Read your way through Lancashire this summer
Children aged four to 11 are invited to take part in the Lancashire Reading Journey and meet a wonderful collection of colourful characters. This new initiative runs from Saturday 18 July to Saturday...
View ArticleNeed advice and support? ASK online
A new website has been launched to bring together information about a wide range of Knowsley advice agencies in one place. The Advice Service Knowsley (ASK) website is a lottery-funded project being...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after serious crash involving four vehicles in Preston
Have you got any information about a road collision which involved four vehicles on Tuesday 7th July in Preston? The incident took place at about 10:50pm outside the Black Bull pub on Black Bull Lane,...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after cemetery in Wigan is struck by vandals
An appeal for information has been made by police after a cemetery in Wigan was struck by vandals, in which headstones were damaged. The headstones were targeted between 6:30pm on Monday 29th June and...
View ArticleExhibition discovers life and death during World War One
Stories as diverse as a body found on a beach with a steamship ticket from Ireland, a soldier dying in a boxing match before he made it to the front, and a pregnant young woman last seen jumping from...
View ArticlePrestigious award for local Talk English Project
A unique scheme that has helped people in Burnley, Hyndburn and Pendle to learn how to speak English has been given an award by the British Council. The Talk English scheme makes English language...
View ArticlePrimary schools celebrate SATS success
St Helens primary schools are, once again, likely to beat the national averages for English and maths as they celebrate their SATs results. The proportion of the borough’s 11 year olds achieving the...
View ArticleMaking Markets Matter – Saturday 11 July
Making Markets Matter is heading to Kirkby on Saturday 11th July, to persuade the shopping public to savour the joys of the market. The event, hosted by the National Market Traders Federation,...
View ArticleWalker Art Gallery receives a Picasso from Freud’s collection
The Walker Art Gallery has acquired a drawing by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, which will go on public display from 14 July 2015. The drawing,...
View ArticleAppeal made after man is seriously injured in collision with bus
An appeal for information has been made by police after a man has been seriously injured in a collision in Lancaster. The incident occurred at around 11:40am on Wednesday 8th July, when a 77 year old...
View ArticleDogs which killed cat must be muzzled
Two dogs must be muzzled at all times when they leave their home, a court has ruled after hearing they attacked and killed a pet cat at Rivington. The two dogs are also banned from the Rivington Hall...
View ArticleFamily fun at Victoria Park
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service invites you to a fun-filled day of family activities at Victoria Park. A variety of attractions will be available at the newly refurbished park on City Road, St...
View ArticleTune in to find out what’s on offer at your local Children’s Centre
Children’s Centres in Knowsley are embracing social media to help raise awareness of the support they offer to local families. The centres in Knowsley have been using Facebook and Twitter to...
View ArticleSpaces: A new Wellbeing Photography Competition for Knowsley
Do you have a special place that makes you feel good? A new wellbeing photography competition in Knowsley is inviting people to submit images of a place or space that means something to them – whether...
View ArticleDoctors’ kidney injury project wins national award
Two doctors have won a national patient safety prize for their work preventing kidney injury in older people. Dr Andrew Falzon, a Foundation Year 1 doctor, and Consultant Urological Surgeon Mr Rahul...
View ArticleNominate your sporting stars and unsung heroes for the Lancashire Sports Awards
Time is running out for you to nominate your local sporting heroes for a prestigious accolade. The Lancashire Sports Awards are a celebration of local sporting achievement. These pay tribute to those,...
View ArticleA scorching line-up of summer events
St Helens Council has announced a fantastic programme of family fun events for the town centre this summer – packed with a variety of street entertainment that will amaze and excite audiences of all...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 13 July
Monday 13 July 9.15am Lathom St James School, Westhead The Deputy Mayor & Deputy Consort will attend the school to present certificates to pupils who were unable to attend the Rotary Junior...
View ArticleSenior St Helens councillor criticises proposals in Education and Adoption Bill
A senior St Helens councillor has challenged central government over its Education and Adoption Bill that proposes to deny parents and guardians the right to be consulted when academising an inadequate...
View ArticleGo Ahead Given for Broughton Bypass Scheme
Construction of the Broughton Bypass is due to begin towards the end of this year after the Secretary of State for Transport confirmed orders allowing Lancashire County Council to buy land needed for...
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