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...
View ArticleThousands 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...
View ArticleInformation 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...
View ArticleBickerstaffe 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...
View ArticleTop 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...
View Article£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...
View ArticleInformation 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...
View ArticleBuilding 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...
View ArticleKeep 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleParents 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...
View ArticleRoad 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...
View ArticleAdoption 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...
View ArticleKeep 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...
View ArticleFresh 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...
View ArticleVote 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...
View ArticleRising 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...
View ArticleGritters 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...
View ArticleSpring 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....
View ArticleWinter 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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