A SUSPECT was arrested and two knives were recovered as police attended Prescot Road on Wednesday evening. A man was detained suspicion of possession of a bladed article and two knives were located. Police said that members of the public offered
I HAVE lived here for 20 years - we are a good lot here at Crosby Grove. We were featured in the paper a few years ago when the weather was icy we all helped to try and de-ice the grove all the neighbours even older ones helped. But I’m not
I SEE that it didn’t take long for the vandals to remove and make off with the memorial plaque for the tree in Sutton Park that was planted to commemorate all those we lost to Covid-19. How sad and those who did so ought to be ashamed of themselves
I’M all in support of the bus drivers having to strike but I’m also getting really frustrated now. As a single mum with no car I rely on buses to get me to work, this is now an added expense on top on the cost of living crisis that I’ve got to
I’D just like to commend the council on the latest plans for the former site of Chalon Way car park. When they knocked it down I honestly and truly felt like nothing would be done with the area, but seeing the plans for the pop ups with the shipping
AS a Sutton Leach resident, I am appalled at the ongoing state of Willow Tree Avenue off Leach Lane. The state of the roads is now bordering on dangerous with huge pot holes on a street that caters not only to a primary school but also residents
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Pilks canteen lady who lived through both World Wars who has died at the age of 107. Mary Nicholson, known as Polly, lived most recently at Elizabeth Court Care Home Sutton and has bene described as “a fiercely
ECCLESTON’S 37 bus route is to be saved, after a public consultation. Transport provider Arriva proposed scrapping the 37 bus service due to funding along with reducing others in the city region After hearing the news Eccleston District Councillors
SAINTS will hold an Open Training Session led by coach Kristian Woolf at the Totally Wicked Stadium next Wednesday evening, (10 August) and it will be open for all 2022 Members as well as local Community Clubs. The Member Appreciation event in
ST HELENS Council insists it “remains committed” to bringing the swimming pool at Sutton Leisure Centre back into use – and has approved funding for the project. As reported in March last year, almost £700,000 was promised to Sutton Leisure Centre
FIGURES show St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals Trust has seen a fall in the number of patients facing the longest waits for treatment – despite a warning that the NHS remains in a ‘state of steady crisis’. As part of an effort to clear the backlog
THIS week's #ThrowbackThursday is from 18 years ago and that glorious sun-baked day at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Saints defeated Wigan Warriors for the first time in a Challenge Cup Final since 1966 - with the 32-12 success making amends for
WEIGHTLIFTER Andrew Griffiths came away from the Commonwealth Games under no illusion as to the chink in his armour. The Newton-le-Willows-born star delivered personal best lifts on Team England debut, setting new PBs of 159kg in the snatch and
A WOMAN in her 70s who was involved in a crash on Prescot Road remains in hospital this morning. Police and ambulances were called to Prescot Road on the junction with Grosvenor Road after a crash between a taxi and a skip wagon. The woman
SALFORD Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley, who masterminded a big win over Saints on Sunday, has been named as July’s Betfred Coach of the Month. Rowley has spearheaded a remarkable Red Devils revival over the past month, propelling his side into
WELSH wingman Regan Grace has expressed his devastation at seeing his season and with it his time at Saints prematurely ended with a ruptured Achilles. Grace, who had already announced that he was leaving rugby league for French union outfit Racing
IN part two of this week's Q&A with Saints coach Kristian Woolf, the areas covered included Sam Royle's recall from loan, what he expects from Castleford and bouncing back from defeat and putting on something for the fans. MC: You have recalled
A POPULAR independent coffee shop will host a 'coffee cupping' event at St Helens Book Stop on Friday morning. Two Brothers, which opened in the town centre around 12 months ago, is hosting the coffee tasting event in their second St Helens store
THE burger – the ultimate fast food – but where in St Helens serves up the best and tastiest burgers? Which is your favourite place to go for a delicious burger – meat-based or plant-based - topped with cheese, lettuce and tomato, and ketchup and
