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Anxious wait in Porthcawl as search goes on for missing woman

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LIFEBOATS crews from Barry Dock and Mumbles battled through heavy seas to assist in Porthcawl on Tuesday night after a woman was seen by the water’s edge as Force 10 winds lashed the coastline.

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Passing Comment – I’m actually doing my New Year resolution

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WELL, a pretty quiet start to the year for me thanks to a combination of wintry weather, car conked out, and general January blues.

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Whitmore head appointed over problem school in Barry

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Whitmore High School headteacher has taken over as the Executive Headteacher at Pencoedtre High School, Barry following the shock departure of its headteacher Debra Thomas who will be returning to Cowbridge.

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Appeal for witnesses of serious assault to come forward

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South Wales Police (SWP) is continuing to investigate an allegation of serious sexual assault in Cardiff city centre that occurred one month ago and is anxious to identify four potential witnesses.

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SPORT – League leaders march in with five-goal blitz in first half

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BARRY Athletic remain top of the Vale Premier Division with a 5-1 demolition of FC Barry, while St Athan climbed into second place two points behind with a 1-0 win over Cardiff Airport.

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“Rabbit hutches” sized flats given planning approval

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PLANS for flats in Barry that were criticised for their size, with one councillor likening them to “rabbit hutches”, have been approved.

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WASP warns elderly over lofts spray foam scams

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The Wales Against Scams Partnership (WASP) is urging older and other vulnerable people to seek advice before agreeing to insulate their lofts with spray foam following a spate of rogue traders misleading older people worried about soaring energy bills.  

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The Knap hosts new hospice memorial garden

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A NEW memorial garden to commemorate children who have been cared for by Tŷ Hafan has been created at The Knap, Barry.

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The first tourists in Llantwit Major

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DID the poet William Wordsworth visit Llantwit Major? That is the intriguing sub-title of the next talk to the Llantwit Major Local History Society on Wednesday, 14th February at 7.30pm in Llantonian Hall, and then repeated on Thursday, 22nd February, at 11am in CF61.

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Whitakers Garden Centre, Prescot, submits plans for amendments
 
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24078471.whitakers-garden-centre-prescot-sub
Sat, 27 Jan 2024

Major incident declared amid huge fire in Liverpool
 
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Sat, 27 Jan 2024

More hospital admissions for malnutrition in our hospitals last year
MOREe hospital admissions for malnutrition were recorded in Mersey and West Lancashire Hospitals Trust last year, new figures show.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24076661.hospital-admissions-malnutrition-ho
Sat, 27 Jan 2024

Abusive teen with horrific record back in court for assaulting police
AN abusive teenager has been spared being sent to youth detention for her aggressive actions.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24080157.abusive-teen-horrific-record-back-c
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Thai boxer to launch STH Wellbeing Centre in St Helens later this year
A THAI boxer is looking to bring something “different” to the town by launching a wellbeing centre.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24078293.thai-boxer-launch-sth-wellbeing-cen
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Send us photos of your St Helens babies born in January 2024
Send us photos of your Warrington babies born in January 2024
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24071902.send-us-photos-st-helens-babies-bor
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Knowsley: Man stars in Channel 4's Secret Life of the Safari Park
A MAN who works at Knowsley Safari Park and stars in a Channel 4 docuseries, has said how watching the show has made him "really proud".
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24073887.knowsley-man-stars-channel-4s-secre
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Star readers share their favourite places to enjoy a coffee
STAR readers have been sharing with us their favourite places to go for a cup coffee.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24079366.star-readers-share-favourite-places
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Woman charged after dog 'injures postman' appears in court
The postman suffered an injury to a finger, a spokeswoman said.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24071630.woman-charged-dog-injures-postman-a
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

February half term: Kids go free at Knowsley Safari
KIDS can attend Knowsley Safari for free during February half term.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24077492.february-half-term-kids-go-free-kno
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Barclays plans for 'banking pod' at Cables Retail Park, Prescot
PROPOSALS to create a Barclays Local pod at Cables Retail Park have been submitted.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24075398.barclays-plans-banking-pod-cables-r
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Extreme weather captured on camera across St Helens
MEMBERS of St Helens Camera Club have shared some photographs taken around the area that perfectly capture the extreme weather that we see in the UK.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24056968.extreme-weather-captured-camera-acr
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Inside semi-detached three bed home for sale on Prescot Road
LOOK inside this three-bedroom traditional semi detached property on Prescot Road on the market for £325,000.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24077314.inside-semi-detached-three-bed-home
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Man charged with wounding and dangerous driving appears in court
A MAN charged with wounding without intent and dangerous driving in connection with an incident in which a car was allegedly rammed by another has made a first appearance in court.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24070073.man-charged-wounding-dangerous-driv
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Plans in for repair works to Clock Face pub in Prescot
 
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Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Property in St Helens listed with £2.3m asking price
• Amicus House is a recently refurbished income producing professional HMO in St Helens, Liverpool comprising 9 x flats and 36 x en suite rooms. The apartments are set over first and second floors extending to c.10,300 sq ft.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24080170.property-st-helens-listed-2-3m-aski
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Police investigating huge fire in Liverpool
A police investigation is under way to determine the cause of a huge fire in Liverpool.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24080177.police-investigating-huge-fire-live
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

More than 150 early heart disease deaths in St Helens in 2022
MORE than 150 people died prematurely from heart and circulatory diseases in St Helens in 2022, new figures show.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24076905.150-early-heart-disease-deaths-st-h
Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Police patrol Newton-le-Willows following spike in 'vehicle crime'
POLICE have been patrolling Newton-le-Willows this evening following a recent spike in vehicle crime in the area.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24080222.police-patrol-newton-le-willows-fol
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Disposable vapes to be banned in the UK under new legislation
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to announce the introduction of new legislation to ban disposable vapes in the UK on Monday (January 29).
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24080360.disposable-vapes-banned-uk-new-legi
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Newsquest in £6 million support for NSPCC in anniversary year
Newsquest will join forces with national child protection charity NSPCC in its 140th anniversary year
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24080617.newsquest-6-million-support-nspcc-a
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Middlehurst Garage in St Helens submits renovation and extension plans
 
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24075225.middlehurst-garage-st-helens-submit
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Man in court charged with ABH after 'domestic incident' in Newton
A MAN charged with ABH after an alleged "domestic incident" has made a first appearance in court.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24074988.man-court-charged-abh-domestic-inci
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Electric vehicle charging strategy approved for St Helens
ST HELENS Council’s cabinet has approved an electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) strategy for the borough.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24080338.electric-vehicle-charging-strategy-
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Bid to build new house rejected by planners in St Helens
PLANS to build a new house in Rainford have been refused.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24080900.bid-build-new-house-rejected-planne
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Pimbletts bakery continues legacy of historic St Helens institution
 
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24081334.pimbletts-bakery-continues-legacy-h
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Police called out over 'domestic incident' in Whiston
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https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24081452.police-called-domestic-incident-whi
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Bus passenger 'viciously assaulted', say police
A BUS passenger was "viciously assaulted" after attempting to intervene when two men allegedly threatened a group of "young males".
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24081482.bus-passenger-viciously-assaulted-s
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Cyclist seriously injured in collision with another bike in Haydock
A CYCLIST suffered serious hand and wrist injuries after colliding with another bike. z
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24081640.cyclist-seriously-injured-collision
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Community gather at St Helens libraries which have closed for good
RESIDENTS came together to mark the end of an era last week as four community libraries were closed down by the council.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24081274.community-gather-st-helens-librarie
Mon, 29 Jan 2024

Police name man from St Helens charged with sexual assault of girl
A THIRTY-THREE-YEAR-OLD man has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a girl.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/24082366.police-name-man-st-helens-charged-s
Mon, 29 Jan 2024