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
Man who pretended to help distressed young woman launched terrifying sex attack
A MAN who pretended to be a kindly Good Samaritan while helping a distressed young woman went on to launch a terrifying sex attack on her.
Man caught with wraps of drugs hidden in groin in police strip search
A DRUG dealer who was caught with wraps of drugs hidden in his groin during a spolice trip search has been sent to jail.
Police give update after death of man at property
POLICE have confirmed that the death of a man at a property is not suspicious.
Homeless man kicked and punched in 'unprovoked attack' in town centre
A HOMELESS man was punched and kicked in an "unprovoked attack" in St Helens town centre.
Police roll out e-bikes to help patrols in anti-social behaviour hotspots
POLICE officers in St Helens unveiled a new fleet of e-bikes to help them increase their presence in crime and anti-social behaviour hotspots.