A number of UK government ministers have expressed concern over the possibility of coronavirus spreading through flatulence. There is reportedly evidence to suggest the deadly virus could spread through people farting in confined spaces such as
SAINTS scrum half Theo Fages has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a broken shoulder injury sustained at Wembley. Fages had gone into the game with an injury picked up in the Wigan – which needed a painkilling injection ahead of the
ST HELENS Hockey club are looking to add a junior and ladies section to the club from this season and are running sessions for newcomers to try their hand and hopefully join up. There is an open day at Selwyn Jones, Newton le Willows on 15 August
A YOUNG DJ and producer released his latest single 'Let Me Love You' earlier this month, collaborating with local singer and X Factor finalist, Kiera Weathers. At 17, Eric McKenna - stage name 3RIC MCK3NNA - is a self-taught producer who has been
ST HELENS band Clone Roses expressed their delight at seeing "normality again" as they provided the headline act in front of thousands on Saturday. Spike Island: The Resurrection commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Stone Roses’ legendary gig
ST HELENS' night-time economy welcomed its first weekend of trading in 16 months after clubs reopened. Nightclubs were allowed to reopen their doors last week, from July 19, under the final stage of the coronavirus lockdown easing. READ >
THE MP for St Helens North has called on Post Office bosses to guarantee the future of one of its branches which is to temporarily close its doors. In a public letter to customers, published on Friday, July 16, the Post Office said that the Chain
LEEDS Rhinos have stood down Luke Gale as captain of the club for what they describe as "behaviours not aligned to team trademarks." The statement on the Rhinos website does not elaborate - and now see the the matter as closed. Gale will be
TWO men filled a petrol can at a garage and made off without paying, police say. Officers received a report that "two males" committed the theft at Ashcroft Service Station on Ashcroft Street, Fingerpost. The incident happened on Saturday shortly
ST HELENS judoka Lucy Renshall has been handed a tough draw against a home favourite for her Olympic games debut tomorrow. She faces Japan's Miku Tashiro in the Elimination round in the -63kg category which will start in the early hours of Tuesday
A MAN has been charged with arson in connection with a fire at a house which spread to a neighbouring property. The blaze stated at a terraced house on Crossley Road, Thatto Heath shortly before 1pm on Saturday, July 24. Firefighters and
A MOPED rider and passenger fled the scene after being involved in a crash with a car. A collision took place between a moped and a Ford Fiesta on Friday evening (July 23) shortly after 8.30pm at the junction of Gartons Lane and Bodden Street,
PILKINGTON Recs ran in eight tries in a 44-16 win at Wigan St Judes to get back to winning ways. Cameron Brown led the way with his sixth minute try being the first of his hat-trick of scores. Although Judes levelled, Warren Paladino soon
BUSINESSES in St Helens and Earlestown are set to share a £500,000 investment aimed at revitalising town centres. St Helens Borough Council has launched a grant scheme to support businesses and help develop premises during investment and growth
ORGANISERS of the 2021 World Cup are continuing to weigh up their next move amid the fall-out from the decision of Australia and New Zealand to pull out of the tournament. An emergency board meeting was convened following the sudden announcement
A new Covid-19 variant is now under investigation in the UK – with 16 confirmed cases so far – Public Health England has announced. The variant, known as B.1.621, was designated a variant under investigation on Wednesday. PHE are currently
A MAJOR railway bridge upgrade is due to start today, resulting in a full road closure. As part of the £545k Great North Rail Project, the planned work will see the railway bridge spanning Islands Brow refurbished and strengthened so it remains
THREE men who admitted to stealing fuel have each been given an electronic tag. Bernard Ward, 31, Charlie Ward, 30, and Christopher Ward, 22, each indicated guilty pleas to stealing fuel on May 17 this year. The trio stole fuel belonging to
