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
Plans to convert landmark pub decided on by council
THE plans to convert a landmark pub into a special needs school have been given the go-ahead.
Woman arrested after police dog 'finds hidden drugs' at address
A WOMAN was arrested on suspicion of dealing after a police dog helped officers find drugs.
Police name two more men charged with modern slavery and drugs supply offences
TWO more suspects have been charged in connection with alleged modern slavery and drugs offences in Newton-le-Willows.
Van and trailer snatched by thieves from hotel car park
A PICKUP truck with a trailer attached containing two fertiliser spreaders was stolen by thieves from a hotel car park.
Council orders 'eyesore' car wash refused permission to cease operating at site
ST HELENS Council has ordered a car wash near to a roundabout which was again refused permission to continue to cease operating at the site.