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Check out Chorley in a Hollywood film

Chorley’s Rivington Pike and surrounding landscape is currently starring in the Hollywood film, A Monster Calls, which is out in cinemas now. The film, which stars Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones and...

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Thousands turn out for Chorley’s Christmas crackers

Thousands of people flocked to Chorley this Christmas to enjoy the seasonal attractions and make it one of the town’s best festive periods yet. Around 30,000 people attended the various Christmas...

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Information appeal made after attempted armed robbery at an off licence in Abram

An appeal for information has been made by police after an attempted armed robbery at an off licence in Abram. A little before 9pm on Saturday 31st December 2016, a man wearing a balaclava and carrying...

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Bickerstaffe Community Connections

Divine Days’ Bickerstaffe Connections is a friendly social group designed especially for you. We look forward to welcoming you to join us at regular social afternoons at the Mission, with other local...

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Top performance by St Helens planners

St.Helens Council planners have maintained their joint-first position as the quickest in the country when dealing with major applications. Data released by the Department of Communities and Local...

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£200,000 investment blows wind of change through intensive care

Intensive care patients at Southport hospital are benefitting from a £200,000 investment in 10 new ventilators. The new devices, worth £20,000 each, replace ageing 10-year-old machines which will now...

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Information evening for potential foster carers

With around 20 Lancashire children needing homes each week, Lancashire County Council is recruiting new foster carers. The county council has recently increased the allowances payable to new foster...

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Building a brighter future for the residents of West Lancashire

West Lancashire’s Brighter Future Workshop Ltd are asking for local residents to donate any mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walking frames they may have lying around their homes that are no...

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Keep your bicycle safe

With a lot of us getting new bicycles for Christmas West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership (WLCSP) is advising residents they can take steps to keep their bikes safe. The Partnership is calling...

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New affordable homes in Banks

People looking for a new home in Banks will benefit from new affordable homes for rent and to buy. West Lancashire Borough Council has been working with One Vision Housing (OVH) to make 55 new...

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Parents in Lancashire encouraged to Be Food Smart with launch of new...

Children in England consume almost 3 sugar cubes at breakfast time alone, which equates to half their recommended daily amount Currently 22.6% of 4 to 5 year-olds and 33.3% of 10 to 11 year-olds are...

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Road casualties to be tackled with average speed cameras

Eight routes where 13 people have lost their lives in collisions in almost six years (01/01/2011 to 01/10/2016) are being targeted in a bid to cut down on the number of casualties. The routes across...

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Adoption service drop-in session at St Helens Town Hall

Warrington, Wigan and St Helens Councils’ adoption service (WWiSH) will be holding a drop-in session at St Helens Town Hall later this month for people who have room in their home and heart to adopt a...

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Keep warm and well as forecasts predict snow this week

St Helens Council is urging residents to keep warm and well as MET Office forecasts predicts a wintry spell for the North West. Dropping temperatures and snow or hail are forecasted for Thursday 12...

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Fresh Perspectives at Lady Lever Art Gallery

Students from Wirral schools exhibit work at Lady Lever Art Gallery Students from four Wirral high schools will exhibit their artwork at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, in the company of...

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Vote for your favourite piece of Prescot’s history

Items from Prescot Museum’s collection could be chosen as part of a project showcasing the history of Lancashire – but they need your vote to be included! Once a part of Lancashire, Prescot’s history...

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Rising Reds star repays Rainhill High with signed debut shirt

Liverpool FC defender, Trent Alexander Arnold, paid a special visit to his old school to present a personalised signed shirt to his former teachers and students as a thank you for their support during...

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Gritters get ready for wintry weather

Lancashire’s gritters are gearing up to keep the county moving over the next couple of days. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow on Thursday and Friday this week, with snow showers...

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Spring coming early for fans of the arts

Spot On Lancashire – Spring Season January – June 2017 Spring is coming early this year for fans of live performance, as a brand new season of events running across Lancashire will launch this January....

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Winter bird watch walk with Rangers

St Helens Council’s Ranger Service is inviting residents on a bird watching walk in the beautiful Sankey Valley Country Park. Start the new year in a healthy way on a leisurely four and a half mile...

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