New hotel plan for landmark Preston building
The former Park Hotel which overlooks Miller Park in Preston could become a hotel once again. A deal has been approved between Lancashire County Pension Fund and Lancashire County Council, subject to...
View ArticleArts Award Week across libraries
A series of events has been arranged across libraries to promote a range of unique creative qualifications, available to young people. Arts Award Week (4-8 July) will consist of five information events...
View ArticleInformation to customers
West Lancashire Borough Council is advising residents of changes in relation to the maintenance of grassed areas adjacent to the district’s highway verges and major roads from this summer. The changes...
View ArticlePupils lift Super League trophy
Wargrave Primary School pupils were able to get their hands on the Super League trophy when it turned up to school to mark the countdown to this year’s Grand Final. The trophy is currently touring all...
View ArticleBudget cut proposals should be scrapped say Our West Lancashire
Proposals show Labour council are “out of ideas and utterly cynical” Our West Lancashire have reacted angrily to the budget cut proposals tabled by Labour for next week’s council meeting saying they...
View ArticleSpectacular displays take centre stage
Chorley’s fantastic floral features and colourful creations will take centre stage on Wednesday 20 July when the judging takes place for the prestigious North West in Bloom competition. The judges of...
View ArticleNew exhibition marks centenary of the Battle of the Somme
Lancaster City Museum will host an exhibition to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme by showcasing the role the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment played in the conflict. ‘141 Days:...
View ArticleFlag lowered to half-mast following Bastille Day attack
The Union Jack is flying at half-mast over St Helens Town hall today (Friday 15 July) as a mark of respect to the victims of the lorry attack in Nice last night which killed at least 84 people. On...
View ArticleSpectacular sports at Mill Green School
Mill Green School has had a particularly active term with students getting involved in all sorts of sporting activities from triathlons to boccia tournaments, culminating in the annual Sports Week,...
View ArticleJunior Rangers events
A fabulous free month of activities has been lined up for children aged between 5 and 12 throughout August with the Junior Rangers Club. Events have been organised by West Lancashire Borough Council...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 18 July
Monday 18 July 9.45am Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health & Social Care The Mayor & Consort will attend the 2016 Summer Graduation Ceremonies Wednesday 20 July 12 noon Procter & Gamble,...
View ArticlePeppa Pig says ‘stay safe in the sun’ as Summer Beach returns to St Helens
Children from across the borough will be oinking with excitement when Peppa Pig visits the town centre next week at the launch of the hugely popular Summer Beach and Funfair in Church Square. Catch her...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: summary for Monday 18 July to Sunday 24...
Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week. The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 15 July, and...
View ArticleBeatrix Potter celebrated at Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall will be recognising the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth with themed family activities on Thursday 28 July. The activities include a fun trail to find bunnies hidden around...
View ArticleDriver sought after boy, 10, injured in fail to stop collision in Burnley
We are appealing for information after a ten year old boy was injured following a fail to stop collision in Burnley. At shortly before 7.30pm yesterday (Sunday, July 17) the boy was riding his bike...
View ArticleCCG pilot success in Sefton leads to national rollout
A pilot scheme in Sefton to enhance cervical screening tests for women has now been rolled out across England. Sefton was one of six areas involved in the pilot study which tests women for the presence...
View ArticleCounty Council to prove its commitment to promoting diversity and tolerance
LCC Cabinet lead for Community Safety, Cllr Julie Gibson, will be leading the call for LCC to show its commitment to tackling hate crime, racism and xenophobia and to promote diversity and tolerance...
View ArticleTraffic alert: traffic light failure on A57 Warrington Road
Motorists are being urged to avoid the A57 Warrington Road junction with Longton Lane and Old Lane, where the traffic lights have suddenly stopped working. Contractors are working quickly to correct...
View ArticleMary’s milestone
The Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Dave and Jeanette Banks joined in the celebrations as Broadoak Manor Nursing Home hosted a party to celebrate the monumental milestone of one of its...
View ArticleSt Augustine’s hosts Summer Health Festival
In a bid to lead a healthier lifestyle, year 9 students at St Augustine’s RC High School have been working on how to improve the school’s health and wellbeing plan – by holding a Health Festival. As...
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