Animals in Astley
There’s a real treat in store for visitors to Chorley’s Astley Park on Saturday 18 July when a variety of furry and feathered friends will be there for them to meet. Back by popular demand is Fishers...
View ArticleTrace your World War 1 family history
Lancashire County Council’s libraries are helping people to discover their WW1 ancestors online. Staff from the county council’s community heritage team will hold a number of ancestry surgeries across...
View ArticleCouncil recognised for Armed Forces support
St Helens Council has received national recognition for its stalwart support of the Armed Forces Community at a prestigious awards ceremony in Manchester’s Imperial War Museum. The event saw St Helens...
View ArticleFreshers urged to get vaccine booster
St Helens Council’s Public Health team is urging new university students to protect their health and that of others, through meningitis W vaccinations, following the tragic death of a Merseyside...
View ArticlePlanned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 13 to Sunday 19 July
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 10 July and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen...
View ArticleSt Helens leads work to secure European funds
St Helens Council Leader, Barrie Grunewald has welcomed news that the EU Commission has approved a bid which will see further infrastructure investment in the City Region. The ATLANTIS project is a...
View ArticleWalk to win a dream day at Wembley, as the RFL celebrates 120 wonderful years
Rugby League fans are invited to celebrate the sport’s 120th anniversary this summer by taking to the streets for a walk across the game’s heartlands. From Sunday July 19 to Friday July 24, people can...
View ArticleSummer Safety Advice
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is issuing safety advice as the temperatures start to rise. Now that the warm, light evenings are with us and the summer holidays are set to start, barbecue season...
View ArticleMusic with a difference at Mesnes Park
Join St Helens Council rangers for an afternoon of music with a difference. Renowned ukulele soloist Francesca Davies will be playing the popular instrument, which originates from Hawaii, at Mesnes...
View ArticleAvian flu confirmed in Lancashire
A case of H7N7 avian flu has now been confirmed in Lancashire. A temporary control zone imposed on Friday at the affected farm has now been replaced by a 10 kilometre surveillance zone and an inner 3...
View ArticleGive your views at Listening Event for older people
Older people living in West Lancashire can give their views to the Borough Council’s Cabinet member with portfolio for Older People Councillor Terry Aldridge at a special Listening Event on Thursday 30...
View ArticleYour vote, your voice – important info coming soon
Residents are being asked to look out for important voter registration information in the post. Households in Warrington will be soon be receiving a form asking residents to check whether their current...
View ArticleSpeak out to stop scams!
This week, Warrington Trading Standards are warning residents to be on their guard when accessing their emails and clicking on to adverts on social media pages. As consumers do more shopping online and...
View ArticleNew play and recreation facilities at Westhead Playing Fields
Young people in Westhead have been treated to exciting new play and recreation facilities at Westhead Playing Fields, which will enhance visitor experience for all to enjoy. A new play area for...
View ArticleBe ready for Bee Safaris
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service is positively buzzing with excitement ahead of its Bee Safari events this summer. Residents are welcome to join the Rangers and Ben Hargreaves, Lancashire Wildlife...
View ArticleA celebration of talent at the West Lancashire Open Exhibition 2015
The prestigious West Lancashire Open Exhibition was unveiled to the public on Saturday 11 July. The Chapel Gallery has brought together a collection of vibrant works by accomplished artists from across...
View ArticleCare home welcomes students
Residents at Padgate House care home were treated to an afternoon of entertainment. Students from University Academy Warrington were welcomed into the home to perform a selection of songs for their...
View ArticleSummer landlords forum
Private landlords in Knowsley are invited to attend a forum being held this summer. It takes place at The Venue, on Civic Way in Huyton, on Tuesday 28 July (5:30pm-7:30pm). As well as providing a...
View ArticleWe’ve gone and won it!
This is not the first time that a local manufacturer has won a major award this Year – but the pinnacle of its profession has just been reached. Power Efficient Systems which trades as EnergyAce has...
View ArticleWIGAN LIVE FESTIVAL – 2015 Friday 29th August & Saturday 30th August
Showcasing some of the best unsigned bands and soloists from the local area and further afield, Wigan Live Festival returns for a third year. This August bank holiday weekend, sees the centre of Wigan...
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