A NEIGHBOUR has recalled the moment he witnessed a teenage boy being stabbed by a member of an armed gang. The youngster was wounded in the thigh by another youth who was part of a group of "six to seven" others. The attack happened on Pennine Drive
THE FAMILY of a 36-year-old woman who took her own life came together with their community on Tuesday to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Kelly Cunningham from Thatto Heath died in November, devastating her family. In her memory and to
COUNCIL chiefs will try to secure funds to improve safety on a “dangerous” stretch of road where a 22-year-old pedestrian died last year. Dan Klepper died last November after being hit by a vehicle on the St Helens Linkway near the junction with
A WOMAN was shot twice in the back in Wigan in the early hours of today, Thursday. Police were called to Rutland Court in Ashton-in-Makerfield at around 12.20am where a 41-year-old-woman had been shot. She was taken to hospital with her injuries
SAINTS second row Emily Rudge is on the shortlist for the game’s newest major individual award, the Telegraph Woman of Steel. Voting closed earlier this week on a poll of all players from the eight BWSL clubs, and the three leading contenders will
A TEENAGER was stabbed during an attack last night, detectives have confirmed. The youngster was wounded in the thigh by a youth who was part of a group of "six to seven" others. The attack happened on Pennine Drive, Parr shortly before 8.45pm
A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured after a crash with a car at Fingerpost. Police confirmed the collision happened at the junction of Jackson Street and Parr Street at 12.25pm. A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "The rider appears to have
SIX people have been arrested this morning following a series of drug warrants, open land searches, roadside operations and high visibility patrols across the borough. The Star joined police as they raided two properties, one on Shaw Street, St
TRIBUTES have been paid to popular former Widnes, Cumbria and Great Britain packman Les Gorley who has died, aged 69. A two-time Wembley winner with the Chemics in the early 80s, 6ft 2 Les was a tough, strong-running second rower who was quick for
WHEN the new rules to limit subs at the start of the year came into force, one of my colleagues in the press pack predicted that the number of players going off for concussion assessments - and returning to the field - would go up. I have no figures
WHAT a finale to the Betfred Super League season! And isn’t it just great to be a Saint! Winning the leaders Shield is one of the few issues settled at this stage with one round to go of the regular season. It is all to play for to sort
THREE fire engines were called to a kitchen blaze at a house. The fire broke out at a property on Crow Lane, Newton-le-Willows at 8.10pm on Wednesday, September 11. Firefighters wearing breathing equipment searched the house and tackled the
A 19-YEAR-OLD trans man who acts as a voice for young people while working through his own personal journey has been shortlisted for an LCR Pride Award. Ben Hodge from Rainhill faced difficulty after coming out as trans. But he did not let
SERVICES supporting the elderly and children could be affected if a no-deal Brexit leads to fuel shortages, a new report has warned. A report outlining St Helens Council’s no-deal Brexit preparations is due to go before cabinet next week. The
