Thousands check out Chorley’s Christmas lights
Chorley’s festive season got off to a spectacular start on Saturday as thousands of people packed into the town centre to see local singing sensation and star of The Voice UK, Kevin Simm, switch on the...
View ArticleYouth council appoints cabinet
Elected members of the St Helens Youth Council recently returned to the town hall chamber to agree on a manifesto – and form a cabinet tasked with overseeing key duties. The council – made up four...
View ArticlePlanning futures at Rainford High
Rainford High Technology College has been preparing pupils for the future with help from some of the North West’s top industry professionals. Over 30 expert exhibitors attended the school’s careers...
View ArticleChristmas fun at the Concourse Shopping Centre
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas after Skelmersdale residents turned out in force to welcome Santa Claus and watch the Christmas lights being switched on at the Concourse Shopping Centre....
View ArticleFalls Response car is the driving force behind cutting falls related hospital...
A pioneering new partnership project which looks to cut the number of fall-related hospital admissions is to launch in St Helens. Funded by the NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and...
View ArticleThousands turn out for Christmas lights switch-on
Thousands braved the cold weather to celebrate the countdown to Christmas at the St Helens Christmas lights switch-on party in Victoria Square on Saturday. X Factor Finalist Gifty Louise got the show...
View ArticleCash boost for Abbeyford
Abbeyford Children’s Home has received a much welcomed financial boost thanks to a kind-hearted relative of service user who raised over £1000 by taking part in the St Helens Triathlon. Paul Griffin,...
View ArticleSlash your library fines by donating to the St Helens food bank
From Monday 28 November to Saturday 31 December, St Helens Libraries Service will reduce your library fines – if you donate to the food bank. For each item of food donated they will reduce the amount...
View ArticleLocal provider for community health services and urgent care services in West...
NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has announced that Virgin Care will be providing community health services and urgent care services in West Lancashire from 1 April 2017....
View ArticleHave your say on Polling Place proposals in Burscough East and Wrightington...
Voters living in part of Burscough East and Wrightington Wards can have their say on the next stage of an important local review. The Borough Council is carrying out a review of the arrangements for...
View ArticleControl order imposed on attack dog
A St. Helens dog owner has been ordered to keep her dog permanently on a lead when in a public place after being taken to court by St Helens Council. Victoria Raisbeck Crewe of Womack Gardens, St....
View ArticleCouncil supports young offenders to repair harm
With this week (20-27 November) marking International Restorative Justice Week, St Helens Council’s Youth Offending Service (YOS) has highlighted how restorative justice can help communities recover...
View ArticleSporting Challenge celebrating eighth anniversary
Sporting Challenge were formed in 2008 are celebrating it being eight years since they began. Sporting Challenge organise evening activities for adults with additional needs. The Activities take place...
View ArticleLancashire celebrates Lancashire Day
Libraries and museums across the county are getting ready to celebrate Lancashire Day on 27 November, with events taking place to mark the occasion. Lancashire Day dates back to 1295, when the county...
View ArticleLancashire County Council appoints new Director of Children’s Services
Lancashire County Council has appointed Amanda Hatton as the county’s new Director of Children’s Services. A qualified social worker, Amanda is currently Deputy Director of People, Early Help and...
View ArticleHospitals hold baby and child Christmas remembrance service
Two hospitals will be offering support again to families remembering lost loved ones in the weeks before Christmas. The Baby and Child Remembrance Service will be held at Ormskirk hospital and led by...
View ArticleFree winter warmer packs to keep you warm and well
Residents are invited to attend a winter warmer event in Rainhill next week where they will receive a free winter warmer pack and advice and information on how to stay warm and well this winter. The...
View ArticleCentral Library to celebrate multi-faith lighting ceremony
On Thursday 1 December, 4pm, faith communities from across St Helens will come together at Central Library for a multi-faith lighting ceremony. All faiths are welcome to join Mayor and Mayoress of St...
View ArticleConcern growing for missing man
We are appealing for information after a 41-year-old man went missing from Ormskirk. Neil Baines was last seen around 8.30pm on Monday (November 21) at an address in Wigan Road. He is described as...
View ArticleTransport for the North welcomes Government’s commitment to Northern Powerhouse
Transport for the North (TfN) welcomes the Chancellor’s announcement of a Northern Powerhouse Strategy, which recognises the role of transport connectivity alongside investment in skills development,...
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