Andrew Kilmurray

2 weeks ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Andrew Kilmurray

As reported previously, a small section of the wall that surrounds the lake at Taylor Park crumbled and fell into the water. A pathway next to the wall had already been cordoned off for safety reasons as St Helens Council anticipated it was close to collapsing. St Helens Council swiftly appointed a contractor to begin the works of repairing the wall. Workers have been seen at the site carrying out repairs, with sand bags placed around the wall and water to help them access the area.

2 weeks ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Andrew Kilmurray

Three age groups from Pilkington Recs - the under 8s, under 9s and under 12s  - travelled to the Lincolnshire coastline for the two day festival of rugby league, hosted at Butlin’s by the Leeds Rhino’s Community Foundation. The event gives players the chance to test themselves against opponents from leagues in Yorkshire, Humberside and Cumbria - as well as the North West Counties. A number of teams from St Helens took part in the event, which was held on consecutive weekends in May.

2 months ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Andrew Kilmurray

The fund seeks to help families who are in crisis A £3.136m fund providing "a safety net" for residents in need of support for matters such as essential household bills will continue for another year. St Helens Borough Council’s cabinet has approved plans to see Household Support Fund (HSF) continue for another year.

Feb 20, 2025 | sthelensstar.co.uk | Andrew Kilmurray

The building on Hardshaw Street is set to become a Health & Care Innovation Hub (Image: Submitted) A TOWN CENTRE building in St Helens could be converted into a Health & Care Innovation Hub housing a skills academy. Ambitious proposals to enhance pathways to training and career opportunities in the sector will be heard at a St Helens Borough Council cabinet meeting next week.

Dec 10, 2024 | sthelensstar.co.uk | Andrew Kilmurray

WHEN it comes to pantos, St Helens Theatre Royal seems to have a magic potion for producing a top-notch show. Over the past decade it has carved out a reputation for being home to one of the North West's best festive shows. And once again, this time through the dazzling spectacle of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, they have delivered with aplomb.