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leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Leigh town centre (Image: Google Maps) CHILD poverty is at one of the highest levels on record across the Wigan borough, new data has shown. Published last month, statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) showed that around 4.45 million children were living in relative poverty in the year to April 2024, after housing costs were deducted.
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sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
A Rainhill man filmed himself stealing food (Image: X) A MAN has been given a lifetime ban from Everton's new waterfront stadium after filming himself stealing food. With Everton's new £750m stadium on Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool all but complete, a series of test events have been held in preparation of the official opening. The first of these events welcomed 10,000 fans to watch an under 18s game between Everton and Wigan on Monday, February 17.
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1 week ago | 
leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Westleigh Methodist Primary School, on Westleigh Lane (Image: Westleigh Methodist Primary School) A LEIGH primary school is celebrating a successful Ofsted inspection after retaining its Ofsted 'Good' status. Located on Westleigh Lane, Westleigh Methodist Primary School was inspected by Ofsted inspectors over two days in February, with the report published earlier this month.
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1 week ago | 
sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
A collision took place at the junction of Gaskell Street and Sutton Road (Image: Google Maps) EMERGENCY services rushed to the scene of a serious crash in St Helens last night. At around 9.20pm on Wednesday, April 16, two vehicles are reported to have collided at the junction of Sutton Road and Gaskell Street in St Helens. Police, paramedics, and the fire service were in attendance, with one individual reported to be "confined" to one of the vehicles.
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1 week ago | 
warringtonguardian.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
An artist's impression of a new look market square in Earlestown (Image: St Helens Council/ ECF) THE next significant steps to deliver the transformation of Earlestown town centre are set to be discussed at a Cabinet meeting next week. Following a successful £20m Levelling Up bid and an extra £8m of investment from St Helens Council, Earlestown is set to benefit from a huge regeneration project in the coming years.
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1 week ago | 
theboltonnews.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
An artist's impression of how the Talbot renovations will look (Image: The Talbot) A POPULAR pub is set to undergo a huge £350,000 renovation in Atherton. Located on Gadbury Fold, The Talbot has been a popular spot for its drinks selection, food menu, beer garden, and events. Temporarily closing on Monday, April 14, the pub's revamp will feature two distinct areas, including a vibrant bar and a welcoming family lounge, designed around the needs of families.
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1 week ago | 
sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Some of the funeral procession at St Helens Crematorium (Image: St Helens Star) THERE was a huge procession for a beloved man's funeral in St Helens today. Ahead of Amos Price's funeral on Wednesday, April 16, motorists were warned that there would be delays and traffic congestion throughout the town, due to road closures between midday and 4pm.
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1 week ago | 
sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
An artist's impression of a new look market square in Earlestown (Image: St Helens Council/ ECF) THE next significant steps to deliver the transformation of Earlestown town centre are set to be discussed at a Cabinet meeting next week. Following a successful £20m Levelling Up bid and an extra £8m of investment from St Helens Council, Earlestown is set to benefit from a huge regeneration project in the coming years.
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1 week ago | 
leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
An artist's impression of how the Talbot renovations will look (Image: The Talbot) A POPULAR pub is set to undergo a huge £350,000 renovation in Atherton. Located on Gadbury Fold, The Talbot has been a popular spot for its drinks selection, food menu, beer garden, and events. Temporarily closing on Monday, April 14, the pub's revamp will feature two distinct areas, including a vibrant bar and a welcoming family lounge, designed around the needs of families.
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1 week ago | 
sthelensstar.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham
Land is for sale adjacent to Sutton Cricket and Tennis Club (Image: Taurus Design Services) A PLOT of land has been placed with planning permission for four houses has been placed on the market . In January 2024, plans were submitted to construct four new properties on land adjacent to Sutton Cricket and Tennis Club, on New Street in Sutton. The site was previously used as outdoor tennis courts but had been vacant and disused for several years.
