St Helens Star

The St Helens Star is a community newspaper that is distributed free of charge throughout the St Helens area in Merseyside, England. This publication has been serving the community since 1975. It faces strong competition from another local newspaper, The Reporter.

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Excitement building over St Helens town centre music festival

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.
Vibrant community centre celebrates its volunteers with 13,000 total hours of service

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".
Finishing touches being made on new Indian gastropub as opening date announced

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.
Long-running strikes end with pay victory for Livv Housing workers

4 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Elliot Jessett

Prescot-based Livv Housing manages more than 13,000 properties across the region and the North West – primarily in the Knowsley area. The firm became locked in an industrial dispute with union officials last year, which led to a stand-off lasting seven months.
Saints suffer a devastating double injury blow to two key backs

4 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Mike Critchley

Both picked up injuries in the fixture at Sewell Group Craven Park last Friday night and came off the field. It is very bad news with star man Welsby's knee injury requiring surgery, which took place today. This is expected to rule him out of selection for around 16 weeks. Murphy suffered a quad injury in the act of trying to score in the corner at Hull KR, which is expected to rule him out for around eight weeks.
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4 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Mike Critchley

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.
Police issue update on man and woman arrested after cannabis farm found

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

The cannabis farm was found on Sunday (Image: Merseyside Police) POLICE have given an update on a man and a woman who were arrested after officers found a cannabis farm at a house. The cannabis farm was discovered at a house in Garswood Road, in Garswood, on the night of Sunday, June 1. At around 8.25pm, officers attended a property after reports that it had been left insecure.
Man charged after 'crossbow fired at house'

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

A man has been charged (Image: Stock) DETECTIVES investigating reports of a crossbow fired at a house in Knowsley have charged a man. A report was received shortly after 9am that the front door and a window of an address on Madryn Avenue, Kirkby, had been struck with arrows from the weapon.
Abusive ex-partner jailed after 'prolonged assault' on female victim

4 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Stephen Crook (Image: Merseyside Police) A MAN who assaulted and attempted to strangle his ex-partner has been jailed for three years. Stephen Crook, 35, who the court heard had previous convictions for assault and controlling behaviour, launched a prolonged attack on his victim in her home after taking cocaine and drinking a bottle of vodka.
Lucky St Helens residents claim People's Postcode Lottery prize

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

Residents have scooped a prize in the People's Postcode Lottery (Image: Stock) RESIDENTS of a St Helens postcode are celebrating a win in the People’s Postcode Lottery this morning, Tuesday. The winning residents of WA9 4ZT have claimed a prize in the People’s Postcode Lottery draw today, June 3. 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.