Croft war hero given posthumous awards

A SECOND World War hero from Warrington died before being able to accept two prestigious awards for his devoted service to the country. Ernest Morris, who lived in Croft, was to receive the ‘High Sheriff’s Award’ on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen for his ‘services to the community’ as well …

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Are London Tubes running amid train strikes this week?

Is the London Underground going to be running? (Picture: Getty) Travel chaos as once again rained down on the UK, as more national rail strikes take place today (Saturday, August 20). Transport for London (TfL) staff also took industrial action this week, too – staging a walk-out that started yesterday, …

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Tributes paid to a ‘true champion of St Helens’

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “true champion of St Helens” and a “perfect gentleman”. Brendan Farrell, who worked at St Helens Council for more than 40 years including latterly as head of HR, has died. An obituary placed in the Star said that “after a brave fight with illness, …

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