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New St Helens boss Paul Wellens hopes to have a fully-fit squad for the start of the 2023 campaign, revealing injury-plagued Will Hopoate has gone down a ...

One of my roles is to make sure that doesn’t come to the fore.” The 42-year-old is now in his first head coach role but the aim is the same: Wellens wants to make it a five-peat for the champions. Lewis Dodd ruptured his Achilles early in the year but is back in full training now and has got that spring back in his step that people had grown accustomed to seeing once he’d made his way into the team. We set very high standards in the last few years and there’s really no grey areas in terms of expectations. All being well we’ll have a full squad to pick from come the start of the season. New St Helens boss Paul Wellens hopes to have a fully-fit squad for the start of the 2023 campaign, revealing injury-plagued Will Hopoate has gone down a “different avenue” in his bid to be right in time.

Opened by schoolfriends Chris Heyes, Anthony Georgiou, and Scott Anderson, Vigour began life as a Health Kitchen-come-Juice Bar on Bridge Street in 2017.

"But I think turning the business into something that offers something for everyone has really helped. Chris added: "The shift to delivery services is something we had to do to help the business survive, but the priority is to get people through our doors and see what we're like inside. "All the positive reviews highlight that we're doing the right thing, but we want to get the message out even further to make people aware of what we offer."

A CATHOLIC church in Newton-le-Willows has been forced to temporarily relocate its masses due to heating issues. St Patrick's Church, on Marian Avenue, ...

It is said that a meeting will be held to discuss the future of the church, however, St Patrick's Church currently remains open. It is reported that the building is in need of a new heating system, with current heating installed in the church unable to beat the ongoing cold weather. St Patrick’s Church, on Marian Avenue, has been a place of worship for many in the community, however, the church has now decided to move its Sunday masses to a different premises until further notice whilst the issue is resolved.

THE new Word Darts Champion Michael Smith wants to bring his trophy home to St Helens and show it off at Saints with the town's rugby league…

Smith tweeted this morning: "One thing I really want to do and would love to do is stand on the half way line with the boys with the League Leaders and Super League Grand Final trophy on their side and the Grand Slam of Dart and World Champs on mine with that mighty Red V in background." One thing I really want to do and would love to do. Is stand on the half way line with the boys with the league leaders and grand final trophy on there side and the gsod and world champs on mine with that mighty red V in background— Michael Smith (@Michael180Smith)

During his victory, Smith nailed an outstanding nine dart finish which saw the famous rugby league commentary line “I can't speak” uttered as he edged closer to ...

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Michael Smith wants to celebrate his World Darts Championship victory with his beloved St Helens, and the reigning Super League champions have vowed to ...

Smith described his win as his 'greatest ever sporting memory' and says he now wants to "take over the sport" and replicate Van Gerwen's success. I want to take over the sport but he is still here." He tweeted: "One thing I really want to do and would love to do. To which Smith replied: "No better feeling then hearing my baby cousin shout that out". Smith's cousin Paige Travis plays for St Helens' women's team and they shared a clip of her congratulating the darts star on his success alongside her teammates. 'Bully Boy' is a keen supporter of his hometown rugby league side St Helens and wants to celebrate his success with his beloved Saints.

A YOUTH organisation has revealed a fun-filled itinerary for the year. Business for Youth, a charity in Newton-le-Willows aimed at providing children and young ...

Mother’s Day Walk – March 19 at 10am (hot and cold drinks and soup included) March 7 for five Tuesdays and October 24 for seven Tuesdays – 4:30-6pm (packed lunch included) Family Winter Walk – January 10 and February 18 at 10am (hot and cold drinks and soup included)

Michael Smith has outlined his plans for the Sid Waddell Trophy after winning the World Darts Championship following a memorable final against Michael van ...

If it goes there [St Helens stadium] for a day, I’ll be there for the full day. Massive congratulations Trophy Town! One plan for the silverware will include a trip to his beloved rugby league club, St Helens. That will probably be there for a day but it’s not leaving my side. Having been unfairly branded a choker by some fans after losing eight major finals, Smith is now starting to rack up the big trophies.

Victoria Smith-Latham was over the moon about her cafe receiving a five-star food hygiene rating following a challenging year that led to a "difficult ...

"2022 has been busy, but with the costs rising it puts us in a difficult situation as there is only so much that can be charged for a drink or a sandwich. Despite efforts to keep the business afloat, the cafe owner admitted that the cost-of-living crisis has put them in a difficult position as they try to keep prices affordable to customers. Victoria Smith-Latham was over the moon about her cafe receiving a five-star food hygiene rating following a challenging year that led to a "difficult situation."

IMAGINE wrapping up warm and watching hundreds of whooper swans shine bright in special floodlit evenings – well from next week you don't need…

“Our floodlit swan evenings are an amazing opportunity to get a closer look at the species and learn all about them from our expert team. Reserve Manager, Louise Clewley, said: “We are joined by hundreds of whooper swans in winter, reaching peak numbers in January when we can see up to 2,000 swans on our reserve each year. Guests will join a warden and sit in the comfort of the Discovery Hide after hours and watch as hundreds of whooper swans shine bright by floodlight on the water.