Remember to get your child’s Education Travelpass
Lancashire parents are being reminded that it isn’t too early to start thinking about school travel arrangements for the next academic year. Any parent who has received a letter and application form...
View ArticleWoman, 79, robbed of necklace on Blackpool promenade
We are appealing for information after a 79-year-old woman was robbed of her necklace while walking on the promenade at Blackpool. The incident occurred sometime between 12pm and 12.10pm yesterday...
View ArticleScreening of Mozart’s Great Masterpiece
Garsington Opera’s production of Mozart’s comic masterpiece, Così fan tutte, will be screened by Sefton Council as part of the Outdoor Cinema season at King’s Gardens, Southport. Starting at 7pm on...
View ArticleStreetVelodrome is coming to Leigh
Britain’s only pop-up velodrome is coming to Leigh. StreetVelodrome is set to bring the excitement and drama of Olympic style track pursuit racing for everyone to have-a-go at Pennington Flash over the...
View ArticleGet up and get active with Wellfest
Wigan Borough is being encouraged to put its best foot forward and take that first step to a healthier life so sign up to getting active, including the Mass Mile. As part of National Fitness Day on...
View ArticleWigan believes in ‘Billy B’
The highly anticipated Billy Boston statue will finally be unveiled on Saturday 3rd September at an event celebrating the rugby great. The bronze statue, created by Hull sculptor, Steve Winterburn,...
View ArticleCultural Hubs crowned UK’s favourite arts programme
Royle Family star Ralf Little celebrated with St Helens Libraries’ Cultural Hubs team as it was crowned the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded arts programme in The National Lottery Awards. The arts in...
View ArticlePublic speaking at Council meetings
If you want to give your views on an item on a Borough Council agenda then you could be given that chance. West Lancashire residents are being offered the opportunity to speak on certain agenda items...
View ArticleAppeal to relatives of deceased local man
St Helens Council is appealing to family and friends of Mr Edward William Pilkington, who died recently aged 79 without known relatives. Born in St Helens, Mr Pilkington was a resident of Main Street,...
View ArticleYoung people can make music at The Zone Hyndburn
Young people in Hyndburn are invited to a free event featuring music and activities later this month. ‘Solid Workshops’ will include a mixture of live music and dance, Dhol drumming, graffiti art...
View ArticleVisit Gawthorpe Hall for free on Heritage Open Day
Visitors to the annual Heritage Open Day at Gawthorpe Hall will get a behind the scenes look at what life was like at the ‘Downton of the North’. Entry will be free to the Grade I listed hall at...
View ArticleSchools boss praises pupils for GCSE results
Pupils in Lancashire have once again performed well and chalked up some impressive GCSE results. Whilst changes continue to be made to the examinations system and, in particular, to the way in which...
View ArticleSt. Helens students celebrate GCSE results
There were celebrations across St Helens today as students received their GCSE results. Against a backdrop of continuing change in education, including the introduction of a new performance measure,...
View ArticleLocal WWII hero recognised by Russian Government
Proud family members gathered at St Helens Town Hall for the presentation of one of Russia’s top military honours. World War Two veteran Arthur Lawrence from Newton-le-Willows was due to be presented...
View ArticleDo you recognise this photo or anybody in it?
Are you in this picture? This was taken of 1439 (Skelmersdale) Squadron on an Air Cadet Camp in 1983/84? This year is the 75th anniversary of the Air Training Corps. If you have been an Air Cadet with...
View ArticleAre you in these photos of the 1439 (Skelmersdale) Air Cadets?
Are you in these pictures? These were taken of 1439 (Skelmersdale) Squadron on an Air Cadet Camps over the past decades. This year is the 75th anniversary of the Air Training Corps. If you have been an...
View ArticleDo you recognise yourself in these photos?
Are you in these pictures? These were taken of 1439 (Skelmersdale) Squadron on an Air Cadet Camps over the past decades. This year is the 75th anniversary of the Air Training Corps. If you have been an...
View ArticleFunding for more affordable homes
Funding of around £1.7 million has been allocated by West Lancashire Borough Council to provide much-needed affordable homes for local people. The cash injection will cover all the costs to construct...
View ArticleFree admission to Queen Street Mill for Heritage Open Weekend
Visitors of all ages are invited to the annual Heritage Open Weekend at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum (QSM) on Saturday 10 September and Sunday 11 September. Entry to the mill will be free, and it...
View ArticleA man has died after a collision on the M61
We are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the M61. Emergency services were called at about 3.10am this morning (Friday, August 26th) after an HGV travelling north on the motorway left...
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