Simon Mulligan
Senior Reporter
Simon Mulligan is a senior reporter primarily covering news for the St Helens Star and Leigh Journal with a decade of experience in local and regional journalism. Simon works on news stories for the publications' online and print platforms, reporting on general news and covering topics including crime, court, human interest stories, business stories, planning developments and more. He has significant experience in covering cases at Liverpool Crown Court and has played a key role in the growth of the news titles' digital platforms. Simon is also adept at covering sport, particularly rugby league. Simon began working for the publications in July 2014 after having done a placement while studying for his NCTJ qualification, in which he achieved the Gold Standard. Simon became a senior reporter in 2016, following the completion of his NQJ qualification, and is also an English graduate from the University of Liverpool.
Simon Mulligan is a senior reporter primarily covering news for the St Helens Star and Leigh Journal with a decade of experience in local and regional journalism. Simon works on news stories for the publications' online and print platforms, reporting on general news and covering topics including crime, court, human interest stories, business stories, planning developments and more. He has significant experience in covering cases at Liverpool Crown Court and has played a key role in the growth of the news titles' digital platforms. Simon is also adept at covering sport, particularly rugby league. Simon began working for the publications in July 2014 after having done a placement while studying for his NCTJ qualification, in which he achieved the Gold Standard. Simon became a senior reporter in 2016, following the completion of his NQJ qualification, and is also an English graduate from the University of Liverpool.
Latest articles from Simon Mulligan
School unveils new woodland outdoor space for students get into 'great outdoors'
AN OUTDOOR woodland learning space has been launched at a secondary school.
Police officer injured while restraining suspect who had 'large bulldog'
A POLICE officer suffered an injury to her hand while restraining a suspect in St Helens.
Round-up Pub conversion, pocket park, car wash and houses - planning stories from April
HERE is a look at six planning stories we have covered in the Star over the past month.
Round-Up Some of most shocking court cases we covered in April
A MAN who crashed a car into a house after a 110mph police chase, a man who stabbed someone who had stolen his bike and a thug who crashed a motorbike while evading police were among those sentenced in court in April.
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Popular pub reveals its new look after 'grand reopening'
A PUB has revealed its new look after its grand reopening following a refurbishment which has "injected new life" into the venue.