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Search for next of kin of St Helens man, 91, who has died

1 day ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

An appeal has been issued to trace Mr Gaskell's next of kin (Image: Stock) AN APPEAL has been issued to trace the next of kin of a 91-year-old man who has died. The Coroner's Officer is searching for relatives of William Gaskell, of New Street, Sutton. Mr Gaskell died on Thursday, June 12.
Tributes to 'truly great historian' who was fount of knowledge on St Helens

1 day ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

Ted Forsyth, from Haresfinch, who made a key discovery about the Windleshaw Chantry, has died aged 83. Ted had originally started working at the chantry's grounds to help renovate the old graves located there. Over time, his interest in the history of the chantry grew and he researched the site extensively. He took the time to visit libraries and archives across the country to source and check original documents and a lot of what is known about the chantry now is due to Ted’s original research.
Number of homes evacuated confirmed after bomb squad called out

1 day ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

Searches by the bomb squad at the house on Chadwick Road continue today. Hundreds of residents in Haresfinch have been evacuated following the discovery on Tuesday this week. In total, 234 homes have been evacuated, St Helens Council has confirmed. Displaced residents are advised in the first instance to seek overnight accommodation with family and friends if possible, the council said.
Suspected thief seen 'hastily leaving shop' arrested

2 days ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

The suspect was seen coming from a shop on Wigan Road (Image: Stock) A SUSPECTED thief was detained by police after being spotted by police “hastily leaving” a shop. Officers from the West Leigh neighbourhood team saw the man on Wednesday, June 25, while on route to conduct a partnership visit with colleagues from the council. Police say the suspect was seen hastily leaving a shop on Wigan Road. He was detained a short distance away with a bag full of suspected stolen items.
Police name man who died at property where unexploded wartime devices found

2 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

A police cordon on Chadwick Road (Image: St Helens Star) POLICE have named the man who died at a property in Haresfinch where the bomb squad were called out to over unexploded wartime devices. A cordon has been in place in Haresfinch, following the discovery inside a house on Tuesday, June 24, will remain in place until at least tomorrow, Thursday, police have said in an update today.
'Unique' furnace lit as Glass Futures marks milestone moment

2 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

The world first at the £54m Global Centre of Excellence, which is based at the former United Glass site, heralds the start of international trials aimed at creating sustainable, lower-carbon glass and other materials. In a ceremony held at the Peasley Cross facility this morning, Steve Rotheram, metro mayor of the city Region, lit the 30-tonne-a-day furnace.
Lucky Lowton residents claim People's Postcode Lottery prize

2 days ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

Residents of a Lowton postcode have claimed a prize (Image: Stock) IT has been a lucky day for some residents who had a win in the People’s Postcode Lottery this morning. The winning residents in Lowton, from the postcode WA3 1LS, have claimed a £1,000 prize in the People’s Postcode Lottery draw today, Wednesday, June 25. Each month, people can sign up with their postcode and pay £12.25 a month to be in with a chance of winning the draw.
Unexploded ordnances found in St Helens house were wartime devices

3 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

A cordon has been in place in Haresfinch, following the discovery inside a house on Tuesday, June 24, will remain in place until at least tomorrow, Thursday, police have said in an update today. Officers attended the property on Chadwick Road on Monday, June 23, following the non-suspicious death of John Nelson, who was aged 64.
St Helens MP joins rebellion of MPs fighting Government's disability benefits cuts

3 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

On Tuesday, the Prime Minister said the Government must take "hard, honest choices" in a defiant message after more than 100 MPs from within his party signed a Commons bid to stop the changes in their tracks. It comes following the Government proposing a number of measures to reduce the overall amount being spent on welfare, including through limiting the eligibility for PIP. Ministers have previously said the reforms could save up to £5 billion-a-year.
Police cordon remains after bomb squad called and unexploded devices found

3 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

A police cordon in place on Chadwick Road (Image: St Helens Star) POLICE cordons remain in place on an estate after the bomb squad were called after unexploded devices were found at an address following the death of a man. Police attended the property on Chadwick Road, Haresfinch on Monday following the death of a man in his 60s. On Tuesday afternoon, officers discovered what they described as an unexploded ordnance and following an extensive search, several more were found.