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
Breaking Trains disrupted due to 'overhead power cable' fault
TRAIN services in St Helens are among those disrupted because of damaged overhead power lines.
Police remain at scene outside property after 'drugs warrant'
A POLICE presence is in place outside a property after the execution of a drugs warrant.
Man arrested as 'recklessly ridden' scrambler bike 'causes horse to unseat rider'
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after the police helicopter was called out over reports of a scrambler bike being ridden recklessly causing a horse to unseat its rider.
Police name woman charged with wounding with intent over alleged 'assault'
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent in connection with an alleged assault in Whiston.
Police explain presence at pub as man arrested
A MAN who was detained in a pub by police was arrested in connection with criminal damage to a nearby house, officers say.
'They are the reason we got to say goodbye': Family's mission to help air ambulance
THE family of a man who died after being knocked down on the East Lancs are to host a fundraiser for the air ambulance who enabled them to say goodbye to him.
Joe crowned England's Strongest Man in two different weight classes
A STRONGMAN competitor is set to once again enjoy the amazing experience of competing against the best in the world is set to