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
Advertising display installed at busy gateway after planning refusal appeal won
A DIGITAL advertising sign has been installed on a busy road after an appeal against its refusal by the council was upheld.
Police hunting thieves who stole £134,000 of Kinder Bueno chocolate
A TRAILER which was stolen while it contained £134,000 of chocolate at an industrial estate has been found by police in Rainford.
Teacher sent 'sexually motivated' social media messages to former student
A TEACHER who sent “sexually motivated” messages on social media to a former student has been banned from the profession.
Moving tribute paid to 'devoted family man' who died in M57 collison
A MOVING tribute has been paid to a "devoted" family man who died in a collision on the M57.
62 per cent of people in St Helens say they identify as English
The number of people who identify as English in St Helens has been revealed.
'Speculative' build at former garden centre site given green light
PLANS to build 14 “speculative” light industrial units at a former garden centre site have been given the green light.