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Police on Cannon Street in St Helens
Man appears in court charged with wife's murder Stuart Robertson is now facing a murder charge
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Murder suspect named after woman found dead at house
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The woman was found unresponsive inside a house
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Woman facing drug charge after boy, 16, dies at house party
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Jake was described as an "amazing" person with a "heart of gold"
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Suspected drug dealers named after 770 laughing gas cannisters seized
Crime
Three people were charged with drug offences
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Plumber exposed on BBC Rogue Traders walks free from court
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He installed appliances without being Gas Safe Registered
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Man feared he'd die as ex-girlfriend drove off with him on car bonnet
St Helens"I was clinging onto the bonnet while she was speeding down the road over speed humps"
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'We're the last people living on a derelict estate to be knocked down around us'
Real Lives
Only a few residents remain on the estate after everyone was asked to leave
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Two air ambulances land after child, 4, and woman in wheelchair hit by car
Merseyside Police
A woman suffered serious injuries
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Police swarm takeaway as man arrested after attack on emergency worker
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Police closed the road following a disturbance at a takeaway
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Ashley Dale murder suspect stayed at hotel with killer for 'swim, steam and sauna'
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James Witham is one of five men currently on trial accused of murdering 28-year-old council worker
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Mum's blunt response after being caught smuggling drugs into prison
Crime
Samantha Norris made a frank admission when she was caught
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'It's a sign of the times' pub closes after 'emotional' goodbye to customers
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The pub was taken over by Greene King in 2019
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Signature LivingOffer for former luxury Signature Living hotel and wedding venue accepted 'from the highest bidder'The venue briefly hosted the North Korea football team during the 1966 World Cup
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Murderer, £700,000 cocaine courier and sex offending father and son jailed
Courts
These are the criminals from our region who were locked up over the past seven days
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New junction prioritising cyclists and pedestrians opens after months of disruption
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The CYCLOPS junction has opened after months of disruption
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Woman, 21, went silent after police asked what she had in her car
Courts
Personal trainer Antonia Bettridge told officers she'd been shopping but the truth soon emerged
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Northern Rail issues apology after 'endless' cancellations and problems
Transport
Some rail users said they are being made to use their car due to poor service
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital‘Cheeky’ schoolboy with 'complex' condition is Santa Dash special guest
This year is the BTR Liverpool Santa Dash's 20th milestone event
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'It's a sign of the times' pub closes after 'emotional' goodbye to customers
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The pub was taken over by Greene King in 2019
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Barber shop became go-to spot for Liverpool and Everton stars thanks to Roberto Firmino
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Barbers No 1 has a star studded clientele
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Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime coming to Merseyside this October
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X Factor and Eton Road star David Heath will take on the character of Jack
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'Hotter than Ibiza' Reminisce showcases 'universal love for 90s music
Reminisce Festival
People were coming out in huge numbers to have a good time in the sun and dance their hearts out.
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