FEARS have been raised over the impact of the coronavirus pandemic following an increased demand for treatment for drugs and alcohol misuse. A new contract for a substance misuse recovery service has been awarded following approval by the council
Marks & Spencer has explained its controversial decision to rebrand traditional midget gem sweets as 'mini gems'. The popular midget gem sweet first rose to popularity in the North of England - so well loved in fact that Liverpool Football Club
The Covid self-isolation period will be cut to five days from seven, the Health Secretary has confirmed. Sajid Javid addressed MPs in the House of Commons that UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data showed “that around two-thirds of positive cases
A MAN who died after being struck by a car in a 'hit and run' in Moss Bank was a 21-year-old, police have said. Officers are this evening, Thursday, January 13, continuing to appeal for witnesses following the incident in the early hours of Wednesday
WHILE one England wicketkeeper flies home following an unsuccessful Ashes campaign another is arriving in Australia hoping she can succeed where a miserable men's side so noticeably failed. Rainford's Elllie Threlkeld touched down in Australia
SAINTS Women have strengthened their squad by snapping up the highly-rated forward Megan Bragg from rivals Wigan Warriors. Bragg is a talented, ball playing back rower, who has progressed from the DiSe pathway right through to the England Knights
THIS week's St Helens Star is out in the shops today - and it includes an 8-page Born in 2021 supplement. The feature includes dozens of pictures of St Helens babies, who were born last year. The adorable photographs have all been submitted
SPECIALIST Covid-19 community testing teams are visiting Newton-le-Willows today after figures showed the area has one of the highest Covid-19 infection rates in the borough. Managed by St Helens Council, the teams will be engaging with residents
Sajid Javid is expected to confirm that the time Covid-19 cases have to spend in self-isolation is to be cut. The Health Secretary will update MPs in Commons on Thursday after Boris Johnson said a decision will be made “as fast as possible”.
CHAMPIONS Saints have assembled a strong squad for 2022 as they prepare for a tilt at an unprecedented four Super League titles in a row - but getting them into 17 spots will be the first challenge facing coach Kristian Woolf. There has been a
A FORMER Pilks canteen lady celebrated her 107th birthday with a party at Elizabeth Court care home. Mary Nicholson, known by the nickname Polly, turned 107 on Wednesday, January 12. Unfortunately a recent outbreak of Covid meant Polly's family
A VEHICLE was recovered in a field yesterday evening after a two car collision in Rainford. Police were called to reports of the collision at around 5.20pm on Wednesday, January 13 on Higher Lane, near Mill Lane in Rainford. Merseyside Police
ALEX Walmsley’s testimonial match against Leigh Centurions a week on Friday will give coach Kristian Woolf the first opportunity to see how the new-look Saints will fit together on the playing field before the Super League campaign gets underway.
TWO teenagers were arrested after reports of thefts from cars in Eccleston. Police received a report that on Sunday night into the early hours of Monday, January 10 offenders had stolen from motor vehicles in the area was received. Officers
TWO men have been charged after a burglary at a betting shop in which attempts were made to steal a safe. The break-in happened at Coral Racing in Higher Parr Street, Fingerpost on Sunday night into the early hours of Monday, January 10. Police
Boris Johnson faced multiple calls to resign at Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday, but will he step down as Prime Minister? Mr Johnson’s position has come under pressure after he admitted attending a Downing Street drinks party in May 2020.
A ST HELENS MP has called on the government to support Pilkington and the British glass industry "before it is too late". Due to the recent energy crisis, St Helens South & Whiston MP Marie Rimmer explained that this has resulted in Pilkington's
A FATHER and son who went out taking pictures at a former seminary have made a ghostly discovery. Craig Wilson and son Joseph, 15, from Prescot, were out exploring around St Joseph's seminary in Up Holland taking photographs of the site. However
