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Saints celebrate. Pic: SWpix.com SAINTS leadership group, commitment to each other and hunger was highlighted by coach Kristian Woolf in the aftermath of Saturday’s Challenge Cup win over Castleford. Saints came back from 12-6 down in the blistering heat at the National Stadium to record their first Wembley success for 13 years. And it was players at both end of the age spectrum from 35-year-old skipper James Roby to super sub Jack Welsby, 15 years his junior, who earned plaudits from the boss. He highlighted a spell before the break, when Saints were under the cosh on the field and behind on the scoreboard, as being crucial.
St Helens shoppers welcomed easing of lockdown with spending spree
Barrow Street in St Helens town centre, where customers are enjoying outdoor hospitality Pic Bernard Platt ST HELENS shoppers welcomed the return of non-essential shops last week with a spending spree, figures suggest. As coronavirus restrictions eased many retailers were allowed to open their doors for the first time since early January. The banking firm Revolut analysed the data of 4,000 of its customers in St Helens between April 12 and 18, comparing it to the average weekly spend in February 2020, before lockdown started. St Helens shoppers spent 114 per cent more on average last week than normal, according to their data – with T K Maxx the most popular shop.