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St Helens coach sends message to fans on Agnatius Paasi recovery

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Paul Wellens, the coach of St Helens, has verified the duration of the injuries sustained by Jonny Lomax and Joe Batchelor, two important players.

In the sixth minute of their 40-10 victory over Leeds Rhinos on Friday, back-rower Batchelor had to be carried off the pitch due to an ankle injury. In the 35th minute, however, experienced half-back Lomax withdrew from the game, clutching his hand.

Additionally, Saints manager Wellens disclosed during his weekly news conference that both players will spend a significant amount of time in the treatment room.

Wellens stated, “Joe Batchelor has some pretty significant ankle ligament damage there.” “It appears that he will be sent on leave for eight or nine weeks, totaling nine weeks.

“Jonny Lomax suffered a hand fracture. Although we don’t anticipate that he require surgery, he will be absent for around four weeks.

“Obviously, losing two excellent players is not good, so we will face a challenge, one that I will ask the group to rise to.”

Agnatius Paasi, who has been rehabbing from MCL and ACL injuries, was included on Wellens’ 21-man roster last week for the first time in ten months.

The powerful Tongan player could factor into Wellens’ preparations for Friday’s visit from the Catalans Dragons, having only returned to action in the reserves two weeks ago.

Wellens stated, “He’s got a chance to play first team.” There are a few choices that need to be made. He may play for the main team or the reserves, but this weekend he will undoubtedly play.

“It’s fantastic that Agnatius is at last donning his boots and taking to the pitch. Agnatius trained with the team today and performed admirably during another challenging session, so we have great faith in him.

“After suffering a severe injury, he will require some time to recover, but he has worked extremely hard to earn his current status.”

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Police called to street in St Helens after car ‘hit parked vehicle’ in St helens

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POLICE attended a residential street after a car crashed into a parked vehic

le.On Tuesday, July 2, just before 7:30 p.m., police were called to Newlands Road in Haresfinch.

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Catasrophy struck in St Helens as fire erupts at shops

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An examination has revealed that the damage caused by a fire in an apartment above a row of stores last week was so “extensive” that the origin of the blaze could not be identified.

Around 1:00 pm, seven fire engines arrived on the site, and cordons were put up on Thatto Heath Road while emergency personnel battled the fire.

As firefighters arrived, they discovered a first-floor apartment over a row of stores to be “well ablaze.”

According to the fire brigade, the fire was contained to the roof spaces of four terraced houses made of brick.

There was smoke coming from the buildings.

Road closures were implemented as firefighters battled the fire for more than six hours.

In an attempt to put out the fire, workers were observed using a crane to crack up the roof.

Following the incident, a representative for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service stated: “On Monday afternoon, fire crews were alerted to a flat fire on Stevens Street, Scholes Lane, Thatto Heath, St Helens.

Seven fire engines and one aerial appliance are now on the scene, having been alerted at 12.59 p.m. and arriving at 1.04 p.m.

“A first-floor apartment over a series of stores was fully lit when the crew arrived. At the scene of the incident, the fire is inside the roof spaces of four terraced houses made of brick.”

He went on to say that everyone who was at the homes had been identified.

After putting out the fire, firefighters continued to monitor temperatures using a thermal imaging camera, address hotspots, and dampen the roof area using an aerial appliance.

He said that all firefighting stopped at 7:07 p.m., and the workers departed the area at 7:25 p.m.

The fire and rescue agency began an investigation to determine what caused the incident.

A Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service spokesman provided an update to the Star, stating: “An investigation into the fire has concluded and fire damage was so extensive that a specific cause could not be determined at this time.”

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Road closures: five for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

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The St. Helens area should be aware of five nearby road closures on the National Highways network.is week, drivers in the

Additionally, delays of anywhere from ten minutes to thirty minutes are anticipated from each of them.

One closure that is already in place is anticipated to continue this week, according to the most recent expected works list, which includes notes from National Highways:

• A580: M6 North and Southbound, junction 21A – 26 lane closures and carriageway closures due to improvement works, from 8 p.m. on June 24 to 6 a.m. on July 1. Moderate delays (10–30 minutes).

Another four closures are scheduled to start in the next two weeks: • M62, from 9 p.m. on July 3 to 5 a.m. on July 5, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M62 westbound, junction 8 to junction 7 – carriageway closure for carriageway – reconstruction/renewal; • A580, from 9 p.m. on July 1 to 6 a.m. on July 8, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M6 North and southbound, junction 21A – 26 lane closures and carriageway closures owing to improvement works

Another four closures are scheduled to start in the next two weeks: • M62, from 9 p.m. on July 3 to 5 a.m. on July 5, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M62 westbound, junction 8 to junction 7 – carriageway closure for carriageway – reconstruction/renewal; • A580, from 9 p.m. on July 1 to 6 a.m. on July 8, moderate delays (10-30 minutes): M6 North and southbound, junction 21A – 26 lane closures and carriageway closures owing to improvement works.

I said that because it’s something I think is accurate based on my weekly observation of the games, not because I wanted to stir any controversy.

For the first time in forty-four years, Salford just completed the double, and few, if any, of my supporters disagree!

I’m sticking to my honest opinion—I was requested to write this piece. I wouldn’t identify names because I don’t have to; only the players and supporters know who is giving the kind of performance that this outstanding club demands.

I said that because it’s something I think is accurate based on my weekly observation of the games, not because I wanted to stir any controversy.

For the first time in forty-four years, Salford just completed the double, and few, if any, of my supporters disagree!

I’m sticking to my honest opinion—I was requested to write this piece. I wouldn’t identify names because I don’t have to; only the players and supporters know who is giving the kind of performance that this outstanding club demands.

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