Public welcome at Trust board meeting
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 2ndNovember at 9am. The meeting will be held in the Clinical Education Centre at Southport and Formby District...
View ArticleCentral Library to celebrate Gamble Building’s 120th anniversary
As the Gamble Building on Victoria Square nears its 120th anniversary, Central Library prepares a day of celebratory events (Thursday 3 November) in honour of the historic St Helens landmark. Erected...
View ArticleDelays likely as roadworks get underway
Motorists are being warned of delays in the Newton-le-Willows and Bold areas of St Helens this weekend as carriageway resurfacing works get underway. Works will begin on Crow Lane East at the junctions...
View ArticleLancashire tales with a twist coming to county
‘In Skriker’s Footsteps’, Jacqueline Harris The Barlow, Edgworth Thursday 17 November, 7.30pm The Rainhall Centre, Barnoldswick Friday 18 November, 7pm Mellor Brook Community Centre Saturday 19...
View ArticleReports of incidents with items being thrown off bridges onto carriageway...
Skelmersdale Police have recently had a number of incidents that have involved people throwing items off bridges into the carriageway below, sometimes causing serious damage to vehicles passing...
View ArticleSecondary school applications are about to close
Online applications – the quick, easy and secure way to apply for secondary school places for autumn 2017 – are about to close at Lancashire County Council’s website. The online application system is...
View ArticleArts and crafts makers can apply for stalls at the Chapel Gallery Christmas...
Ormskirk’s Chapel Gallery is hosting a weekend wonderland of sparkling contemporary crafts and festive entertainment in November to get everyone in the Christmas mood. And if you are a maker of arts,...
View ArticleBook your places now for the Skelmersdale Ambassadors Network Launch
Are you a business who is proud of operating in Skelmersdale? Do you want to reap the benefits of helping to promote the town, create links with other business leaders and connect with those...
View ArticleRemembrance Sunday Services
At Remembrance Sunday parades and services on 13 November West Lancashire will pay tribute to those brave people who have suffered or lost their lives serving their country. West Lancashire Mayor,...
View ArticleHealth and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer
Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its eighth ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ on Thursday 3rd November and anyone who has been affected by cancer, whether directly...
View ArticleFree Halloween and bonfire family fun in Chorley’s Market Walk
Free family fun is on offer at Chorley’s Market Walk shopping centre this half term to give children the opportunity to get creative for Halloween and Bonfire night. On Saturday 29 October, children...
View Article‘Mischief Night’ message from Skelmersdale Police
“Make sure you know what your children are up to or keep them indoors”…that is the message from Skelmersdale Police in the build up to ‘Mischief Night’ on Sunday (October 30th). The advice follows two...
View ArticleUrgent gas mains revamp for St Helens
Urgent work to renew gas main in Islands Brow area Work follows leaks on existing pipe Road closures needed to safeguard staff and road-users National Grid is advising residents and motorists of urgent...
View ArticleResidents warned over avoidable council tax refund charges
St Helens Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents about businesses targeting local people and offering to claim back council tax refunds. Several residents contacted the council after...
View ArticleAdults warned not to buy alcohol for under 18s
A new initiative has been launched by St Helens Council’s Trading Standards and Merseyside Police involving the use of stencilled warning messages sprayed on pavements outside of local businesses...
View ArticleNew service to deliver tailored recruitment for legal sector
A leading provider of solicitor support services is launching a new ‘matchmaking’ recruitment offering specifically designed for the legal sector. Albion Legal, which has been working with law firms in...
View ArticleMayoral engagements week commencing 31 October 2016
Monday 31 October 6.00pm Coronation Park Ormskirk Mayor and Consort will attend a Halloween event Friday 4 November 7.00pm Ormskirk Civic Hall Mayor and Consort will attend an 80’s Disco at Ormskirk...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West– summary for Monday 31 October to Sunday...
Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week M53 between junctions 4 and 5 (bridge joints) Work began in September for approximately 4 months to renew road markings and...
View ArticleWe will remember them
Wigan Borough will unite in silence to honour the fallen at this year’s Remembrance Sunday events. This year, Remembrance Sunday will take place on Sunday 13th November. Dignitaries and local...
View ArticleKeep pets safe on Bonfire Night
Keep your pet safe from harm by protecting them from fireworks on Bonfire Night. West Lancashire Borough Council has some handy advice for owners to stop animals straying from their homes to find a...
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