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• Bomb unit called after 'device' found in Newton-le-Willows

  
  POLICE closed a road in Newton-le-Willows this afternoon after a "device" was found.

• Couple whose baby girl died launch Father Christmas home visits to help other families over festive period

  
  A CHARITY set up by parents in memory of their baby daughter who died from a rare condition will be sending Father Christmas into people's homes over the festive period to help other bereaved families.

• St Helens Council to begin interviews for chief executive in December

  
  INTERVIEWS for the next chief executive of St Helens Council will take place next month.

• Head of teaching staff praises his ‘amazing team’ after picking up Leadership Award

  
  ROB Vaughan praised his “amazing team” of teaching staff who provide much-needed support to some of the most vulnerable children in St Helens.

• The 12 toys most likely to sell out this Christmas - with parents and kids' ratings

  
  The Toy Retailers Association have revealed 2019's Dream Toys. Mum Claire Spreadbury and her daughters, Rosie and Poppy, offer up their verdicts...

• Wedding album: Enrique Iglesias fan Rachel married her very own 'hero'

  
  IN a new feature we will be dipping into the wedding albums of St Helens couples who have tied the knot and finding out more about the happiest day of their life.

• Court hears how historic sexual abuse had 'long lasting effect' upon victim

  
  A COURT heard how the victim of historic sexual abuse has suffered "psychological harm" as a result of the offences.

• Why this family is so proud to call St Helens home

  
  NEARLY a year ago, Shana Begum's life turned upside down after she was forced to flee another town because of honour-based domestic violence.

• Win new Saints home shirt

  
  SAINTS have unveiled their 2020 home and away kits.

• Oliver’s won Young Community Star Award by spreading messages of hope

  
  IT has been a transformational three years in the young life of Oliver Reece-Woods, who has autism.

• La Leche League Widnes & St Helens win scarecrow contest

  
  THIS was the winner of the public vote at the Rainhill Scarecrow Festival.

• Sugar House who give bands a base to thrive at Catalyst Studios scoop Arts Award

  
  BANDS from across the country come to St Helens every week to record music at Catalyst Studios on Charles Street.

• Plans for four-bedroom homes on Clipsley Lane, Haydock

  
  A PLANNING application has been drawn up to create five four-bedroom homes in Haydock.

• LOOKING BACK: John and his UGB rugby team-mates

  
  THIS picture of UGB rugby league team taken back in the day has been sent in by St Helens Star reader John Ledger from Haresfinch.

• Conservatives are the 'party of the worker', says St Helens South & Whiston candidate

  
  THE CONSERVATIVE candidate for St Helens South and Whiston in the upcoming general election believes the Tories are the “party of the worker”.

• Controlled explosion after grenades seized

  
  TWO grenades that were seized during a raid by police were set off in a controlled explosion in the early hours of yesterday morning.

• Former public loos up for auction for £5,000

  
  THE PUBLIC toilets in St Helens Town Centre are up for auction for just £5,000 guide price.

• Girl can't 'go out on her own' after Hotties canal assault

  
  A GIRL who was pushed into a canal before being punched and spat at has been left feeling unable to go out on her own, a court heard.

• Man arrested as car seized on Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows

  
  A DRIVER was arrested on suspicion of drugs and motoring offences as police seized a car. 

• Courage Award winner Tyler says his brave act was just 'adrenaline kicking in'

  
  EACH year it gets harder an harder for the judging panel to choose one winner of the Courage Award, but after hearing of Tyler Turner’s bravery he just got the edge.