International street market returns to Leigh
An international street market is coming to Leigh town centre this week offering a feast of foodie fun to visitors. There will be 20 traders on Bradshawgate, offering a range of mouth-watering baked...
View ArticleMore flexible parking ahead for motorists
Warrington Borough Council is planning an improved parking experience for shoppers in Lymm and Stockton Heath. Car parks will soon have ‘cashless parking’ installed, meaning there will be no fishing...
View ArticleSkelmersdale Air Cadets celebrate winning Duke of Edinburgh award scheme trophy
1439 (Skelmersdale) Squadron RAF Air Cadet ‘WINNERS’ of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme trophy for best Squadron in D of E. With 18 bronze awards, 3 silver and 1 gold in the last 12 months this...
View Article£1 million saved for Merseyside!
The Merseyside Collective Switch has saved local people in excess of £1million on their energy bills through switching to a cheaper energy tariff. In St Helens, over £170,000 has been saved so far,...
View ArticleInnovative approach secures transport service for vulnerable adults
Changes introduced at the start of September will see Lancashire County Council save £2m whilst securing transport services for vulnerable adults in the face of severe pressures on the council’s...
View ArticleYour chance to learn about plants growing in West Lancashire parks
Find out more about exciting things growing in local park and countryside areas at events organised by West Lancashire Borough Council’s Parks and Countryside Ranger Service. Local expert in fungi and...
View ArticleZoo Logic by Mark Leckey
Felix the Cat installations by Turner Prize-winning artist on show at the Walker A huge, inflatable version of Felix the Cat is one of two installations by Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Leckey to be...
View ArticleParisian folk music on its way to three Lancashire venues
“A Night Of Parisian Fantasy” – Oh La La! Thornton Library Thursday 29 September, 7pm Melling Village Institute Friday 30 September, 7.30pm Euxton Parish Church Community Centre Saturday 1 October,...
View ArticleSteve Prescott Bridge to be lit up in Danny’s memory
St Helens Council will be showing its solidarity with the family and friends of Danny Fox, tragically killed in the town centre last week, when it lights up the Steve Prescott Bridge in his memory. As...
View ArticleFriends of Colliers Moss group to launch later this month
A group which seeks to continue delivering long-term improvements to the Colliers Moss area of St Helens is set to launch later this month. Having received a grant from the Woodland Trust and backing...
View ArticleNew traders set up shop at St Mary’s Market
St Mary’s Market has received a much welcomed boost following the arrival of six new stallholders to the premises. Recent arrivals include Jay Max school and work ware; Market Health Foods; Hills...
View ArticleRainbow on the horizon
The wet weather didn’t dampen spirits as people of all ages gathered at Victoria Park for a ‘Rainbow Picnic in the Park’ event. Organised by St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the...
View ArticleAsk your NHS a question
Members of the public are invited to the annual general meeting (AGM) of local NHS leaders, West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The AGM will be held on Tuesday 27 September 2016 at the...
View ArticleStay safe and enjoy Reminisce
With Reminisce Festival returning to Sherdley Park this weekend (Saturday 10 September), St Helens Council’s Public Health team has released some top-tips to revellers to ensure their experience is a...
View ArticleFree one day GO ACTIVE Membership to celebrate National Fitness Day
To mark National Fitness Day 2016 on Wednesday 7 September, residents will be able to benefit from a free one day GO ACTIVE Membership. Valid at Queens Park Health & Fitness ,Parr Swimming &...
View ArticleTemporary closure of Skelmersdale Walk-in Centre
Skelmersdale Walk-in Centre at the Concourse Shopping Centre will be temporarily closed this afternoon (6 September) from 4pm due to short-term staffing issues. It will re-open at 7am tomorrow as...
View ArticleSummer meadow scoops awards
A painting described as ‘evoking the essence of summer’ has scooped two top prizes in a prestigious art competition. Anne Couchman, a member of Chorley art group Paintbox, has won both the Judges’...
View ArticleSkelmersdale Air Cadets Autumn Open Day
Skelmersdale Air Cadets are holding an Autumn Open Day on Saturday 1st October, 2016. The Open Days is taking place to celebrate 75 years of the Air Cadets in Skelmersdale and will be open from 12...
View ArticleProposed new speed limits in Halewood
It is being proposed that some speed limits in Halewood are reduced to 20mph. It is part of Knowsley Council’s ongoing efforts to improve road safety. You can see the plans for the proposed 20mph zones...
View ArticleIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Sefton Bat Walk
Sefton Council is holding four fantastic free Bat Walks this month in parks across the borough. The events, in partnership with the Friends of Groups and West Lancs Bat Conservation Trust, are led by...
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