IF you love the 90s then here's your chance to relive the music of the decade, with 'Never Forget...The Very Best Of The 90s', courtesy of 105.4 Century FM. The double CD, which is in the shops now, contains 40 classic tracks from the decade that brought
TWO historic pieces of John Lennon memorabilia have been put on display at The Beatles Story in Liverpool, before being auctioned later this year by Cooper Owen Ltd, famous auctioneers of stage memorabilia. The actual bedspread used during the historic
AS much as we've all come to rely on Hollywood for providing us with the majority of our entertainment, there comes a time when exploding buildings, high speed car chases and a patronising depiction of other cultures should be replaced with something
For further details please contact Mr Carl Dingsdale on 07799 787517.
Meetings are held at the Royal Naval Association Club, Volunteer Street, starting at 8pm. Visitors are welcome, although they will be invited to make a small donation towards the cost of meetings. Anyone wanting more information can contact Keith Whalley
YOUNG Saints' hopes of lifting the Junior Academy title were shattered at The Jungle home of table-topping Tigers. Both sides made a nervy start and Saints Scott Moore and Castleford's Leigh Cooke were sent to the sin-bin after a bit of pushing and shoving
NOSTALGIA buff Terry Kelly's eyes lit up when he saw a small ship's bell for sale in a charity shop. For on it was inscribed 'Titanic 1912', and, quite coincidentally, he'd spotted it immediately after reading on this page about speculation as to whether
strike a chord OUR clubland tenor topic certainly struck a note with former 'turn' Frank Laird, who promptly solved a little singing mystery. In earlier recollections about the halcyon days when northern audiences liked a rich mix of classical singers
SAINTS scrum half Sean Long is likely to miss the start of Great Britain's involvement in the forthcoming Gillette Tri-Nations series after having an operation to remove pieces floating bone from his ankle - but should play later in the tournament. Long's
I would like to put forward to the St Helens Council a cause for environmental concern, which has been a long-standing issue. Over the years it has been getting worse and others, including myself, feel that if nothing is done to rectify this problem,
RE letters (Dear Star September 30, Traffic jam on the footpath), your reader should try walking past any primary/nursery school at 3 o'clock. Just this week I had to push my children's pram into the road (into oncoming traffic) because some parents decided
I HAVE just read the front page of your paper about the gentleman who received a reminder of one penny for Council Tax (Star, October 7). I myself got a tax reminder for one penny although mine was a couple of years ago. It's absolutely ridiculous sending
IT would be nice if we could get regeneration funding for our area and community of 'Haydock' Church Road Estates. I have struggled relentlessly for over 12 months to get secure Noise Reduction Fencing and safety fencing between our community residents
TONIGHT (Thursday 14 October) Twobar Productions present a Bob Dylan night at The Green Room, Duke Street, St Helens, with a tribute to Robert Zimmerman. On Tuesday 19 October the Twobar gang return to The Zoo Bar with The Loungs performing live. Admission
TOM Hingley, former lead singer with Manchester favourites The Inspiral carpets, plays The Citadel this Saturday 16 October with his new band The Lovers. After a hugely successful time with The Inspiral Carpets in the early 90s, Hingley drifted into various
DUE to high demand, The Zutons have announced a second live date at The Royal Court in Liverpool as part of their autumn/winter UK tour. The Zutons might have officially got together in the spring of 2002, but it wasn't until this year that the story
A PENSIONER who suffers from chronic bone disorders in her spine has spoken of the nightmare she endures when she travels in a vehicle over road humps. Maureen McMullen (68) suffers from both osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, conditions believed to be
SHE'S more accustomed to beauty pageants and glamour shoots for glossy magazines, but now model Louise Glover is packing her bags to take part in a BBC programme following her on a five-week trip to Malaysia. The 21-year-old St Helens pin up, is taking
THE cobwebs are to be blown off a transport collection of immense national importance which has been mothballed out of public view for the last decade. It's the latest stage of a masterplan which will see St Helens utterly transformed for the better over
THERE was no sign of any cup-tie hangover from last week as West Park controlled this league game by denying their opponents much possession, and when required proved unyielding in defence. An early individual try by fly half Neil Ryan under the posts
LSH were denied their first away win of the season in controversial circumstances at Stelfox Avenue last Saturday when injury to the referee caused the match to be abandoned. Nine minutes into the second half LSH were in complete control and full back
THE cold, wet and windy weather resulted in a poor turn-out for the Labour Club Cup fished on the Upper Pound, with only 14 anglers taking part. Mark Van Den Hoek came out on top with bream and roach on pole-fished caster for 2-14-8. Second was Albert
BROOK marched into the semi-finals of the Lancashire Cup with a nail-biting victory over hot favourites, Halton Simms Cross. In the process they also became the first North West Counties side to defeat Simmies in more than 18 months. Solid defence and
DREAMWORKS swim circles around the opposition with their latest star-studded animation, 'Shark Tale'. 'Shark Tale' stars the voices of Will Smith as Oscar, a hustler who has always been able to fin-agle his way out of trouble, until now. The fast talking
SAINTS stars Mark Edmonson, Keiron Cunningham and Ade Gardner joined Le Frog Bistro for the official opening of their new St Helens restaurant. The refurbished bistro on Haydock Street, St George's Quarter, is the 5th to open in the North West and the
VISITORS to Pleasureland this half term will get an unusual freebie with their ride wristbands to get them in the mood for Halloween. The Southport theme park has come up with a novel way to prepare for Halloween with free pumpkins. Children are invited
OPERA North are back at the Lowry just a short ride up the M62 with a new season featuring three fresh productions. All three operas are major collaborations: Manon Lescaut with San Francisco Opera; Cos fan tutte with Glimmerglass Opera and the New York
Results: Under 13: Clock Face Miners 9 Rivington 0, Knowsley South 0 St Annes Rovers 8, Longview Juniors 0 Nalgo 3, Milton Juniors 0 Blackbrook 5, Rainhill United 3 Lane Ends Athletic 1, Whiston Juniors 3 Bold Miners 5 Under 11: Blackbrook 3 Whiston Juniors
A three-table Premium American Pool lounge has been introduced to the Chalon Way West bar to complement existing features including six plasma video screens, computer-controlled lighting and music videos.
The production will be directed by Bobby Ball and will feature his sons 'Harper', a brilliant comedy/vocal act who have supported Peter Kay and Freddie Starr in Blackpool. For ticket details contact the Theatre Royal box office on 01744 756000.
I hope people took the time out at the weekend to watch the televised national league playoff finals. The games were really entertaining and provided me with an excellent excuse not to move from my couch and also a good reason not to watch an hour length
THE current furore over the proposed demolition of terraced homes in Chapel Street and Argyle Street, St Helens, struck a chord with reader Lynne Phelan who kindly forwards a poem written almost quarter-of-a-century ago. This provides a 'mirror image'
THIS well-drilled, leggy line-up of drum majorettes helped to high-kick the St Helens Borough Centenary celebrations into action during 1968. It features girls from the Northgate factory, clothing and lingerie manufacturers on Parr industrial estate until
IT was just a modest park lake, mainly used for sailing model boats. But to a couple of owd codgers from that particular part of the borough it was once a magical place - a hotspot in summer, and a winter wonderland during the deep-freeze months. Norman
LOCAL drama group Matchbox Theatre Company present Thornton Wilder's 'Our Town' on 21, 22, 23 October at Rainhill Village Hall, Weaver Avenue. 'Our Town' portrays life in a small New England town in the early years of the twentieth century and is both
I WOULD like to say a big thank-you to the staff at St Helens Walk-In Centre, and the people who helped me when I accidentally collided with a glass door panel in St Mary's Arcade. In particular the lady who supported me, and the gentleman who escorted
IN AM attempting to write a historical novel loosely based on my grandparents' life in Fingerpost/Parr during the Second World War and would be happy and grateful if any of your readers may be able to help me with memories of life back then. Stories,
I LEFT St Helens in 1951, having been born and bred in Kirkland Street, but was prompted to write to you after a recent visit to see family in my old hometown. What prompted my letter were the headlines in the Star (Sept. 23) concerning the proposed demolition
THE RSPCA has launched an urgent appeal for information after the shocking killing of two black swans at a golf club. One of the birds had been savaged by a dog and the other had been shot four times with an air rifle - twice in the neck, once in the
THE brother of Saints hooker Keiron Cunningham is warning townsfolk to be on their guard over what can look like bargain buys at special auctions. Steve Cunningham (39) who lives in Nutgrove, with his wife Paula (36) and two children Amy (14) and Beth
A 15-YEAR-OLD college student, who has been battling against leukaemia for the past year has had a long-held wish granted to jet out and visit his uncle in Australia who he has never met. Over the last twelve months, David Green (SEEN ABOVE) from Newton-le-Willows
THE arduous journey over to the Isle of Man was not ideal match preparation which could explain why Douglas were unbeaten at home so far this season. Douglas started the game and immediately the experience advantage that they had over the youthful Newton
Results Under 13: Clock Face Miners 9 Rivington 0, Knowsley South 0 St Annes Rovers 8, Longview Juniors 0 Nalgo 3, Milton Juniors 0 Blackbrook 5, Rainhill United 3 Lane Ends Athletic 1, Whiston Juniors 3 Bold Miners 5 Under 11: Blackbrook 3 Whiston Juniors
FOR some reason last season's Premiership runners-up and at this moment this year's favourites to lift the title, Shoe have apparently for some reason gone off the boil. After a 100 per cent start for the first five games they have been beaten for the
A STRONG Brook second team proved too good for local rivals Eccleston Lions as they notched their fifth win in six matches. The writing was on the wall for the visitors as early as the second minute when home winger Roger Steele crossed for the first
THATTO slumped to their seventh defeat of the season at Wigan on Saturday as an in-form St Pat's followed up their previous week's success at leaders Wath Brow by powering to a comfortable win. It all started brightly enough for the visitors when they
CLOCK got off to a flying start with tries by Graham Leadbetter, Steve O'Neill and Andy Johnson giving them a comfortable lead. Bridge bagged three tries to put them ahead five minutes into the second half. It didn't last though as Clock hit back when
A HAT-trick of tries by winger John Derbyshire helped Finch to get off the mark for the season with this superb derby win. Finch have been improving week by week and fully deserved this success as spirited defence kept the home side pointless in the second
HAYDOCK took full advantage of Simms Cross's county cup commitments to leapfrog the Widnesians at the top of the NWCL Premier Division table with this 11-try mauling of newly-promoted St Cuthberts. The game was as good as over in the first quarter with
Pilkington Recs 32 FULL back Mark Ashton celebrated his call up for the Great Britain Under 23s squad with a hat trick of tries for the unbeaten Division 1 league leaders. After a strong start by Recs it was Ashton who opened their account, accelerating
THATTO Heath will be hoping a switch to Friday night will bring them a change of fortunes when they entertain Leigh Miners Rangers tomorrow night (kick-off 7.30pm). The Crusaders suffered another setback last week when they went down 30-12 at Wigan St
2004 has been a memorable season for Knowsley Safari Park and the season isn't over yet! Star readers can still enjoy a great half-term, half-price day out at the attraction by taking advantage of our great Star offer. (see this week's paper for voucher
