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3 days ago | 
sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Crowds at a previous town centre music festival at Imperial Quarter (Image: Dave Henshaw) AN electric atmosphere is hoped for the return of a revamped music festival in St Helens town centre this weekend. Following the successes of the Westfield Street Music Festivals in years gone by, a collection of bar owners worked to bring the festival back to the town centre two years ago, after a four-year hiatus.
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4 days ago | 
sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
One of the dedicated volunteers at Newton Community Centre (Image: Newton Community Centre) A VIBRANT hub that has been an integral part of the community for almost four decades has celebrated the people that make the venue tick. Launched in a former school building in 1987, Newton Community Centre hosts a wide range of activities and workshops to cater to everyone "from ages nought to ninety".
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4 days ago | 
leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Following a rise in anti-social behaviour and off-road bikers across Greater Manchester, the anti-social use of these vehicles are reported to have caused misery within communities, with some incidents leaving people with serious injuries and even fatalities.
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4 days ago | 
sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Rangoli Sankey Arms, on Blackbrook Road (Image: St Helens Star) THE building of a former landmark boozer is set for a new future following a transformation into an Indian gastropub. A popular drinking den for many people over the decades, there was a huge response following the closure of the Ship Inn in October 2023.
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4 days ago | 
leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Proudly run by the National Association of British Market Authorities, this year's 'Love Your Local Market' campaign saw hundreds of markets across the country uniting to showcase the energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship that thrive at the heart of high streets.
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4 days ago | 
leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Members of the National Education Union (NEU) working at Outwood Academy Hindley have walked out on strike today (Tuesday, June 3), due to concerns over extensions to the school day and an increase in workload. With the Mornington Road school operated by Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT), the Trust has proposed to extend the school day by 30 minutes, across its 28 secondary schools.
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4 days ago | 
leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
On Saturday, May 31, patrolling officers from Greater Manchester Police's Neighbourhood Policing Team reported that they spotted a man on Railway Road, who they had previous intelligence on suspected drug dealing. The individual is reported to have evaded police, but was stopped and searched under the Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act and found to be in possession of numerous wraps of a suspected Class A substance.
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4 days ago | 
sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
A large venue in the middle of a bustling high street, the Pied Bull has been one of the most popular venues in Newton-le-Willows in recent years. Following a £500k refurb that was unveiled in 2021, the Pied Bull pub has become a popular spot due to its cosy and spacious bar, mouth-watering food menu, and outdoor seating.
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5 days ago | 
sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Diagnosed with epilepsy aged 11, Jasmine MacArthur managed her condition with medication and had been seizure free for more than a year. This is why the 16-year-old's sudden death back in March was all the more shocking, and after countless heartwarming tributes sent to the family, they have committed to keeping Jasmine's legacy alive and raising awareness of the condition they believe led to her passing.
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5 days ago | 
leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
As reported by the Journal, John Shenton was cyclist along Ridge Road, near Micklefield on the outskirts of Leeds, on Monday, April 28, when he was involved in a collision with a white Volkswagen Golf travelling in the same direction. Despite the Golf striking John, the vehicle failed to stop at the scene and left the Astley dad-of-two with fatal injuries. The vehicle was later found abandoned and burnt out in the Potternewton area of Leeds.
