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From the very beginning, we’ve been there with you and we’ll be there until the very end too.
St Helens Borough Council - with you, for you, every step of the way, and that is where we’ll always be.
Providing 700+ services to 185,000 residents every single day.
#WithYouForYou
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St Helens Borough Council will not allow children to go hungry this October half-term.
The council is providing vouchers for children entitled to free school meals.
🌈
#StHelensTogether
❤️
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Incredible! Congratulations,
@Michael180Smith
👏👏👏 World champion and world no.1 –
#StHelens
is so proud! 🏆
MICHAEL SMITH IS CHAMPION OF THE WORLD! 🏆
The man who was born to be World Champion fulfils his destiny, as Michael Smith defeats Michael van Gerwen 7-4 to claim the biggest prize in darts and become world number one!
Dare to dream.
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In solidarity with the people of
#Ukraine
, we'll be lighting the
@StevePrescott1
Bridge up blue and yellow this evening and over the weekend 🇺🇦
Read more here:
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The Steve Prescott Bridge in
#StHelens
is lit purple tonight as a mark of respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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We'll be lighting the
@StevePrescott1
Bridge up blue tonight for
#InternationalAngelmanDay
in support of St Helens' very own
@Melissassmile
.
#AngelmanSyndrome
, a genetic condition, affects the nervous system & causes severe physical & learning disabilities
Look at that smile😄
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Ahead of
#ClapForNHS
tonight, we’ve teamed up with
@HitexIntGrp
,
@RoadlinesL
and
@SiteSafeTS
to pay a colourful tribute on the roads outside
@sthknhs
.
Thank you to all the amazing
@NHSuk
staff helping in the fight against
#COVID19
👏
More:
#ThankYouNHS
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We're proudly flying the Tongan flag above St Helens Town Hall today as we welcome the men's international rugby league team to the borough for the
@RLWC2021
.
Squad members will be out visiting primary schools today before a civic reception at the town hall this evening 🇹🇴
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St Helens Council is pleased to confirm that a bid has been submitted for the borough to become a host venue at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup 🏉 🌏 🏆
@RLWC2021
@Saints1890
@JohnnyVegasReal
@StevePrescott1
@RLBarrieMc10
More 👉
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St Helens will light up pink this weekend as a mark of respect and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragic incidents that took place in Southport earlier this week.
Both St Helens Town Hall and the Steve Prescott Bridge will shine pink from this evening until Sunday 💕
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In honour of the late, great Rob Burrow who sadly passed away on Sunday after a brave five-year battle against Motor Neurone Disease (MND) - we'll be lighting the
@StevePrescott1
Bridge up blue and amber this evening, following a request from the
@SPFCHARITY
.
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What we’ve achieved together over the last few months has been incredible.
Times are changing but whatever lies ahead, we’ll be with you.
We’re ready for this. We are
#StHelensTogether
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On this day in 1989, 96 Liverpool supporters attended a football match and never returned home.
Among the victims of the Hillsborough disaster were four men from St Helens.
The
@StevePrescott1
Bridge will be lit red this evening to remember those who lost their lives.
#YNWA
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The
@StevePrescott1
Bridge will be lit yellow tonight in memory of popular resident, Len Saunders, who was laid to rest today.
#LenBanana
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We've sent marshals out to some flooded areas to ensure road closure signs aren’t removed.
Bernie says driving through flood water is dangerous and you shouldn’t attempt to do it - it's the no.1 cause of death during flooding.
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The Steve Prescott Bridge looks striking tonight, lit in the red and blue of the Irish Guards in honour of St Helens soldier Christopher Davies, who was killed in action 10 years ago today ❤️💙
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The
@StevePrescott1
Bridge will be lit violet this evening in memory of Violet-Grace Youens. Read more here:
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It's open! St Helens' first Covid-19 symptom-free testing centre is open from 8.30am till 6pm today at St Mary's Indoor Market.
Walk in, no appointment needed for a quick test if you have no symptoms.
#LetsGetTested
More info 👉
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Please join us again at 8pm tonight to
#clapforourcarers
and
#keyworkers
👏
We're also celebrating the children who are still attending school, so their parents can work 👦👧
The Steve Prescott Bridge will be lit up in rainbow colours – that symbol of solidarity and hope 🌈
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Get in – four in a row! Amazing – we’re all so proud of you!
𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 🏆🏆🏆🏆
We become the first Club in
@SuperLeague
history to win four Grand Finals in a row! 💯
#COYS
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As we prepare to move to stronger measures to help tackle
#coronavirus
- here is a family’s story of how we all need to take this seriously. Don’t let their heartbreak become your heartbreak.
#StHelensTogether
♥️
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Today family and friends of Chris Carberry celebrate the life of the courageous young man who inspired so many in his fight against bone cancer. Chris died peacefully at Willowbrook Hospice on 7 May. In his honour the Steve Prescott Bridge will be lit red, white and blue tonight.
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The
@StevePrescott1
Bridge will be lit violet this evening in memory of Violet-Grace Youens.
💜
#StHelensTogether
💜
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Thanks to Pete Martin from Barrow Street Dental Practice, who was delighted to be able to respond to the local appeal for PPE. This is the second donation he has made to the appeal, more than 1,000 masks and 1,000 pairs of gloves have been donated.
#StHelenstogether
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Ahead of
#GrandFinal
weekend for both the men’s and women’s teams, we’re proudly flying our
@Saints1890
flag above
#StHelens
Town Hall 🔴⚪️
#COYS
@SuperLeague
@davidebaines
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We've unveiled a simple floral tribute to those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
It's on St Helens Linkway, facing Ravenhead Retail Park as a visible reminder to all who pass by.
#StHelensTogether
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St Helens Borough is in Tier 2 – and that’s thanks to everyone’s efforts in following the rules & reducing our infection rate.
But now we have to keep it that way – so please remember: hands, face, space & limit contacts or we’ll face tighter restrictions again
#StHelensTogether
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📸 Following our announcement earlier today that St Helens Linkway is to be renamed James Roby Way,
@Saints1890
legend, James Roby, was presented with his very own sign during half-time of tonight's Saints vs Hull FC match at the
@twstadium
.
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We love our borough,
It's where we call home.
And for
#NationalPoetryDay
,
It deserves a rhyme of its own.
#StHelens
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Three days until the
@SuperLeague
Grand Final and we’re once again flying the
#StHelens
Town Hall flag in support of
@Saints1890
! 🔴⚪️
#COYS
#redv
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It is with great sadness that St Helens Council can confirm the passing of former Chief Executive, Carole Hudson, who passed away in her sleep while on holiday in America over the weekend.
Full statement here:
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What an incredible atmosphere at
#StHelena
Pride today! Thank you to everyone who joined in to celebrate and embrace diversity. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
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🌈 A lovely message left for our waste collection staff who are working hard to ensure key services continue to operate.
#StaySafe
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Incredible gesture by
@CoopLeaGreen1
, who've donated a further £1,000 worth of food to the
#StHelensTogether
community hub, which is supporting vulnerable people isolated or in need due to COVID-19. It follows their donation on Saturday of food and supplies worth around £600 ❤️🚛
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🗞️ After 1️⃣8️⃣ seasons with
@Saints1890
, taking him down a long road which saw him win 2️⃣0️⃣ major honours along the way, the council has arranged for St Helens Linkway to be renamed 'James Roby Way' in honour of the 🐐
Full story in the comments 👇
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Happy 150th Birthday, St Helens!
150 years ago today, Queen Victoria granted the charter that incorporated the municipal borough of St Helens, bringing together the townships of Eccleston, Parr, Sutton and Windle.
#StHelens150
More 👉
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St Helens Borough Council is greatly saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty
#QueenElizabeth
II.
The Mayor of St Helens Borough, Cllr Sue Murphy, has given her condolences 🔽
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St Helens Council presented outgoing
@Saints1890
head coach Justin Holbrook with an award during a small reception at the town hall earlier 🏉🙏
#StHelens
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A big thank you to local businessman
@andrew_mikhail
- owner of the
@ecclestonarms
- who has very generously donated an incredible £10,000 towards the
#StHelenstogether
campaign. 🙌
Read more, including how you can show your support➡️
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The
@StevePrescott1
Bridge will be lit violet this evening as a sign of solidarity with the Youens family – three-years on since the death of Violet-Grace Youens. 💜
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📰 Work to install the
@LpoolCityRegion
's first CYCLOPS junction here in St Helens to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists near Lea Green Railway Station is set for completion this September.
Read more in the comments 👇
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Congratulations
@Saints1890
🏆 Challenge Cup Winners once again!
The borough is proud of you all!
#COYS
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We are flying the flag at half mast today at the Town Hall and our thoughts are with those affected by the attack in
#Manchester
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Tonight, the Steve Prescott Bridge will shine purple, in remembrance of George Floyd.
We share our
#BlackOutTuesday
post in solidarity.
Together we can be
#BetterThanThat
Make your pledge to stand united against hate now
👉
#StHelensNoPlace4H8
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During his Borough of Culture speech, Council leader
@davidebaines
has announced that
@Michael180Smith
,
@saints1890
captain James Roby,
@MarieRimmer
and the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment have been nominated for Freedom of the Borough status - the highest award a council can give.
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Our
@Saints1890
flag is flying above
#StHelens
Town Hall ahead of Saturday's
@SuperLeague
#GrandFinal
🏆
Council leader
@davidebaines
, who'll be cheering on the team at Old Trafford, has passed on a good luck message👇
Come on you Saints! ✊
#COYS
🔴⚪
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Our waste collection crews really appreciate all the support they've received from you while on their rounds 🙏
They're working hard to keep emptying
#StHelens
' bins during lockdown, and your colourful messages and cards always make them smile 😊
Thank you and stay safe 🌈
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The former miners of
#StHelens
were warmly applauded as they arrived at
#Dream
at the end of their procession.
#DecadeofDream
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Sanderson, St Helens Borough Council’s former Strategic Director of Place, who passed away on Sunday aged 59.
Paul will be greatly missed by all colleagues and partners.
Full statement here:
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St Helens Council has arranged for the
@StevePrescott1
Bridge to be lit pink & blue this evening for
#PregnancyAndInfantLossRemembranceDay
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You can’t make a 🌈 without the 🌦 but the enthusiasm from so many Sintelliners for
#StHelensPride
made it feel like the ☀️was shining all day! Well done St Helens Borough on a great day celebrating diversity and supporting equality for all❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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💙👏👏💙👏💙👏👏💙👏💙💙💙💙💙👏💙👏💙👏👏💙👏💙👏👏💙👏💙💙👏💙💙💙💙👏💙💙💙💙👏👏💙👏💙👏👏💙👏👏👏💙💙👏👏💙👏💙👏👏💙👏💙💙💙
#ClapOurCarers
#ThankyouNHS
#ClapForOurCarers
#ClapforNHS
#ClapForCarers
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The
@StevePrescott1
bridge will be lit red, white and blue this evening as part of a national tribute to the inspirational Captain Sir Tom Moore who sadly passed away yesterday.
Residents are encouraged to take part in a national clap at 6:00pm. 🇬🇧
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From 17 May, performances and sporting events will be able to take place in indoor venues, subject to capacity limits. That includes the return of
@Saints1890
on Monday night! 🙌🏉
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Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of the death of Irish Guardsman Christopher Davies, the last St Helens soldier to be killed in action. In his memory, the Steve Prescott Bridge will be lit in the red and blue of his regiment.
@StevePrescott1
@irish_guards
@sthelensstar
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Welcome to St Helens
@2BTwoBrothers
🤝☕
The independent coffee shop, run by Haydock brothers Steve and Dave Jones, opened over the weekend and is located in the stunning Globe building on the corner of Barrow Street 😍
#shoplocal
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St Helens Borough Council is saddened to hear of the death of former councillor, Gill Neal.
Gill passed away at Willowbrook Hospice on Monday evening, aged 49.
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In Merseyside, you are more likely to catch coronavirus than in most other areas of the country.
So if you're heading out this Bank Holiday Monday, please stay away from the crowds.
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The
@StevePrescott1
Bridge will be lit yellow and black this evening as a symbol of solidarity with the people of Manchester, one year on since the
#ManchesterArena
attack.
#StandTogether
🐝
More:
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🕯️To mark
#HolocaustMemorialDay
the
@StevePrescott1
Bridge will be lit purple this evening, tying in with this year’s theme – ‘be the light in the darkness.’
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ST HELENS NORTH RESULT:
Baines, David Edward (LAB) – 21,284
Greenhalgh, Joe (ECP) – 274
Maloney, Pat (LDS) – 1,799
Rear, Jayne Louise (CON) – 4,507
Thomas, Daniel (GRN) – 3,495
Webster, Malcolm James (REF) – 9,115
David Baines (LAB) elected
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The
@LpoolCityRegion
Combined Authority has announced that St Helens will be its first
#BoroughOfCulture
, as part of its new 1% for Culture programme.
#StHelens150
🎉
More here 👉
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Good luck to the mighty
@Saints1890women
in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley this Saturday - the borough is behind you! 💪You've got this!
#COYS
#HistoryInTheMaking
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We'll be lighting the
@StevePrescott1
Bridge up orange tonight in solidarity with the family of eight-month-old
#AzayliaDiamondCain
who is fighting an aggressive form of leukaemia.
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Our recycling service is set to make a phased return from Monday 25 May. Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout this period. For full details, click the link below, or to quickly check your collection dates go to
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We’ve worked with
@StHelensCCG
, local partners and volunteers to create community hubs to distribute food parcels to people most at risk from
#coronavirus
. Here’s council leader
@davidebaines
talking about the project.
Heartfelt thanks to all involved. We are
#StHelensTogether
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We'll be lighting the
@StevePrescott1
Bridge up royal blue this evening to honour our heroic
@NHS
staff who are right on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus.
#StayAtHome
#ProtectTheNHS
#SaveLives
💙
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Our waste collections crews will be working this week's Bank Holiday on Friday 8th May as scheduled in your collection calendar, so if Friday is your usual collection day please have your bins out for 6:30am as normal.
Give our hard working crews a cheer if you see them!
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It’s always nice to see a new independent business open in the borough.
Bentos Lunchbox & Noodle Bar in George Street, St Helens Town Centre, opened today - offering customers a delicious, healthy fusion of Asian dishes.
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We are here in Victoria Square as crowds gather for the
#PeaceInUkraine
public vigil🇺🇦
St Helens Town Hall and the Steve Prescott Bridge are lit blue and yellow tonight as we show our support.
#StHelensTogether
#StandWithUkraineStHelens
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A message from St Helens Council Leader
@davidebaines
and Chief Executive
@kathodwyer
to staff across the organisation who are on the frontline of dealing with the
#coronavirus
pandemic.
#StHelensTogether
#COVID19
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What a moment this was a few moments ago giving
#TeamRickshaw
a big, warm St Helens welcome on the last leg of their
#RickshawChallenge
for
#CiN
. Keep going, guys! 👏
@whatsonsthelens
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St Helens Council and The English Cities Fund have joined forces for borough-wide multi-million pound regeneration proposals after Cabinet approves the plans today. Find out more here:
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We'll be lighting the
@steveprescott1
bridge up ginger tonight in solidarity with young Jake Clathart and his family.
Jake, 5, from Moss Bank, is awaiting major heart surgery and his family are raising money for
@TheSCT
.
🌈
#StHelensTogether
Donate here:
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The women’s team make it a Grand Final double for
@Saints1890
! Superb – we’re all so proud! 🏆
#COYS
FT' 🦏 Leeds Rhinos Women 0-28 Saints Women 🔴⚪
Your Saints Women are Champions after a hard fought win over Leeds this afternoon in West Yorkshire. Tries from Burke (2), Cunningham, Hardcastle, Harris and Bush!
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Delighted to have achieved Silver Award in the national Cemetery of the Year competition, with St Helens Cemetery having beaten all but one other entrant from across the country! 🥈🥳
Everything our Bereavement Service team does is done with care, compassion and kindness.
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Each week, an army of volunteers delivers essential supplies from our community hub to those in need across
#StHelens
.
Huge thanks to them all, and to everyone who donated to our
#StHelensTogether
appeal 🙏
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🏉 Rugby League World Cup 2021 🏉
We are pleased to announce that St Helens and Liverpool will host the teams
@tongaNRL
and
@ITALIA_RLXIII
in the
@RLWC2021
tournament.
More info 👇
@Saints1890
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A little change to our profile pic to get behind
@Saints1890
as they head into the business end of the season – starting with Friday's derby 🔴⚪
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1️⃣1️⃣ ducklings fell down a grid in Wedgewood Gardens, Rainhill, today.
Our highways team were able to save8️⃣with a resident recovering the other3️⃣
They all then waddled off into the sunshine, following mummy duck.
☀️🦆🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤
#FeelGoodFriday
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@MyDoncaster
@GNev2
🤔 think you’re forgetting about adding the home of the REAL
@SuperLeague
2019 and 2020 champions
@Saints1890
to that league...we’ll forgive you if we can have first crack at Barcelona!
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“This is an exciting day for St Helens.”
Council Leader
@davidebaines
discusses the new regeneration partnership with the English Cities Fund that was announced today.
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A special ceremony was held in St Helens Town Hall last night to present recently retired
@Saints1890
star James Roby, reigning darts world champion
@Michael180Smith
, St Helens South & Whiston MP
@MarieRimmer
&
@LANCS_REGT
with Freedom of the Borough.
More in the comments👇
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🗣️“I knew I could rely on my fellow wools to make sure food and other essential items reach the people that needed it.”
Loving the use of ‘wools.’😂
@MikeParrActor
with a thank-you message to everyone who donated to our
#StHelensTogether
appeal to help our most vulnerable.
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