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RL Star Anthony Gelling found not guilty of GBH against ex-partner Linda Roughley

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Coronation Street fans given chance to stay overnight on set in new 'pop-up B&B' By The Newsroom

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Steve Prescott Bridge goes blue for Dementia Awareness Week Staff reporter

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Social care under strain as demand for support rises in St Helens Katie Williams

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A young child has died after a suspected gas explosion in Heysham ‘destroys thre... Iain Lynn

People
Blackpool united in grief: 24 pictures of the convoy tribute to Jordan Banks Iain Lynn

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Shocking new images from the explosion scene in Heysham show a picture of utter ... Iain Lynn

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Traffic and Travel Motorists warned of Rainhill Stoops road closure Staff reporter

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Britain's most dangerous rural roads for young drivers have been identified Matt Allan

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Woman, 33, dies after motorway collision Jon Peake

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Knock-on rail disruption could last for days after cracks found in trains Press Association

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Cumbria/ Lancashire roadworks: Monday, May 3 to Sunday, May 9 Clare Kelly

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Crime
Police carry out day of action in St Helens to combat crime and disorder Andrew Nowell

Crime
Fresh appeal for witnesses after 13 year old assaulted in St Helens park Staff reporter

Crime
St Helens man caught driving empty coach containing cocaine worth £19.4m Gaynor Clarke

Crime
Man arrested in connection with murder of PCSO Julia James Press Association

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Weather
'Disruptive' snow on the way to the north west next week Iain Lynn

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Snowy start to weekend in St Helens Staff reporter

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Lakes landslide causes disruption to rail services in the north west Phil Cunnington

Health
Ambulance service receives dozens of calls after accidents spike in wintry weath... Phil Cunnington

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Business
Manchester Airport: The 'green list' destinations such as Portugal you can trave... James Graves

Business
St Helens businesses asked to have their say on safe reopening of high streets Staff reporter

Business
Haydock’s angry locals slam Amazon development and ask ‘where are the jobs?’ By The Newsroom

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Rail passengers warned of May bank holiday disruption on the West Coast main lin... Phil Cunnington

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St Helens landowner hit with enforcement notice for failing to clear waste Staff reporter

Politics
St Helens Southern Gateway scheme gets the green light Staff reporter

People
St Helens Council plan for summer and Christmas holiday clubs Staff reporter

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Education
Schools urged to promote best of St Helens for RL World Cup video John Yates

Education
Lockdowns badly affect children’s speech and language skills - and can have long... Claire Schofield

Education
Cowley students assist with university's dialect project Staff reporter

Coronavirus
Mobile phones to be banned in schools - as part of government drive against ‘out... Claire Schofield

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Coronavirus
Ministers considering return of tier system due to concerns over Indian variant Helen Johnson

Coronavirus
European countries set to allow entry for fully vaccinated UK holidaymakers Helen Johnson

Coronavirus
Boris Johnson urges ‘heavy dose of caution’ as England lockdown rules ease amid ... Helen Johnson

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St Helens couple who lost both children to illness honour son’s wish by fosterin... Alistair Mason

People
Guide dog owner reunited with his nan in St Helens after 15 months apart Staff reporter

People
Railway services disrupted as high-speed trains undergo 'precautionary checks' Press Association

People
A Rottweiler called Rambo had a lucky escape after eating 30 PPE gloves. Nicola Adam

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New laws around shopping supermarkets during covid - the rules in Aldi, Asda, Li... Group Reporter

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Nurse who treated Boris Johnson resigns over government's ‘lack of respect’ Finlay Greig

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Coronation Street fans can stay overnight on the iconic cobbles - how to book Helen Johnson