Six Week Breastfeeding Challenge for New Mums
New mums across Lancashire are being urged to take the Six Week Breastfeeding Challenge this summer. Lancashire County Council and the county’s Infant Feeding Partnership are launching the campaign for...
View ArticleInvestigation after girl, 16, sexually assaulted in Accrington
We are appealing for information following a serious sexual assault in Accrington. At around 11.20pm on Saturday, July 23 the victim, a 16 year old girl, was walking with her friend along Richmond Road...
View ArticleWoman, 89, dies after road collision
Police are appealing for information after a woman died following a collision close to Bolton-le-Sands. Officers were called around 1.45pm yesterday (July 25) to Slyne Road following reports of an...
View ArticleImagination Museum brings collections to life
An inspirational performance bringing to life the stories behind museum collections will be held in Lancaster in August. ‘Imagination Museum’ will be performed at Lancaster City Museum on Friday 5...
View ArticleBin It 4 Beaches Campaign
Sefton Council is pleased to support the national launch of the ‘Bin it 4 Beaches’ campaign from Love My Beach and the Environment Agency. The school holidays have started and for many that means fun...
View ArticleStill time to hand in Blue Badges
Time is running out to hand in Blue Badges that are being used illegally to park in disabled bays and avoid parking charges. Warrington Borough Council has been running a month-long amnesty in a bid to...
View ArticleWellfest website is live!
Discover more about Wellfest, Wigan Borough’s first ever festival dedicated to everyone’s health and wellbeing, as the event’s website launches. On the Wellfest website you’ll find a programme packed...
View ArticlePeppa Pig opens Summer Beach
Peppa Pig had children oinking with excitement as she got the summer holidays off to a scorching start. She joined the Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillors Dave and Jeanette Banks at the...
View ArticleSkelmersdale United FC Youth Academy awarded Chartered Standard Development...
Skelmersdale United FC Youth Academy has been awarded Chartered Standard Development Club of the Year by Liverpool FA, and as a result they went into the regional awards and were also successful in...
View ArticleLandlords fined after failing to improve properties
Two landlords have received fines totalling £3,000 – and ordered to pay costs of nearly £2,000 – after failing to comply with improvement notices issued by St Helens Council under the Housing Act....
View ArticleDon’t drop litter this summer
Don’t drop litter this summer! That’s the appeal from West Lancashire Borough Council as the holiday season gets underway. Litter problems increase during the summer when people spend more time...
View ArticleTour hidden Lancaster
Walking tours of Lancaster are planned in August and September for anyone interested in finding out about the darker secrets of Lancaster’s criminal history. The ‘Lawless Lancaster’ walking tours will...
View ArticleSefton Welcomes Pokemon Gamers
A number of Sefton’s Council’s buildings and parks are fast becoming the go-to place for Pokemon Go fans. The popular craze has seen a boom of PokéStops created across the UK that gamers visit to find...
View ArticleInnovative new dementia facility opens
A new facility to help people living with dementia to stay active and independent has opened in Wigan Borough. Open to residents over 50 years of age, the Wigan Council-run facility at Central Day...
View ArticleTourism network offers £1000 for events to attract new visitors to Wirral
With tourism in Wirral booming, businesses are being invited to access the benefits of joining the area’s visitor economy network. And this year, members will be able to apply for a share of an annual...
View ArticleFairytale fun for St Helens families at Church Square Shopping Centre
Youngsters got crafty at a St Helens shopping centre, making their own fairytale characters at a family arts workshop. The sessions are part of a summer of fun at the town’s Church Square Shopping...
View ArticleApply now to be a Marshal at Ormskirk MotorFest 2016
The Ormskirk MotorFest returns to the Town Centre on Sunday 28 August and organisers are looking for volunteer marshals to join in the fun and make this wonderful event go smoothly. Thousands of people...
View ArticleBannatyne Group invests £500,000 in Skelmersdale health club
The Bannatyne Health Club in Skelmersdale has received a boost to its equipment and facilities thanks to extra investment. The Northway health club has had state of the art equipment installed on its...
View ArticleHave great art fun with summer holiday activities
Children can enjoy free summer holiday arts activities at the Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk and the Sandy Lane Centre in Skelmersdale. West Lancashire Borough Council’s Arts Development Service’s fun...
View ArticleFeel good with summer festival in Knowsley
A festival that’s guaranteed to raise your spirits will be one of the highlights of the summer in Knowsley. The Knowsley Feelgood Festival will take place on Saturday, August 6 from 1-5pm at Court Hey...
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