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The new memorial to Steve Prescott was unveiled

St Helens Council

New 'remarkable tribute' reflects Steve Prescott's 'enduring legacy'

One alleged victim reportedly withdrew £2,500 at Halifax bank in St Helens

One alleged victim reportedly withdrew £2,500 at Halifax bank in St Helens

Police name man charged in courier fraud investigation

Skimming devices have been seized from ATMs including in St Helens

Skimming devices have been seized from ATMs including in St Helens

Merseyside Police

Police warning after 'skimming devices' seized from ATMs

A contract has been agreed to demolish The Hardshaw Centre

A contract has been agreed to demolish The Hardshaw Centre

Planning and development

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Green light given for Hardshaw Centre demolition - at a cost of £7.5m

A fire was extinguished at the Ship Inn premises

A fire was extinguished at the Ship Inn premises

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Firefighters called to 'deliberate' fire at former pub premises

Various products will be available on the day

Various products will be available on the day

St Helens Pop-Up Market returns this month - here's what to expect

Philip Quinn died in August 2023

Philip Quinn died in August 2023

Liverpool Crown Court

Plea date set for man accused of murder of Philip Quinn

The cover of the 16-page Saints pull-out

The cover of the 16-page Saints pull-out

Saints 2025: 16-page season preview pull-out inside the St Helens Star

An appeal has been issued to find the next of kin of Rita Brown

An appeal has been issued to find the next of kin of Rita Brown

Coroner's Court

Search for next of kin of woman, 74, who has died

Lindy Leah is currently standing trial at Liverpool Crown Court

Lindy Leah is currently standing trial at Liverpool Crown Court

Carer ‘wore inappropriate, revealing clothes before boy', trial hears

Police on Broad Oak Road last Thursday night

Police on Broad Oak Road last Thursday night

Liverpool Crown Court

Police name woman charged in connection with stabbing of man

Tristan Sailor races through the West Hull defence

Tristan Sailor races through the West Hull defence

Wellens: Saints won't be putting shackles on NRL recruit Tristan Sailor

The defendant used the stolen card at stores, including Best One in Earlestown

The defendant used the stolen card at stores, including Best One in Earlestown

Thief who used stolen bank card at stores sentenced

St Peter's primary school in Newton-le-Willows

St Peter's primary school in Newton-le-Willows

Primary school retains 'Outstanding' reputation with top marks across all areas

News

Everton Football Club's Goodison Park ground

Everton Football Club's Goodison Park ground

Police appeal after abuse directed towards player at Merseyside derby

Oxley's store after it had been rebuilt in 1960

Oxley's store after it had been rebuilt in 1960

Oxley's department store: From success to closure

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund

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UK households could be eligible for £170 refund ahead of TV Licence price hike

According to the RAC, 150,000 UK drivers per year make this mistake, which can set drivers back up to £1,295

According to the RAC, 150,000 UK drivers per year make this mistake, which can set drivers back up to £1,295

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Drivers are warned of hidden £1,300 costs if they commit common mistake

The new upgraded memorial to Steve Prescott

The new upgraded memorial to Steve Prescott

St Helens Council

Upgraded memorial to the inspirational Steve Prescott unveiled

The 59-year-old was sentenced for drug driving

The 59-year-old was sentenced for drug driving

Drug driver, 59, banned from road as he is sentenced in court

Alcedo staff at last year's white rafter fundraising event

Alcedo staff at last year's white rafter fundraising event

Sixty colleagues to dedicate fundraising day to charity set up for Southport victim

There will be a year-long campaign in St Helens

There will be a year-long campaign in St Helens

Child Sexual Abuse

NSPCC launch campaign in St Helens to tackle child abuse

The drama series, Protection, was filmed in Birkenhead

The drama series, Protection, was filmed in Birkenhead

New ITV thriller ‘Production’ filmed in Merseyside to air this spring

Police have arrested a suspect in the courier fraud investigation

Police have arrested a suspect in the courier fraud investigation

Man arrested after 'courier fraud' saw elderly victims conned out of thousands

Hundreds of people attended the 'Ways to Work' event

Hundreds of people attended the 'Ways to Work' event

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Hundreds turn out to Town Hall employment event with Home Bargains

The 21-year-old appeared before the court

The 21-year-old appeared before the court

Manchester Airport

Drugs suspect arrested at Manchester Airport appears in court

Emergency services at the scene on Robins Lane

Emergency services at the scene on Robins Lane

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Emergency services rush to scene as car crashes onto its side

The Rainhill Trials exhibition, which has been standing in a converted carriage next to Rainhill Library

The Rainhill Trials exhibition, which has been standing in a converted carriage next to Rainhill Library

New home confirmed for historic Rainhill Trials exhibition artefacts

Plans have been made to replace the current petrol station with a larger premises

Plans have been made to replace the current petrol station with a larger premises

Planning and development

Plans for new petrol station building after planned demolition

An Ode to Full Fibre Broadband. (Hey, it’s Valentine’s Month, so why not?)

Lucy Harrison

Lucy Harrison

Heartbroken family pays tribute to 'beautiful' woman who died in America

Drivers in Britain are being hit by an average of more than 41,000 parking tickets a day by private companies.

Drivers in Britain are being hit by an average of more than 41,000 parking tickets a day by private companies.

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Parking companies pledge change to stop punishing drivers for common mistake

All the Michelin starred restaurants 2025 within easy reach of St Helens

All the Michelin starred restaurants 2025 within easy reach of St Helens

All the Michelin starred restaurants 2025 within easy reach of St Helens

Cllr James Tasker has expressed disappointment over the handling of the sale

Cllr James Tasker has expressed disappointment over the handling of the sale

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'Disappointment' over sale of closed library building

The boy appeared before Merseyside Youth Court

The boy appeared before Merseyside Youth Court

Teen admits to breaking into property carrying 'large kitchen knife'

Daniel Bourne was detained by PD Quga

Daniel Bourne was detained by PD Quga

Liverpool Crown Court

'Reckless' driver reversed into police car and nearly hit officer

A huge £134m regeneration plan aims to transform St Helens town centre

A huge £134m regeneration plan aims to transform St Helens town centre

Planning and development

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Demolition date set to 'kickstart highly visible change and renewal' in town centre

André Rieu’s 75th birthday celebrations come to St Helens this April

André Rieu’s 75th birthday celebrations come to St Helens this April

André Rieu’s 75th birthday celebrations come to St Helens this April

Sport

Morgan Knowles - in his 11th season at Saints

Morgan Knowles: Saints hungry to match the benchmark set by Wigan

Saints 21-man squad for Salford

Saints 21-man squad for Salford

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Paul Wellens' names Saints 21- man squad for Salford Super League clash

Jon Bennison's try from a Tristan Sailor pass

Jon Bennison's try from a Tristan Sailor pass

Why enjoyment is a key ingredient of Saints' fresh start in 2025 Super League

David Fairleigh - strong in the World Club Challenge win over Brisbane Broncos in 2001

David Fairleigh - strong in the World Club Challenge win over Brisbane Broncos in 2001

Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: Arguably the finest Australian forward to wear the Red Vee

Lee Briers shouts his instructions

Lee Briers shouts his instructions

Saints attack coach Briers: We want to make sure we are a threat with the ball

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National Sport

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing hamstring surgery (Mike Egerton/PA)

Arsenal’s Kai Havertz will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing hamstring surgery (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kai Havertz out for the season as Arsenal confirm hamstring injury

Ian Wright hopes Raheem Sterling can kick on with Kai Havertz injured (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ian Wright hopes Raheem Sterling can kick on with Kai Havertz injured (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ian Wright hopes Raheem Sterling can take his chance with Kai Havertz injured

Gidleigh Park was an emphatic winner at Windsor (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Gidleigh Park was an emphatic winner at Windsor (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Gidleigh Park all set for Pendil mission

A new strategy has been designed to keep people within the racing industry (David Davies/PA)

A new strategy has been designed to keep people within the racing industry (David Davies/PA)

New strategy announced to improve retention of people working in racing

Ian Wright hopes Raheem Sterling can kick on with Kai Havertz injured (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ian Wright hopes Raheem Sterling can kick on with Kai Havertz injured (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ian Wright hopes Raheem Sterling can take his chance with Kai Havertz injured

Premier League clubs have opted to stick with the existing financial rules for next season, the PA news agency understands (Mike Egerton/PA)

Premier League clubs have opted to stick with the existing financial rules for next season, the PA news agency understands (Mike Egerton/PA)

Premier League to retain PSR next season

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, left, and McLaren’s Lando Norris had a battle last season (PA)

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, left, and McLaren’s Lando Norris had a battle last season (PA)

‘I need to get my elbows out’ – Lando Norris gets tough with Max Verstappen

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Letters

Reader Letter: Please wear hi-vis

READER LETTER: Please wear hi-vis

Victims Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar

Victims Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar

Southport Tragedy

READER LETTER: Sadly 'lessons' are hardly ever learned

Reader Letter: Messy neighbours are affecting house sale

Reader Letter: Messy neighbours are affecting house sale

READER LETTER: Messy neighbours are affecting our house sale

Reader Comment: have a thought for café staff

Reader Comment: have a thought for café staff

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READER COMMENT: Spare a thought for café staff

Reader Letter: Do cyclists realise how dangerous this is?

Reader Letter: Do cyclists realise how dangerous this is?

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READER LETTER: Do cyclists realise how dangerous this is?

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Nostalgia

For many years the shelters in Victoria Square served as the town's bus station

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The history of St Helens bus station

Saints Premiership winners 1993

Saints Premiership winners 1993

INTERVIEW: Shane Cooper has nothing but fond memories of his time in St Helens

An article from the Prescot Reporter in December 12, 1874

An article from the Prescot Reporter in December 12, 1874

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The 'scandal to civilisation' in Parr

A school concert to celebrate their 150th anniversary

A school concert to celebrate their 150th anniversary

The opening of Corpus Christi school...150 years ago

An inter-school version of It's A Knock Out was a popular show event during the 1970

An inter-school version of It's A Knock Out was a popular show event during the 1970

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50 years ago this week...the St Helens Show was in full swing

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National News

Andrew Malkinson, who served 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, after being cleared by the Court of Appeal (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Andrew Malkinson, who served 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, after being cleared by the Court of Appeal (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

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Wrongly convicted man ‘anxious about losing home’ for receiving compensation

Michael Steele (left), pictured with Jack Whomes, is to be freed (Essex Police/PA)

Michael Steele (left), pictured with Jack Whomes, is to be freed (Essex Police/PA)

‘Essex Boys’ killer can be released from prison, Parole Board says

Semina Halliwell was 12 when she died (Family handout/PA)

Semina Halliwell was 12 when she died (Family handout/PA)

Inquest into death of girl, 12, who took overdose finds her intent was ‘unknown’

King Charles visits the SEaH wind turbine plant on Teesside (Oli Scarff/PA)

King Charles visits the SEaH wind turbine plant on Teesside (Oli Scarff/PA)

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King tells Swiss worker ‘my skiing days are behind me’

Katharine Birbalsingh in her inaugural speech as chairwoman of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) on the cost of living (PA)

Katharine Birbalsingh in her inaugural speech as chairwoman of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) on the cost of living (PA)

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Bridget Phillipson ‘told high-profile headteacher to lower her tone’ in meeting

Farmers stage a demonstration during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Buckinghamshire

Farmers stage a demonstration during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Buckinghamshire

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People face choice between NHS or farmers’ tax breaks, says PM after protest

Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes China’s foreign affairs minister Wang Yi ahead of a meeting at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London. (James Manning/PA)

Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomes China’s foreign affairs minister Wang Yi ahead of a meeting at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London. (James Manning/PA)

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UK remains ‘robust’ with Beijing, Lammy says as he greets Chinese official

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