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News

St Helens motorists warned of road closures across borough in coming weeks

St Helens road closures: City Road, News Lane, College Street, East Lancashire Road and Pimbo Road face closures through December; dates revealed for motorists.

“They've got the whole borough cordoned off, haven't they. Between City Road and the East Lancs, you'll be lucky if you can get to the shops without a detour. I've seen t…”

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In Other News

Saints

St Helens star granted testimonial for 2027

“It's about time they recognised what he's done for the club. A testimonial is a lovely thing, and he's certainly earned…”

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News

Inside 'remarkable' £340k St Helens home on market for offers over £340,000

1930s three-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in St Helens for offers over £340,000, with a double garage, landscaped garden and modern interiors.

“Three hundred and forty thousand for a semi-detached. I remember when you could get a whole street for that, love.”

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Weather Watch

Weather Watch

Storm Boelo chaos across Merseyside with blocked roads, rail lines and flood alerts

“Storm Boelo's no laughing matter, love. Blocked roads, blocked railways and flood alerts across Merseyside. If it's rea…”

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THE TOFFEE TIN — EVERTON'S WEEK

Sat 24 Oct: Everton 0–2 Arsenal (away); English Premier League.

Next listed fixture: Newcastle United (home), Thursday 29 October at 19:45 GMT; English League Cup. Fixtures can change.

Brenda: Look at the positives, they say. I’ve looked. I’ll get back to you.

Brenda: Alright love. I've seen the new kit and I'm not being funny, but it looks like something our Jeff would wear to paint the spare room. It's a bit much, isn't it. All those patterns when a bit of plain fabric would do. I suppose it's meant to be modern, but I'll believe it when I see it. Anyway, we've got Newcastle coming to us on Thursday. I'll be sat there in my cardigan, hopefully not nodding off before the whistle.

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