IF, when Lancashire Police first took the step four months ago of displaying 'wanted posters' of on-the-run offenders on the Internet, cynics saw it as a gimmicky move, they have surely been disabused as the force again employs this weapon in the fight
REGARDING your report (LET, April 11) I find it hard to believe that the diocesan officials are drawing up a £1million plan to renovate the Grade 2 listed buildings in Church Street, Blackburn, for them to become a high-class restaurant and bar. I remember
THE hunt for an arsonist who sparked a blaze at a Bolton hotel, killing two people, continued today. Detectives throughout the day were interviewing former and present employees of the hotel and a detailed fingertip search of a fire-ravaged corridor at
ALONG with everyone else who uses Corporation Park in Blackburn, I was delighted when the news finally came through that the Council had finally won the bid for Heritage Fund money. (LET, April 16). Corporation Park is a beautiful park and is much enjoyed
THE mystery of why a Leigh mother-of-two plunged to her death from the fifth floor of a Benidorm hotel may never be solved, an inquest was told. Janet Collier, 40, of South Avenue, died after falling from the balcony of the room she was sharing with two
TWO men and a youth alleged to have been involved in an incident during which a dog was said to have been told to attack a police officer have appeared in court. Mitchell Harvey, 18, of Crostons Road, Bury, Christopher Foster, 18, of the same address,
BLACKBURN Rovers took a giant step nearer the Premiership last night after a thumping 4-1 victory over Grimsby -- but it came at a price as Craig Short became the latest player to join the Ewood casualty list. Goals from David Dunn, Eyal Berkovic and
GRIMSBY TOWN 1 - ROVERS 4, Andy Neild reports from Blundell Park. Cornwall 60 - Dunn 35, Berkovic 39, Jansen 58, 86 MATT Jansen may have earned his team-mates a trip to the chippy after his deadly double crowned an amazing goal-feast at rain-lashed Blundell
I AM A resident in Sutton, it's quite industrial with the Hayes Chemicals factory near by and various other businesses. Since Morrisons was closed down, then demolished and all of the concrete, bricks etc. scattered all over the site, the area looks really
I WOULD like to respond to Mr J Brooks' letter published on April 19, regarding council tax, and in which Mr Brooks wrongly accused me of doing nothing over the last four years to win a fair deal for St Helens ratepayers. Can I point out that it took
HALF a million trees have been planted and new woodland the size of 500 football pitches has been created during the Forest of Burnley project. After four years overseeing the ever-expanding Forest of Burnley Ellen Dempster, the London-based Millennium
A TEENAGER suffered a punctured lung after he was allegedly attacked as he lay on the floor of his own home. Shaun Ruddeforth, 19, was punched at his front door, sent "reeling" into his bathroom, kicked and hit and then stabbed twice in the chest, after
A TEENAGER suffered horrific facial injuries when a 25-litre drum exploded in his face when he put a match to it. Matthew Laycock, 14, is now in intensive care at Pendlebury Children's Hospital, Manchester, where doctors are waiting to see if his eyesight
ST HELENS will be a 'ghost town' at the weekend when an estimated 20,000 Saints fans hit the Twickenham trail for the Challenge Cup Final against holders Bradford Bulls (kick-off 2.45pm). With Wembley being rebuilt this100th showdown is the first to be
PORTICO took another step towards claiming the North West Counties League Premier Division title at the first time of asking with this impressive win. Craig Peel gave Portico the lead with a powerful try in the opening minutes, converted by Mike Hobin
Haresfinch 32 Heysham Atoms 10 FINCH ended their season in fine style with a well-deserved first-ever win over the Atoms which hopefully will be enough to maintain their Division Two status. An outstanding first-half display saw the homesters turn around
SAINTS' Twickenham-bound squad has received a massive morale-booster with an emphatic denial by Keiron Cunningham that he will play his last game for the club in the Cup Final. Speculation has been rife that Keiron, who is rated number one hooker in the
Haydock 17 Halton Simms Cross 17 DESPITE missing a number of 'regulars', Haydock staged a great fightback to deservedly grab a point against fellow contenders Simms Cross and keep alive their hopes of retaining their Premier Division title. The home side
THE following duty chemists will be available for dispensing services on Sunday, April 29, between noon and 1pm (unless stated otherwise): R.W. Barton Ltd., 65-67 Eccleston Street, Prescot; Taylor's Chemist, 191 West End Road, Haydock (10am to 8pm); Lloyds
A TOP-level task force charged with helping Lancashire recover in the aftermath of foot and mouth disease, will be headed by a Pendle man. Colne county councillor Tim Ormrod has been appointed chairman of the Lancashire Network which provides on-the-phone
EARLY memories will come flooding back for scores of former pupils when a Pendle nursery celebrates its Golden Jubilee. Newtown Nursery, Colne, will host a reunion of ex-pupils and staff when it marks 50 years of education on Saturday -- a half century
READER Alan Hunter is puzzled by an old bottle he recently unearthed. What makes it different is that it has pit-head gear embossed on it, together with the company name of Ryders of St Helens. Now, Alan is curious to know more about why the clear-glass
MENTION of a Catholic club which once existed opposite the Hippodrome Cinema (now a bingo hall) in St Helens, has had the old pint-pot gang scratching their heads. Passing mention of the club appeared on April 12, when a veteran Blackbrooker suggested
A TOWN centre pest is facing a jail sentence after becoming the first person in Hyndburn to break an anti-social behaviour order which prevented him from entering shops. Michael Aspin, 25, appeared before Hyndburn Magistrates and pleaded guilty to breaking
THE OWNERS of a new wine bar which will occupy one of Great Harwood's most well-known buildings have promised to restore it to its former glory. Business partners, and sisters, Angela Glynn and Beverley Sharples, were given planning permission last week
TWO public meetings arranged for next week in Whalley and Clitheroe will assess the level of support from local businesses for a proposed crime-spy TV system. The scheme has been approved in principle from the Home Office which will fund the installation
A TRIP to the capital is on the cards next week for an East Lancashire woman -- but sightseeing and shopping are way down on her list. Instead Dorothy Maskell, of Oak Bank, Newton, near Clitheroe, has an appointment with the Queen. And, when she walks
CLARETS skipper Steve Davis praised his battle-hardened team-mates for rising to the challenge and keeping the Clarets' play-off hopes alive. Having been promotion dark horses all along, Burnley were under pressure last night to keep their campaign alive
RAINHILL United have been crowned champions of the St Helens McDonald JOL under 16s division, while Whiston Juniors have carried off both the under 14s and under 12s titles. RESULTS Sunday, April 22 Under 16s: Dawson Cup 2nd round: St Annes 4 Penlake
THE final stages of the Greenalls Spring Classic, which has attracted some of the North West's top crown green bowlers, will be held at the Greenalls Social Club, Alder Hey Road, Eccleston on Saturday, April 28, starting at 5.30pm. Winner of the competition
HAYDOCK CC travelled to Croston for the first game of the season in the Southport & District League and made a steady start. Batting first, Haydock scored 205-5 with new signing C. Sackfield scoring 50 and S. Pickavance blasting a quickfire 62. When
HARD though it is to dispute the good intentions of the anti-burglary drive launched in three of Blackburn's crime hot-spots -- all part of a £250-million nationwide burglary-reduction initiative by the government -- isn't there a more effective way of
ISN'T what's shocking about the fact that nearly one in three taxis checked in a police swoop in Burnley and Padiham was so unsafe that they had to be ordered off the road not so much this appalling state of affairs, but that it's nigh on routine? I've
MOANING about the council starting to ration 'poop scoops' among dog-owners in Barnoldswick, Councillor David Whipp says the restrictions are crazy -- and that the town's dogs deserve better. But why on earth should council taxpayers be, in effect, expected
THE hunt for an arsonist who sparked a blaze at a Bolton hotel, killing two people, continued today. Detectives throughout the day were interviewing former and present employees of the hotel and a detailed fingertip search of a fire-ravaged corridor at
PLAY-OFF seeking Burnley have been rocked by the loss of striker Gareth Taylor for the final leg of their promotion push after Manchester City demanded a fee for their out-of-favour front man. Taylor looked set to complete a third month on loan from Maine
LANCASHIRE'S engineering industry has a new champion following the appointment of Walter McKinlay as chief executive of the Engineering Partnership. Mr McKinlay has a wealth of experience in manufacturing and joins from the National Engineering Laboratory
MERSEYSIDE Police is revising its response to alarms at commercial premises in a bid to make the best use of resources. The force responds to 30,000 alarm calls each year, which account for 30 per cent of all emergency calls and the majority receive an
ORGANISERS of this year's 21st Darwen Gala are looking for people from the town who will be celebrating their 21st birthday on Saturday, August 18. The birthday people will be invited to come along and join in the fun. Organisers also still on the look
A NEW directory of translators and interpreters has been produced by Blackburn with Darwen's rights, advice and entitlements department. The directory will provide a better service to overseas visitors and ethnic minority groups in the area. It includes
FEARS that babies would not be allowed into Twickenham for the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final and that youngsters under five years of age would be herded into a special sectioned-off area, have been allayed following inquiries by the Star. We were alerted
ALL things green will be celebrated during May's Green Week. Bird enthusiasts can learn more about bird song at Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen, with local expert Mavis Smith at the first event on Sunday, May 20. Also on Sunday, Everton Street Bowling Green
VOLUNTEERS will be get a feel for the great outdoors when they transform a patch of waste land into a sensory garden. As part of a Groundforce-style makeover, apprentices from the North British Housing Association will get stuck into the task at Darwen
RAINFORD Band is riding on the crest of a wave after celebrating its fourth contest victory this season. The band, a member of the North West Counties Brass Bands Association, has notched up wins at Fleetwood, Widnes, Preston and Tameside, ensuring that
ARTIST Peter Coughlin has set sail for fame and fortune after his masterpieces appeared on a television documentary series. Peter, of Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, built model ships for 20 years and was snapped up by a British film company to show off his favourites
A REWARD is being offered after vandals on a wrecking spree slashed the tyres of vehicles. At least 16 people contacted the police after finding tyres on their vehicles around the Park Road area of Waterfoot had been slashed overnight -- early reports
TWO Saab saloon cars valued at £16,000 and £14,000 have been stolen from the Bay Horse Saab Garage, in Longsight Road, Clayton-le-Dale. It is believed four white males, one with fair short hair entered the showroom and distracted the salesman while one
A DEVASTATED father whose jaw was broken in an unprovoked attack has been left too scared to leave his house. The 42-year-old man was assaulted by three Asian men as he left a takeaway in the Bastwell area of Blackburn. He suffered a broken jaw and damage
A FORMER house warden at a care home has been convicted of physically and sexually abusing a young boy. A Liverpool Crown Court jury took less than three hours to find 68-year-old Thomas Lees guilty of one charge of indecent assault and one of child cruelty
AN album by a punk band has hit the shops -- more than 20 years after it was recorded. If fate had dealt a different hand the names of Phil Hendriks, Ian 'Strang' Barnes, Tommy O'Kane and 'Big John' McVitie would be as familiar as John, Paul, George or
BACUP slipped to defeat at Chadderton in the NWCL Division Two despite taking a third minute lead. Good build up play from Nicky Taylor, Steven Gavin left Paul Waine to set up Damian Moran who fired home his third goal of the campaign as Brent Peter's
CLITHEROE 1 KIDSGROVE 0 CLITHEROE climbed back to second in the North West Counties Division One with a hard-fought victory over Kidsgrove at Shawbridge last night. Mark Stewart scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 36th minute after Neil Spencer
PADIHAM 0 WARRINGTON TOWN 2 PADIHAM lost only their second league game in nine outings when Warrington Town beat them 2-0 at the Arbories to go top of the North West Counties Football League Division Two table on goal difference, ahead of Nelson. Trailing
ACCRINGTON STANLEY 2 BARROW 1 A GOAL three minutes into stoppage time from super-sub Mark Ceraolo snatched three points for ten-man Stanley and ended Barrow's run of eight consecutive wins. The Reds went ahead after 24 minutes when Simon Carden threaded
FORMER Stonyhurst College pupils Will Greenwood and Ian Balshaw were today included in a 37-strong squad to tour Australia this summer. It will be captained by England skipper Martin Johnson who makes Lions history. Johnson, who was at the helm in South
Liverpool St Helens 16 Stourbridge 48 A WEAKENED LSH side put up a spirited effort against a full-strength Stourbridge outfit whose clinical win almost guarantees them the title. The game was evenly-fought for the first 20 minutes with LSH scoring two
THE weather may have been miserable, but the cycle racing certainly wasn't, as 50 riders lined up for the St Helens Senior Road Race, which covered 16 laps (104kms) of the Clieves Hill circuit. First break of the day went on the first lap with Elliot
K. PARKINSON was the week's star performer in Haydock Racing Pigeon Club's race from Hereford and first place in Earlestown HS's race from Kempsey. RESULTS Rainhill HS racing from Wollaston 14/4/ 1. Owen, McCardle, Frost 1231.03 2. Owen, McCardle, Frost
THERE will be an extravaganza of music when 'Beyond Broadway' comes to the Theatre Royal St Helens on Friday, April 27 with curtain up at 7.30pm. This features an evening of dazzling highlights from the top Broadway and West End shows. And be prepared
NEXT meeting of the St Helens & District Geranium Society will be held on Thursday, May 3, starting at 7.30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall, Peasley Cross when Bob Chapman will talk about fuchsias. Non-members are welcome to attend.
THE first farmers market on Merseyside is back! The market will return to St Helens on Friday, April 27 after being put on hold because of the foot and mouth epidemic. The market will re-open at St Mary's Outdoor Market between 9am and 3 pm. High-quality
SIX members of the Hughes family from Earlestown will be running in the Sheffield Marathon on Saturday, April 28 to raise money for Age Concern. Frank and Carl will be running the full marathon; Michael Hughes and Debbie Davies, the half-marathon and
THE ORIENTAL art of Tai Chi is helping workers at St Helens Town Hall chill out as part of a health promotion exercise for council employees. Tai Chi, which originates from China, may provide many benefits to health and well-being. For a small fee local
SHOPKEEPERS and tenants in the Cambridge Road and Boundary Road area have launched a 'Shop Watch' scheme to help fight crime and disorder. Shops participating in the Newtown Shop Watch will display a poster and will be able to contact each other, and
A 29 year-old man was taken to Whiston Hospital after he lost two upper teeth in a vicious assault in the early hours of Wednesday, April 18. The incident occurred between 12.30am and 12.45am when the man who was walking along Duke Street, St Helens,
A LECTURER from St Helens is taking part in an exciting new internet project for teachers. Chris Macro, a senior lecturer in primary science at Edge Hill College, Ormskirk, has been asked to contribute to a web-based resource called Heinemann Explore.
ST HELENS & Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust has issued a statement regarding Michael Abrams, who is a patient at the Scott Clinic in Rainhill, following recent reports in Sunday newspapers that may have sparked concerns among St Helens residents. The
Doncaster Rovers 4 Leigh RMI 0 STEVE Waywell and his Leigh RMI side must want the season to end right now, after their defensive frailties were exposed in dramatic style by Doncaster Rovers. Leigh were outplayed in every sense of the word and should have
Burnley Ladies Speakers' Club, Pendleside Hospice, Burnley Road, Reedley, 7.30pm. Blackburn Music Society Charity Shop, Lord Street West, Blackburn, 10am-4pm. The Ancient Art of Coopering, Rossendale Museum, Whitaker Park, Rawtenstall, 7.30pm. "HMS Pinafore
I SPENT some time reading my diary for 1995 and I had some information about my favourite bird watching organisation. This is the British Trust for Orinthology (BTO), which has developed the study of our common birds into a scientific masterpiece. Since
REGARDING your article (LET, April 11) about the Crown and Thistle pub in Darwen adding kangaroo and crocodile to its menu, aren't there enough animals slaughtered each year without more breeds added to the list? If people only realised what actually
TEST batsmen the world over will be breathing a sigh of relief if Courtney Walsh has indeed finally hung up his boots. After taking three second-innings wickets in the West Indies' win over South Africa at the start of the week, Walsh extended his world-record
A TEACHER who waited 20 months to have his name cleared after he was accused of assaulting a pupil said today: "I have no ill-feeling towards anyone involved." A jury at Preston Crown Court took just 15 minutes to return a not guilty verdict against Garth
Leigh RMI 2 Yeovil 3 LEIGH RMI produced a battling performance against title-chasing Yeovil Town at Hilton Park last night but went down to a heroic defeat as the Somerset side kept their hopes of Third Division Football well and truly alive. Just 10
HOW the lads played and key moments from victory over Grimsby. TEAMS: Rovers: (4-4-2) from right to left Friedel Curtis, Berg, Short Johnson, Berkovic, Flitcroft, Dunn, Hignett Jansen, Hughes Subs: Bent (for Hughes, 63), Gillespie (for Hignett, 74), Taylor
I WISH that St Helens Council would take a leaf out of Liverpool City Council's books and ban all ball games in streets and roads which are in residential areas. I get plagued by the same kids nearly every day. I work shifts, so sometimes I am sleeping
REGARDING Mr Brown's reply to my earlier letter and his defence of working parents (Star letter April 19th) on the issue of parents who drop their children off at school. Of course there will always be exceptions , Mr Brown's case being one of them, but
I SEE from your Star edition of 29th March, St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council have received an application for the erection of a 15 metre high lattice mast at the junction of the M62 and Clock Face Road at Crows Nest Farm, Bold Heath. I hope that
COULD someone on our demolition council please explain what is happening to our housing stock? Over the past few years we have seen houses of 29 years old being demolished. Houses in Park Road were demolished a few years ago - why? - when houses were
FEARFUL neighbours are waiting to learn if slaughtered animals, the tragic toll of the foot and mouth crisis, are to be be buried 'on their doorstep' despite strong opposition from St Helens Council, local farmers, police and the owners of the site. Neighbours
RESIDENTS in part of the Whittlefield area of Burnley are the first to be invited to take part in a "Down Your Way" initiative. Labour councillors in the Burnley West county council division are piloting the new way of keeping in touch with residents
A CLUB chairman carried out a cheeky protest when his rugby team hit rock bottom by crashing to an 88-0 defeat at Carlisle. Ian Wilkinson, a 6ft 4ins, 19-stone second row forward, stood starkers at the bar of the crowded Reedley clubhouse with a cigar
UGB 18 Crosfields A 24 AFTER trailing 16-4 at the interval, UG staged a rousing second-half rally that had the visitors praying for the final whistle. Kel Turner (2), Birkett Motors man-of-the-match, M. Blake and D. Johnston scored the home tries, with
Dewsbury Moor 14 Thatto Heath Crusaders 36 HEATH clinched promotion from Division Two of the National Conference League at the first time of asking with this victory over strugglers Dewsbury Moor following a midweek drubbing of Castleford Panthers. An
Warrington Wolves 56 Saints 22 SORRY, shorthanded Saints were devoured by the ravenous Wolves at wet and windy Wilderspool -- but their problems didn't end with the final hooter. Warrington's 10-try triumph was their first Super League win over Saints
A BIRTHDAY day out ended in a part-time post worker losing her driving licence and her good name. Burnley magistrates heard how Janet Walshaw, 34, was spotted going down the wrong side of the road, then through a red light and narrowly missing a traffic
THE quest is on for information about a local hero. It was triggered by a wealth of earlier correspondence, on this page, regarding second world war aircraft. And now, R. Hill of Freckleton Road, Toll Bar, wonders if any other readers can provide details
STUCK for something to do on the May Day Bank Holiday? Then look no further than the major gala event being jointly staged by the recently-formed Residents Association of Moss Bank and Carr Mill and the Friends of Clinkham Wood . Roy Litherland, association
FAME at last! Thumbing through a glossy magazine, dedicated to environmental matters, I've found myself unexpectedly mentioned in despatches. This homespun old column also gets a pat on the back. Presumably it's in return for 'lifting' a piece I wrote
MINSTER, the cheeky Border Terrier, managed to get himself stuck in railings at West End County Primary School, Oswaldtwistle. He was freed by the school's dinner ladies.
A BLACKBURN Rovers fan was found dead in his car early today after failing to return home from the team's 4-1 victory at Grimsby. The man, who is believed to be in his 70s, was found in the blue T-reg Ford Fiesta in Wyresdale Avenue, Accrington, shortly
HYNDBURN Council leader Peter Britcliffe today insisted he would still fight the General Election after his long-term lover was convicted of a second drink-related offence in a month. Gabrielle Kroger, who has been Coun Britcliffe's partner for 10 years
A TEACHER who waited 20 months to have his name cleared after he was accused of assaulting a pupil said today: "I have no ill-feeling towards anyone involved." A jury at Preston Crown Court took just 15 minutes to return a not guilty verdict against Garth
PLAY-OFF seeking Burnley have been rocked by the loss of striker Gareth Taylor for the final leg of their promotion push after Manchester City demanded a fee for their out-of-favour front man. Taylor looked set to complete a third month on loan from Maine
Burnley 2 - Tranmere 1, Pete Oliver reports from Turf Moor. Moore 22 mins, Mullin 59 - Yates 20 GARETH Taylor was the name on everyone's lips before Burnley's latest do-or-die clash in their epic play-off quest. Yet by the end of another night of high
KEY figures on the Clarets in their 2-1 victory over Tranmere. BURNLEY (4-4-2) Michopoulos; (from right) West (Cook 46), Davis, Armstrong, Thomas; Little, Weller (Maylett 62), Ball, Briscoe; Moore, Mullin (Payton 83). Subs not used: Cox, Crichton. TRANMERE
A BATTLING 42 by 'forgotten man' Richard Eaton and 30s by Tulley and Hilton steered Rainford to a respectable 186-7 against Burscough in their opening fixture of the season in the Southport & District League. Heath and Fairclough were the pick of
WASN'T that a disturbing comment on today's society -- by Accrington police chief Inspector Dale Allen, that the town-centre anti-truancy operation the force staged in conjunction with education officials was a 'disaster'? That, he said, was because,
BLACKBURN Rovers took a giant step nearer the Premiership last night after a thumping 4-1 victory over Grimsby -- but it came at a price as Craig Short became the latest player to join the Ewood casualty list. Goals from David Dunn, Eyal Berkovic and
A BLACKBURN timber merchant is providing the first garden decking system to win the industry's ultimate mark of quality assurance. Haworth Timber has been recognised by the Timber Decking Association for its Arbordeck range.
A LANCASHIRE recruitment firm is proving that you can mix business with pleasure. Tempo Recruitment, with offices in Burnley, Blackburn and Bolton, has organised a series of fun nights for their business partners in a bid to show they don't just clock
PLANNING consent has been awarded for a major new office scheme in St Helens. Business Homes BI Ltd. will build six detached, two-storey office buildings on a three-acre site at Lea Green, next to the Brewers Fayre and Travel Inn, adjacent to the M62
FREE family learning courses in St Helens and Newton-le-Willows are proving to be so popular that they are to be extended across the borough. The courses, organised by the council's Community Education and Leisure Services Department, teach parents and
A LOCAL firm has won recognition for a major export drive over the last six years. NGF Europe Ltd, of Lea Green, manufacture rubber impregnated glass fibre cord, which is used mainly for the reinforcement of car timing belts. Now, it has won the Queen's
BURY boss Andy Preece has a dilemma on his hands for the final two matches of the season. The Bury boss must decide whether to give the kids a game or stick with a strong team in an attempt to get six points and push the Shakers into a top ten position
THE St Helens Local Labour Market Partnership -- consisting of representatives from St Helens Chamber, St Helens Council, Employment Service and the Territorial Employment Pact -- is providing local residents with an opportunity of a guaranteed interview
TWO LOCAL youngsters took their first steps towards a challenging career in journalism last week when they spent three days on the Journalism Live! careers award scheme, as part of Sky's 'Reach For The Sky Campaign.' Victoria Grundy and Kariann Lowton
POLICE and trading standards officers joined forces to scupper a huge pirate computer game operation. Counterfeit games worth half a million pounds have been seized in raids in St Helens and Wigan following a six-month investigation into the suppliers
POLICE are appealing for information following the death of Charles 'Chuck' Reynolds who died at Whiston Hospital a week after being robbed in his home. The 82 year-old who was part of the Widnes side that played Warrington in the 1950 Rugby League Cup
TELEPHONIST Barbara Henry only decided to enter a talent contest the day before -- but her superb voice stole the show and she walked off with the trophy. Barbara started singing lessons four years ago and her light classical renditions of Don't Be Cross
A DETERMINED dad has vowed to continue his two year battle to discover the facts behind his adopted son's drugs related death in a Glasgow flat. Taxi driver Raymond Gent is convinced that 27-year-old Darren was murdered but claims his efforts to get to
PAUL Baker grabbed four goals to take his tally to 25 for the season as Darwen fired seven past Holker in NWCL Division Two. Carl Waters had given Holker a 22nd minute lead before Baker equalised from 20 yards out four minutes later. Damien Stuart's solo
ST HELENS Cricket Club 1st XI travelled to Newton-le-Willows for their first game of the season on Saturday. The home side batted first and set a stiff target after reaching 231-4 declared. in reply, Neil Woods celebrated relinquishing the captaincy with
RAINHILL 1st XI, last season's Merseyside Competition second division champions opened their season in the first division with a fine victory against Aigburth. Captain Mike Rotherham won the toss and despite a good wicket for April asked the visitors
ST HELENS Recs 1st XI played host to Hightown on Saturday with the visitors taking first knock and getting off to a flying start, racing to 60-1 off the first 10 overs and then to 95-3 off 20. The introduction of experienced spinner Freeman put the brakes
RESULTS Wednesday, April 18 Under 15s: Lane Ends Ath 4 Seneley & Garswood 8, Oak Jnrs 0 Knowsley South 4, Whiston Jnrs 9 Basildon 0. Under 13s: Aventis 2 Seneley & Garswood 0, Ravenhead Jnrs 2 St Annes 4, Rocket 1 Rainhill Utd 2. Under 11s: Rainford
Widnes 10 West Park 46 NOT surprisingly this match was played in somewhat of a relaxed atmosphere as it involved top against bottom in league North 2 with both positions already decided. West Park adopted a no-kicking-at-all costs policy and threw the
St Helens Town 3 Prescot Cables 1 TOWN returned to the top of the North West Counties League Division One with this derby triumph at Knowsley Road on Monday evening. And although rivals Rossendale could well leapfrog them again before the week is out
THE Combination's under 18s inter-league side failed in their bid to lift the Lancashire FA Trophy when they were beaten 6-2 in the final by South Lancs Counties. Ironically, the Combination had beaten their Wigan-based rivals 6-1 earlier in the season
ST HELENS Council's Ranger Service is inviting local birdlovers to a special bird walk in Sherdley Park this Sunday, April 29. The walk starts at 10.30 am outside Pets Corner and will take 'twitchers' around the park to view spring migrant birds including
FORMER Ravenhead Glass workers were planning to take their campaign for justice to the seat of power this Wednesday. The redundant workers, who have been campaigning against the closure of the site, intended to take a coach containing 50 people to Westminster
POLICE are seeking witnesses to an attempted robbery outside a rent office in Church Road, Haydock, on Monday, April 23. The incident occurred when a security guard was making a routine cash delivery. As he got out of the van he was approached by a man
TUNE into BBC series 'A Family of My Own' this week when a St Helens foster family face the cameras. Sue and Jeff Smith, from Billinge, have fostered a little girl for three years. The five year old has learning and mobility difficulties, but has made
THE St Helens Choral Society are holding their spring concert on Saturday, April 28, at St Helens Town Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Choir and orchestra will be conducted by Paul Chamberlain, orchestra leader is Pat Donnelly and soloists are Philippa Hyde
ST HELENS Council's Consumer Advice Service is celebrating after breaking the quarter of a million pound 'cash back' barrier on behalf of local people who purchased faulty goods. Last year, a record number of 4,085 consumers contacted the service with
SAINTS star Sean Long took time out from the team's Rugby League Challenge Cup Final preparations to help a new business 'touch down' in town. The Knowsley Road ace performed the official opening ceremony for a new, state-of-the-art distribution centre
A SCHOOL which has more than 200 pupils from the St Helens area, has received a second outstanding OFSTED report. Pupils at St Edmund Arrowsmith High School, Ashton, were described as "mature young adults with outstanding attitudes towards their work"
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in an alleyway just off Corporation Street, St Helens, on Monday, April 16. The incident occurred at about 1.15pm when a 14 year-old boy was approached by two men as he waited for a bus. One of the offenders
A WHITEFIELD lad has been chosen to represent England in an international showdown of soccer skills. He is Stuart Rosendale, of Ripon Avenue, who will be joined by Derek Abercrombie, of Powell Street, Elton. They both play for Bury Gateway, a club for
