OFSTED inspectors have arrived in St Helens to begin a two-week inspection of the borough’s children’s services. The Local Democracy Reporting Service reported last week that St Helens Council had been notified of the inspection, which will review
A THOMAS Cook air hostess says she "feels numb" after the collapse of the travel company left her unemployed overnight. Nicola Teeling has had a difficult two years after the dad of her children, Andrew Hurst, died in 2018 of sepsis, and her eldest
THE search is on for the next chief executive of St Helens Council after the shock announcement that Mike Palin will step down at the end of this week. Mr Palin, 38, took over from Carole Hudson in 2015 after the respected chief executive retired
POLICE are still hunting for a knifeman after an 18-year-old was stabbed to the head and back in what was believed to be a "targeted attack". A police cordon was put in place around a property after the stabbing on Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath last
SAINTS semi-final opponents Wigan will have prop Tony Clubb available after the match review panel declared no further action was necessary for the two incidents highlighted in the win over Salford. He had been facing the threat of suspension after
MICHAEL Smith is seeded fifth for the 2019 BoyleSports World Grand Prix at Citywest Convention Centre from October 6-12. He will be joined by fellow St Helens darters Dave Chisnall and ProTour Order of Merit Qualifier Stephen Bunting. World Championship
IT'S a subject that generates a huge amount of debate among Star readers...now people are being invited to events to their share views on how funding should be spent on St Helens and Earlestown town centres. The two centres are set to share from
BILLINGE crashed out of the Cheshire League Premier Division, on Saturday, losing 5-4 on penalties to Egerton FC. The game finished 2-2 and The Storks will be kicking themselves as they dominated for almost the full 90 minutes. All the goals
ST HELENS' MPs have expressed their "concern" at the collapse of travel firm Thomas Cook. The tourism giant announced early on Monday that it had ceased trading after failing to secure a last-ditch rescue deal, leaving an estimated 150,000 Britons
ST HELENS Council has issued a warning to residents after receiving reports of a scam text message being sent to residents. The council says it has received reports that some residents have received a message asking them to click a link to get a
AFTER a bright start and early goal Pilkington FC were unable to capitalise on their early advantage and eventually succumbed to a 1-2 reverse against a resilient AFC Blackpool. It was a lively start from Pilks and as early as the opening minute
BURGLARS made off with cash after breaking into a bridal shop premises. Damage was also caused by the offenders to the Romancia Bridal shop on Main Street, Billinge. READ MORE > Police probe into shots fired and petrol bomb thrown in Ashton-in-Makerfield
LIVERPOOL St Helens took full advantage of the conditions to run in eleven all run-in tries, all from the backs, to win 69-22 at Wigan. Somehow making light of the continued failures at the lineout they ran the Wigan outfit ragged with an excellent
THE worst fears about the future of Thomas Cook have been confirmed as the firm collapsed into compulsory liquidation. Here the PA news agency looks at some of the key questions for its customers. - How many people are affected? The Civil
TRAIN services have this morning been affected by a points failure between Wigan Wallgate and Kirkby. Northern Rail say that services have been disrupted due to the issue today. Journeys travelling on the line, which includes a stop at Rainford
POLICE are investigating after a reports of a shooting and petrol bomb being thrown in Ashton-in-Makerfield. There have been no reported injuries from the incident which took place shortly before 11pm on Saturday (September 21) police say. Officers
Travellers have said they are “absolutely devastated” at the closure of Thomas Cook but have expressed support for the travel operator’s staff. The tourism giant announced early on Monday that it had ceased trading after failing to secure a last-ditch
IT'S that time of year again when the high-achieving, brave, courageous and talented are celebrated at the Pride of St Helens Awards. As we seek nominations ahead of the ninth annual awards which celebrate the borough's heroes, we look back at
A BUSINESS owner is calling for action following a crash at an accident blackspot. The junction of Boundary Road with Kirkland Street and Lingholme Road has been the scene of several traffic collisions, with residents calling for action over the
