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Teen triumphs at national awards for ground-breaking projects at YMCA St Helens
YMCA St Helens has thanked the public for their overwhelming support as it celebrated a national awards triumph. In a resounding testament to the extraordinary spirit of its young people, YMCA St Helens was thrilled to announce the crowning achievement
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Singer known in St Helens wins huge plaudits with the Voice performance
A SINGER known from various gigs in St Helens has been celebrated far and wide following his performance on the Voice. Playing numerous times in St Helens, including Westfield Street Music Festival, Moss Bank Music Festival, and Brunos Bar, rock
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10 of the best pictures from St Helens' Christmas Lights Switch-on
HERE is a selection of some of the best photographs from the weekend’s Christmas Lights Switch-on in St Helens. Indie rockers the K’s were the headline act as crowds packed out Church Square for the annual festive event. The highly rated
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Police update after boy and girl arrested following high school break-in
POLICE have given an update after two youths were arrested following a break-in at a secondary school in which "extensive" criminal damage was caused. The Star reported that Rainford High has been forced to close on Monday after the vandalism was
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St Helens swimming club claim medals in Warrington meeting
THE weekend saw St Helens Swimming Club start what will be a busy period in the run up to Christmas with the short journey to Orford Jubilee Centre for the Percy Mason Meet. Hayden Battle was again in good from taking bronze in the 200m Breaststroke
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Police attend primary school after 'complaints over parking'
POLICE say that they attended a primary school this morning after complaints over parking in the area. Officers attended Bleak Hill Primary School, on Hamilton Road, in Windle today, Tuesday. This was following complaints regarding parking
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Charitable contractors scoop double win at coveted award ceremony
A HAYDOCK based building firm is celebrating a double win for its outstanding projects at a prestigious awards ceremony. Working on construction projects such as St Helens Central Station and countless sites across the country, Longworth Building
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College unveils new £500k Green Energy Skills Centre
ST HELENS College has unveiled a £500,000 Green Energy Skills Centre. The college has officially launched the centre, which specialises in upskilling industry professionals and training future heating engineers in green home energy technologies
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Secondary school looks forward to 'bright future' as it joins multi-academy trust
A SECONDARY school has announced that it has joined a multi-academy trust. Hope Academy, in Newton-le-Willows, has officially joined All Saints Multi Academy Trust, based in Liverpool. The secondary school, located on Ashton Road, is the fourth
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'Unexpected' power cut hits residents - these are the postcodes affected
RESIDENTS in Prescot have been hit by a power cut. Scottish Power said the next available engineer will be sent after the "unexpected" loss of power in the area this morning, Tuesday. The power cut is affecting properties around the area of
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Police name man charged with 'razor thefts' at retail park shop
POLICE have charged a man after hundreds of pounds worth of razors were stolen from a retail park store. On Tuesday, November 14, it was reported that more than £500 worth of razors had been stolen from a shop on Cables Retail Park in Prescot.
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Dad who killed 7 geese after ploughing his car into them walks free from court
A DAD who killed seven geese after ploughing his car into them has walked free from court. Abraham Andemariam didn’t stop after the distressing incident on Omega Boulevard and drove straight on to work. He left the greylag geese suffering on
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Thatto Heath Crusaders under 14s enjoy incredible trophy-winning season
THATTO Heath Crusaders U14s Swords junior rugby league have enjoyed a remarkable trophy-winning season which has culminated no fewer than 13 players signing scholarship forms for professional sides. The side, coached by Mike Woods and Phil Glover
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Michael Smith is not ready to be a former World darts champion
WORLD champion Michael Smith is not ready to hand his crown over to anyone else as he prepares for the defence of his title. The 33-year-old lifted the Sid Waddell Trophy for the first time in January after a stunning performance against Michael
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Have you had a baby in St Helens in November 2023?
WE would love to hear from new parents who welcomed their baby into the world this month. We are giving November babies the chance to appear in the St Helens Star for the first time. If you live in St Helens and celebrated a new baby boy or
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Former addict speaks of 'beautiful' recovery journey in getting life back on track
A MAN who has struggled with addiction for most of his adult life has spoken of his tough but "beautiful" recovery journey. Following a traumatic incident during his childhood, Mike Price fell into a cycle of addiction that started with alcohol
