Christmas drink and drug-driving results revealed
More than 130 people were caught drink driving as part of Lancashire Constabulary’s Christmas drink drive campaign. A total of 3,266 breath tests were administered across the county throughout December...
View ArticleAppeals for relatives of deceased gentlemen
St Helens Council is looking to trace the relatives and friends of two recently deceased gentlemen. Mr Harold Brady, whose last known address was 48 Springfield, Rainford, passed away on Saturday 14...
View ArticleHighly popular national cycle race returns to Chorley
A prestigious cycle race that has attracted thousands of people into Chorley will return to the borough for a third time at Easter. Chorley Council has once again teamed up with British Cycling to host...
View ArticleLast chance to see world’s smallest art gallery featuring local artists
The world’s smallest pop-up art gallery has arrived at its last local stop as part of a UK tour. The exhibit, featuring artworks by six local people, has already visited Central and Haydock libraries...
View ArticlePreferred Site Identified for Skelmersdale Railway Station
Lancashire County Council, in partnership with West Lancashire Borough Council and Merseytravel, has identified the former Glenburn Sports College/Westbank Campus site as the preferred location for a...
View ArticleExamine your options this winter
Winter can be a particularly challenging time for the regions health services, but health chiefs in West Lancashire, Southport and Formby are urging local residents to examine their options to help...
View ArticlePupils’ work of art brightens up Hope House
Pupils from St Helens Council’s Tuition Service have been showing off their arty side after producing artwork to help brighten up Hope House. Following a pupil-organised charity event before Christmas...
View ArticleOur West Lancashire welcome new steam room at Park Pool
Council Independents highlight the change in attitude to the Park Pool facility since public outcry saw closure proposal dropped Users of the health suite at Park Pool will benefit from a new steam...
View ArticleMayoral engagements week commencing 6 February 2017
Saturday 11 February 9.00 Morrisons Supermarket Southport The Mayor and Deputy Mayor will attend a “bag pack” in aid of the Mayor’s Charities
View ArticlePolice make appeal for information after attack in Skelmersdale
Flamstead, Skelmersdale. Monday 23rd January at about 8.30pm two young men were walking near to St. Johns Primary School when a group of about ten males began to follow them and asking for a fight....
View ArticleSt Helens receives initial allocation of Single Investment Funds
At the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority meeting held today (Friday 3rd February 2017), the Combined Authority has confirmed an initial allocation of Single Investment Fund (SIF) monies to a...
View ArticleLocal charity improves the quality of education in Nepal’s schools
The Baglung District Education Officer invited West Lancashire based charity Resolve International to make its Quality Primary Education programme available to all schools in the District and to all...
View ArticleCouncil CCTV helps police
West Lancashire’s Borough Council’s CCTV team have been helping catch suspected drink-drivers and thieves during the Christmas period. The Council’s CCTV system watches over the borough and provides...
View ArticleSt Helens Council Leader resumes duties
St Helens Council Leader Councillor Barrie Grunewald, who suffered a heart attack in October last year, is set to resume his responsibilities as Leader once more. Councillor Grunewald was taken ill...
View ArticleSt Modwen North West regional statement
Steven Knowles, North West Regional Director, said: “The North West region has experienced another year of growth. We have seen continued resilience amongst our commercial portfolio across the region...
View ArticleCounty Council launches Passport to Independence to transform social care
Lancashire County Council has signed a contract with Newton Europe Ltd which will transform adult social care in the county, improving the quality of services while delivering minimum savings of around...
View ArticleChildren and Young People 5 ways to Wellbeing campaign launched
A campaign which seeks to promote children and young people’s health and wellbeing has been launched by St Helens Council’s Healthy Living team. ‘Children and Young People 5 ways to Wellbeing’ aims to...
View ArticleFuneral details of Harold Brady announced
St Helens Council has announced the funeral arrangements of a resident who passed away last month. The funeral of Mr Harold Brady, who died on Saturday 14 January at the age of 72, will take place at...
View ArticleA kaleidoscope of colours at the Chapel Gallery!
Families are invited to visit the Chapel Gallery this half-term for free and enjoy bright and colourful activities led by professional artists Sharon Kelly and Andy Shaw. Children of all ages and their...
View ArticleHealth service concerns of West Lancashire residents taken to decision makers
A survey of the views of local residents on local health services has been sent to decision makers at the Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust and the West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group....
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