AFTER warnings from Public Health England following increased levels of children catching gastroenteritis across St Helens, we've put together a list of how best to prevent catching the tummy bug. Though it's not always possible to avoid getting
A SENIOR council officer has warned the authority has to be “realistic” about future resources as it looks to develop a fresh round of cuts. St Helens Council’s 2019-2020 budget was the final year of a multi-year budget settlement from central
THE fanfare around Toronto’s signing of Sonny Bill Williams has just about died down, but what a good few weeks of profile and publicity it has produced for Super League. There can be no doubt that this is good for the game - Toronto's presence
STAFF have been praised for their “rapid response” to a review that discovered vulnerable people weren’t always being identified when being chased for council tax arrears. Earlier this year a sub-group of councillors on St Helens Council’s audit
YOUNG prop Matty Lees has a special motivation to be fit and firing for Saints’ World Club Challenge clash with Sydney Roosters in February. The England Knights international, who was last year’s Super League young player of the year, missed out
A SUSPECT has been released under investigation after police seized a large amount of drugs, a machete and two air rifles in a property raid. Officers arrested a 23-year-old man from St Helens on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs
IN the first of five successive away matches Pilks continued their recent fine run with an historic 3-2 victory at high flying Marine AFC – who currently lie third in the Bet Victor Northern Premier League North West Divison – two above Pilks.
“GETTING an MBE on the 10th year since my injuries has just topped off everything I’ve experienced to get me to this point” Those are the words of war veteran and triple amputee Andy Reid after he was awarded an MBE on Tuesday for his voluntary
SCHOOLS across the borough have been contacted on behalf of Public Health England, after high levels of sickness bug gastroenteritis affecting schoolchildren. In a statement sent to parents across the borough it states: "Across St Helens, there
HOSPITAL workers held two further strike days as part of an ongoing dispute with their employer. Staff from St Helens & Knowsley NHS Trust, employed by private contractor Compass, have taken part in a fifth round of strike action on Monday and Tuesday
WE sat down with Joel Charles, the Conservative candidate for St Helens North, and asked him some quick-fire questions. Here's what he had to say. Education: I went to Mark Hall Comprehensive School in Harlow and The Bishop’s Stortford
IAN Simms, the man who killed Helen McCourt 31 years ago, will be subject to a huge exclusion zone when he is released from prison. It was confirmed last week that the Parole Board had approved Simms’ freedom on a life licence. This is despite
A MAN has been charged with conspiracy to murder after shots were fired at a car. Mark Fellows, of Sandy Lane West in Orford, faces two counts of conspiracy to murder and a further charge of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. The 39-
ALL of the political parties’ campaigns are now in full swing for the upcoming general election. Brexit is the big issue on everyone’s lips, but there are a wealth of other local issues voters will be keen for their new MP and government to address
THE Royal Alfred pub has reopened its doors to begin a new era which will include upstairs accommodation. The pub, located in a key location near to St Helens Central train station, has started its new lease of life under new owners Gary Wright
WHEN their friend was undergoing cancer treatment, as a show of support, nine of his friends all aged between five and six, took part in a head shave to thank Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Five-year-old Federation of St Mary's pupil Alex was diagnosed
