St Helens news
The latest stories from the St Helens Star newsdesk Last updated Monday, 11-Sep-2006 07:40:38 BST
Toddler was 'steering car'
A HORRIFIED motorist says she witnessed a man allow a little girl to sit on his lap and steer the wheel of a car on Tuesday afternoon.
Travellers accused of dumping toilet waste on kids' play zone
TOWN centre councillor John Beirne has accused a group of travellers of emptying the contents of several portable toilets onto a children's play area.
Residents meet over 'green' recycling plant
A WASTE management firm has attempted to allay residents' fears about its proposals to create a 'green' recycling plant near to a landfill site.
Beer bash goes down a real treat
WITH 9,000 pints of beer and 140 gallons of cider washed down with truckloads of pork scratchings, St Helen's Beer Festival has gone down a real treat writes HEATHER GEDNEY.
664 pupils suspended
RECORDS show 664 pupils were suspended from St Helens schools during the last year for offences including assaults on teachers, sexual misconduct and drug dealing.
My bin's been bugged!
A FURIOUS Haydock resident claims St Helens Council are fitting spying microchips to green wheelie bins and has branded the policy "Big Brother gone mad."
Paul's 'on the run' for hospice
A KEEN runner, whose mum suffers from inoperable small cell lung cancer, is limbering up to compete in the Great North Run to raise money for Willowbrook Hospice.
Man (78) punched
A 78-YEAR-OLD man was left bloodied after he was allegedly punched in the face in St Helens town centre.
Our midwives land a job at long last
CHRIS AMERY reports overdue joy for the dedicated duo who were prepared to commute to London to pursue careers
Quad squad success
POLICE patrolled wasteland and parks on quad bikes as officers went on the offensive against scrambler riders who are making the lives of neighbours across the town a misery.
Little sign of peace deal in bitter fire dispute
An increasingly bitter dispute between striking firefighters and the service's chiefs appeared no closer to being resolved as the Star went to press.
Museum tribute to Harriers' heritage
A SQUAD of ex-Sutton Harriers athletes this week unveiled a special nostalgic exhibition at the World of Glass.
Postie on the move
A POST office in Haydock will be on the move in October - but not very far.
Shaun is shorn!
AN amateur rugby league player who had not cut his hair for more than two years in memory of a dead pal, has finally shed his straggly shoulder-length locks to support a teenage cancer sufferer.
Nicola's peak challenge
WHEN she learned her great granny had been diagnosed with breast cancer, Nicola Sheridan decided to do something to raise awareness of the disease.
Ant's bidding for business take-off
A FORMER serviceman who joined the RAF straight from school is aiming for take-off in Civvy Street after launching his own business - with a little help from the Prince's Trust and St Helens Chamber.
Prestigious award for West Park old boy
A FORMER West Park pupil has received one of the most prestigious prizes in the world of science. John Burrows, a Professor of Atmospheric Physics at the University of Bremen, has been awarded the COSPAR William Nordberg Medal for his pioneering work on pollution levels in the ozone layer.
Council and bank team up in cash campaign
ST HELENS Council is linking up up with the Alliance and Leicester bank to offer more cash payment outlets across the borough.
Lottery boost for playhouse project
PLANS to re-create a Shakespearian playhouse in Prescot have edged a step closer after Knowsley Council received a slice of lottery funding.
Step back in time at heritage events
SEVERAL free heritage themed events have been lined up at Chester Lane Centre and Library.
Call to 'claim back' chantry
A PARISH priest says the church has to 'claim back' an ancient place of worship from drunken yobs who are desecrating its grounds.
Farewell to 'Bombardier Bill'
FAMILY and countless friends are mourning the death of a 95 years 'young' gentleman who earned local legend status as a hairdresser and crown green bowler.
Kurtz Ward set to close next month
HEALTH bosses have confirmed a 28-bed hospital ward is to close in St Helens early next month, but they insist the move is only temporary.
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the local news, sport and Saints stats from the St Helens Star
My bin's been bugged!
Our midwives land a job at long last
Little sign of peace deal in bitter fire dispute
Shaun is shorn!
Call to 'claim back' chantry
Farewell to 'Bombardier Bill'
