MICHAEL Smith fought back from 4-0 down to defeat Ross Smith 8-6 in the final of Players Championship 27 in Barnsley today. Ross Smith looked on course to avenge his Players Championship Ten final loss to Michael Smith in April, but was restricted
Scientists advising on the response to coronavirus have cautiously predicted that it is “increasingly unlikely” that hospital admissions this winter will rise beyond numbers seen last January, Press Association has reported. This comes as Boris
THERE has been a spate of incidents reported across the UK where victims say they have been spiked with an injection while clubbing. In recent weeks, incidents have emerged in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Nottingham and Exeter. Needle spiking
SAINTS and Engalnd Knights hooker Aaron Smith has joined Leigh Centurions on a year long loan. Smith has found his game time limited with James Roby operating like a machine. 2022 will be Roby's last as a player, with Saints signing Joey Lussick
A MAN has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Lee Andrews in court this afternoon (Friday). Thomas Brown, 42, of no fixed address, appeared in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court. He is accused of fatally stabbing Lee Andrews, 33, at around 10.50pm
TUCKED away on the banks of Carr Mill Dam, The Boathouse offers warm log burner fires, comfy couches and a fully stocked bar – what more could you want from a pub on an autumn afternoon? “We took over last year just before lockdown and didn’t even
PARENTS are now able to book COVID-19 vaccinations online for their 12 to 15-year-old children, with appointments available in St Helens as early as tomorrow. Taking place at the Mass Vaccination Centre at the Totally Wicked Stadium, the booking
SAINTS boss Kristian Woolf believes new signing Konrad Hurrell can bring “X-Factor” to the three-peat winning champions next season. The powerful former Leeds Rhinos centre, who has won 11 caps for Tonga including the last two World Cups, links
TONGAN international centre Konrad Hurrell has spelled out what he wants to achieve at Saints after agreeing to join from Leeds Rhinos on a one-year deal in 2022. But Hurrell, a Dream Team member in his first two years with Rhinos, knows exactly
A LIST of the most popular baby names in England and Wales has been released this week, with St Helens differing from the national favourite for both boys and girls. The data from the Office For National Statistics, released on October 18, shows
TRAIN services were disrupted on Thursday evening after a man was found dead on a railway track, British Transport Police have said. Services were cancelled or faced significant delays following the incident near Roby station. It left commuters
I DON’T agree with going to A&E for things that are not classed as an emergency but, given the current situations with GP surgeries, if one of my children or family members were finding it near impossible to be able to get through via telephone
IN response to the letter writer who said she felt like being part of a forgotten generation because so much has to be done via computers/smartphones. I don’t believe they are forgotten. You just chose not to move forward with the times. My
SO, on visiting the fantastic relocated library at World of Glass, I was confronted with the now dreaded text-to-pay parking signs with yet another operator in the town – Ocean Parking. No, I’ve never heard of them either. What is the point of
THIS time of year, as an American-British person living in St Helens, I often get asked about Halloween in the US and the custom of trick or treating. Here are some general guidelines people usually follow for trick or treaters on the night:
I RECEIVED a text from my GP earlier this week, instructing me to book a Covid booster jab. It is six months since I had my second jab (mid-April for the record) and so I duly logged on to the website to book an appointment. Unfortunately, it wouldn
PLAYERS and supporters of Rainford Cricket Club enjoyed a 'Totally Wicked' night as they celebrated their 2021 season with an event at St Helens' home ground. Lancashire, North West Thunder and Manchester Originals star, Ellie Threlkeld, who began
A MAN has been fined more than £2,000 for taking part in a gathering contrary to coronavirus lockdown rules. Calvin Ray Elliott, of Lowther Crescent, Thatto Heath, appeared at Wirral Magistrates' Court on October 15. Elliott, 27, took part
MICHAEL Smith won the all St Helens last 16 tie against Stephen Bunting in the Players Championship in Barnsley. Clock Face thrower won 6-3 against the on-song Bunting, but was beaten by eventual tournament runner up Ryan Searle in the quarters
RACHAEL Woosey will make her international debut as one of nine Saints selected by England Women Head Coach Craig Richards in the team to take on France in Perpignan this Saturday (23 October), live on BBC Two. It is Woosey's first England appearance
A YOUNG musician and producer from Newton-le-Willows has had an "overwhelming" reaction to the release of his latest EP, which hit No.1 on Beatport's garage and bassline chart. Joe Hill, who goes by the stage name JOJO, put out 'No Gimmicks' last
A MAN accused of murder after a stabbing in St Helens will issue a plea in court today (Friday). Thomas Brown, 42, of no fixed address, is accused of fatally stabbing Lee Andrews, 33, at about 10.50pm on Monday, August 2. Mr Andrews was found
