FINCH did their chances of First Division survival a power of good with this stunning victory against their Cumbrian visitors. Winger Adam Walsh got Finch off to a flyer when he latched on to a cross kick from scrum half Chris Ratcliffe to scorch in for
Golborne Parkside 23 A BELOW-strength Crusaders second string struggled to come to grips with a well-drilled Golborne outfit. The visitors took an early lead with two tries by left winger Timmins but the home team hit back on the half-hour mark when big
LIONS completed a league double over fellow strugglers Crosfields in a scrappy encounter. The visitors looked to have taken an early grip on the game when they built up a 10-0 lead with tries by Paul Martin and Simon Dingsdale, plus a conversion by the
