Skelmersdale Police make appeal for help in finding missing man from...
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for help to find a missing person from Skelmersdale. Eugene Brogan aged 50 years, was last seen at his home address in Skelmersdale on the 18th of January 2017. We are...
View ArticleWhen Lancashire Sings Project Celebration Concert
Brand new folk music produced by Lancashire pupils as part of the ‘When Lancashire Sings’ project will be celebrated soon at an event. The free concert will be held at The Guild Hall, Preston, on...
View ArticleSt Helens Libraries’ social media advent calendar competition winner announced
A lucky bookworm from St Helens has bagged a stack of books after winning a council run library competition. Nicola Karunaratne-Diver from Thatto Heath was selected at random to win 24 books made up of...
View ArticleSt. Augustine’s hosts Holocaust exhibition
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday (27 January), St. Augustine of Canterbury High School recently hosted the most respected Holocaust education facility in the world. Based in Israel, the Yad...
View ArticleCounty Council Supports Transfer of Two Buildings to Penwortham Town Council
Lancashire County Council has agreed to transfer the ownership of two buildings to Penwortham Town Council to enable it to establish a new independent community-run library, alongside other community...
View ArticleMarvel-lous work at Rainford High
Pupils at Rainford High Technology College have created their very own magazine, with the help of Marvel Comic’s former editor. Year 12 students worked with the world-renowned author and Marvel...
View ArticleMagic to return to Central Library on Harry Potter Book Night
2 February will see the third annual Harry Potter Book Night celebrated throughout the world and as before St Helens Central Library will host an unforgettable evening themed around the Professors of...
View ArticleCharity asks more young carers to come forward ahead of national awareness day
St Helens’ Young Carers Centre already supports over 550 local young carers with funding from St Helens Council, but the number of children and young people in St Helens caring for family members...
View ArticleFatal collision on M61 motorway
A child has died following a collision on the M61 motorway. The incident happened at about 10.30pm yesterday (Monday, January 23rd) approximately half a mile before Junction 9. A Renault Clio...
View ArticleAdvice available throughout the year for Lancashire young people who need help
Lancashire County Council is reminding young people that a service that was available to help them over the festive period is offered every day of the year. Talkzone offers advice, guidance, support...
View ArticleBe part of historic artwork by sending your portrait to library project
As part of the Heritage Lottery Fund supported ‘St Helens Through the Lens’ project, St Helens Local History and Archives are asking for residents to become part of local history by contributing their...
View ArticleOUTing the Past event
Lancashire Archives will host a day of free events next month, as part of the third national Festival of LGBT History. From 10am to 3pm on Saturday 25 February, visitors can enjoy activities including...
View ArticleDelays expected on the A580 East Lancashire Road and A570 Rainford Bypass...
Motorists are advised to avoid the A580 East Lancashire Road and A570 Rainford Bypass junction on Thursday evening, as engineers carry out a full survey of the carriageway. Traffic Management will be...
View ArticleVolunteer of the Year recognition is music to the ears of DJ duo
Two young adults from St. Helens have been commended for their volunteering efforts. The Mayor of St Helens, Councillor Dave Banks, was on hand to present Carl Smith and Adam Garvey with a trophy each...
View ArticlePublic welcome at Trust board meeting
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will hold its next board meeting on Wednesday 1stFebruary at 9am. The meeting will be held in the Clinical Education Centre at Southport and Formby District...
View ArticleObjects and memories from Liverpool’s black community
National Museums Liverpool launches Sankofa project An exploration of activism in Liverpool’s Black communities launches National Museums Liverpool’s Sankofa project on Saturday 28 January in the Dr...
View ArticleProtecting Knowsley’s parks and open spaces
At a time when many other local authorities are making significant funding cuts to their parks and green spaces budgets, Knowsley Council has tonight (Wednesday 25th January 2017) approved a Notice of...
View ArticleRenowned Scottish folk trio tour rural Lancashire
North Sea Gas, “Fire In The Glen” Garstang Library Thursday 23 February, 7.30pm Croston Old School Friday 24 February, 7.30pm Accrington Library Saturday 25 February, 8pm Tosside Community Hall Sunday...
View ArticleNew Director of Housing and Inclusion gets to work
The new head of housing at West Lancashire Borough Council is relishing her new role and aiming to make services even better for tenants. Jacqui Sinnott-Lacey is the authority’s new Director of Housing...
View ArticleSupporting Safer Internet Day
Lancashire County Council will support the third international Safer Internet Day (SID) on Tuesday 7 February. The aim of this day is to promote the safe and responsible use of online technology and...
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