St Helens Star
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- HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax
HMRC Personal Allowance update: Millions of pensioners spared State Pension tax
UK pensioners have welcomed clarity on HMRC personal allowance rules, after the government confirmed that retirees whose only income is the State Pension will not pay income tax, despite the personal allowance remaining frozen.dlvr.it - Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.dlvr.it - Tesco Clubcard vouchers warning as £11m in rewards must be used by February deadline
Tesco Clubcard vouchers warning as £11m in rewards must be used by February deadline
Tesco customers are being warned to check their accounts urgently as £11 million worth of Tesco Clubcard vouchers are set to expiredlvr.it - Huge ‘transformational’ Parkside development approved
Huge ‘transformational’ Parkside development approved
COUNCILLORS have approved the second and larger phase of the regeneration of Parkside Colliery in Newton-le-Willows.dlvr.it - Homeowners urged to do one 'quick' test to avoid 'common' washing machine problem
Homeowners urged to do one 'quick' test to avoid 'common' washing machine problem
Homeowners are being urged to remember a "quick" test that can help loose change and other small items stay out of the washing machine filter.dlvr.it - REVEALED: The best and worst rated McDonald's in St Helens
REVEALED: The best and worst rated McDonald's in St Helens
A NATIONWIDE staple, McDonald's is a favourite with plenty of us.dlvr.it - 'Energy-efficient' plans for Tesco supermarket submitted
'Energy-efficient' plans for Tesco supermarket submitted
PLANS for a new “plant solution” which will provide “energy-efficient” electrified heating and cooling at the Tesco Superstore in Newton-le-Willows have been submitted.dlvr.it - 'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.dlvr.it - Amazon makes big change to Fire TV sticks in continued crackdown on illegal streaming
Amazon makes big change to Fire TV sticks in continued crackdown on illegal streaming
Amazon has tightened restrictions even further in its continued attempts to stop the use of illegal Fire TV sticks.dlvr.it - Drivers urged to keep this household item in the car to avoid £2,500 fines
Drivers urged to keep this household item in the car to avoid £2,500 fines
Failure to comply could also lead to MOT failure and liability in an accident.dlvr.it - EasyJet issues important warning to Brits planning holidays this year
EasyJet issues important warning to Brits planning holidays this year
easyJet advises passengers to check their passports before flying and replace them in good time if ripped so they can flydlvr.it - Parents issued fresh warning as Nestle extends recall of baby formula due to toxin
Parents issued fresh warning as Nestle extends recall of baby formula due to toxin
Nestle has apologised to its customers and stated that the issue originated from an ingredient supplied by a leading supplierdlvr.it - Police give update after appeal over missing teenager
Police give update after appeal over missing teenager
POLICE have confirmed a missing teenager has been found safe and well.dlvr.it - Police appealing for witnesses after overnight theft of Mercedes
Police appealing for witnesses after overnight theft of Mercedes
Cheshire Police is appealing for information following the theft of a Mercedes from Burtonwood, which was found in Altrincham.dlvr.it - Two cars involved in crash on St Helens street
Two cars involved in crash on St Helens street
THIS was the scene after a crash took place on a College Street earlier today, Wednesday.dlvr.it - Emergency services called out after crash at linkway roundabout
Emergency services called out after crash at linkway roundabout
EMERGENCY services were called out after a crash at a roundabout on the St Helens Linkway on Tuesday.dlvr.it - These are the best hot chocolate spots in St Helens, as voted by you
These are the best hot chocolate spots in St Helens, as voted by you
JANUARY 31 was National Hot Chocolate Day, and we asked you where you can find the best hot chocolate in St Helens.dlvr.it - Retired estate agent joins clinical trial to potentially save lives
Retired estate agent joins clinical trial to potentially save lives
A RETIRED estate agent from St Helens has become the first patient to receive treatment as part of a clinical trial aimed at slowing the progression of a disease. Kay Malekfar, 66, discovering her father had a hereditary heart conditiondlvr.it - Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBCdlvr.it - 'Dream come true' as new community centre opens in village
'Dream come true' as new community centre opens in village
A TABLE tennis club in Rainford has welcomed the opening of its new premises which have been described as a “dream come true”.dlvr.it - Eccleston Mere Primary's extracurricular activities praised by inspectors
Eccleston Mere Primary's extracurricular activities praised by inspectors
Eccleston Mere Primary School in Saleswood Avenue rated "expected standard" by Ofsted, praised for safeguarding, inclusivity, and extracurricular activities.dlvr.it - Full Celebrity Bake Off lineup revealed from popular radio host to iconic singer
Full Celebrity Bake Off lineup revealed from popular radio host to iconic singer
Scott Mills, Molly-Mae Hague and Rag’n’Bone Man are among the stars taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off on Channel 4 this year.dlvr.it - Netflix to stop working on these TV boxes within weeks - are you affected?
Netflix to stop working on these TV boxes within weeks - are you affected?
Netflix will stop working on some BT TV boxes soon due to a planned update on the app, meaning it will no longer be compatible with older devices.dlvr.it - How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK? The rules explained
How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK? The rules explained
There is a limit as to how tall a garden fence can be in the UK, with planning permission needed if it goes over a certain height.dlvr.it - Meet the tiger cubs delighting visitors at Knowsley Safari
Meet the tiger cubs delighting visitors at Knowsley Safari
Meet playful Amur tiger cubs Akira and Ozo at Knowsley Safari’s Tiger Takeover event this February half term. Enjoy family activities and 25% off tickets.dlvr.it - The washing machine cycle experts say you need to use for towels and stained linens
The washing machine cycle experts say you need to use for towels and stained linens
Washing machine experts have advised households to use a particular setting if you need to clean drab towels or linens with stains on themdlvr.it - Council insists no closure plans as councillor raises alarm over cemetery future
Council insists no closure plans as councillor raises alarm over cemetery future
ST HELENS Council has moved to reassure residents that there are no plans to close any of the borough's cemeteries after a senior councillor warned that Newton‑le‑Willows could stop accepting new burials within two years.dlvr.it - Motorists warned over road closures for works set to disrupt traffic
Motorists warned over road closures for works set to disrupt traffic
MOTORISTS are warned of closures that will be in place in St Helens during this week due to works.dlvr.it - Peter Mandelson to step down from the House of Lords after Epstein revelations
Peter Mandelson to step down from the House of Lords after Epstein revelations
Peter Mandelson is set to step down as a member of the House of Lords, it has been announced.dlvr.it - Firefighters extinguish blaze as 'quantity of rubbish' set ablaze
Firefighters extinguish blaze as 'quantity of rubbish' set ablaze
FIREFIGHTERS had to be called out to a large pile of rubbish being set ablaze.dlvr.it - MP welcomes closure of asylum hotel in St Helens
MP welcomes closure of asylum hotel in St Helens
ST HELENS MP David Baines has welcomed the announcement that the government will end the use of the OYO hotel to house Asylum Seekers by the end of April 2026.dlvr.it - Police called out to dead deer in road posing 'danger to motorists'
Police called out to dead deer in road posing 'danger to motorists'
POLICE were called out after a dead deer was found in the road in Prescot.dlvr.it - Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter
Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has highlighted a simple £10 gadget to cut energy bills - and some may already have it sitting unused in their homes.dlvr.it - Appeal to find missing teenager
Appeal to find missing teenager
POLICE are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen yesterday morning.dlvr.it - Woman who stole from car hauled before court
Woman who stole from car hauled before court
A WOMAN who stole from a car has been sentenced by magistrates.dlvr.it - Newton-le-Willows club launches new women's only judo classes
Newton-le-Willows club launches new women's only judo classes
Newton-le-Willows is set to welcome new women's judo classes, introducing women of all ages across the borough to the contact sport.dlvr.it - New fuel price rules could help drivers pay less at the pumps – here’s how
New fuel price rules could help drivers pay less at the pumps – here’s how
UK drivers could soon find it easier to save money on petrol and diesel, thanks to new rules forcing fuel retailers to publish price changes in near real time.dlvr.it - Drinkers will be left counting the cost as HMRC duty hikes hit wine, spirits and beer
Drinkers will be left counting the cost as HMRC duty hikes hit wine, spirits and beer
Drinkers may notice notice higher prices on some of their favourite tipples this month, after an increase in alcohol duty came into force on February 1, but there is a way round it.dlvr.it - UK shoppers waste £3bn a year in forgotten supermarket loyalty points
UK shoppers waste £3bn a year in forgotten supermarket loyalty points
Shoppers are wasting billions of pounds every year by failing to use their hard-earned loyalty points, according to new research.dlvr.it - Council looking to improve how it supports people living with dementia
Council looking to improve how it supports people living with dementia
St Helens Borough Council and Alzheimer’s Society are developing a new dementia strategy to improve care, support families, and enhance local dementia services.dlvr.it - Exciting half-term family events and Valentine's activities lined up at theatre
Exciting half-term family events and Valentine's activities lined up at theatre
Enjoy half-term at Shakespeare North Playhouse with free family activities, Chinese New Year workshops, Shakespeare classics, comedy, and live music.dlvr.it - Residents in St Helens hit by power cut - list of postcodes affected
Residents in St Helens hit by power cut - list of postcodes affected
RESIDENTS in a part of St Helens have been hit by a power outage (Tuesday).dlvr.it - ‘Absolutely raging’ ex beat woman with a chair leg and repeatedly kicked her head
‘Absolutely raging’ ex beat woman with a chair leg and repeatedly kicked her head
AN ‘absolutely raging’ ex-boyfriend reacted badly to his weeks-old relationship ending and turned to domestic violence.dlvr.it - Wirral author looks back on life at former school in new book
Wirral author looks back on life at former school in new book
David Jordan will talk about new book 'Life at Bedford Drive' during event at the school in Rock Ferry on Thursday, February 5dlvr.it - United Utilities carrying out repairs as residents lose water supply
United Utilities carrying out repairs as residents lose water supply
SOME residents in St Helens have been left without running water this evening as United Utilities sent engineers to carry out repair works.dlvr.it - Memory lane: St Helens residents recall their favourite nights out
Memory lane: St Helens residents recall their favourite nights out
A NUMBER of Revolution bars across the country closed this week, sparking nostalgia among St Helens residents about bygone nightlife.dlvr.it - The 56p kitchen staple that will be your 'secret weapon' for cleaning bathroom walls
The 56p kitchen staple that will be your 'secret weapon' for cleaning bathroom walls
Clean your wall panels in your bathroom with this 56p product that will become your "secret weapon", according to an expert.dlvr.it - Why your £2 coin could be worth £500 and how to spot it
Why your £2 coin could be worth £500 and how to spot it
The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely valuabledlvr.it - Mask slips for EncroChat drug dealer after mud‑mask selfies give him away
Mask slips for EncroChat drug dealer after mud‑mask selfies give him away
AN ENCROCHAT drug dealer from Knowlsey has been given a lengthy jail term after pleading guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine, heroin and cannabis.dlvr.it - Popular venue set to close its doors for the final time this month
Popular venue set to close its doors for the final time this month
A popular Prescot bar has announced it is closing it's doors for the final time.dlvr.it
