All systems go for word festival
It’s all systems go as Chorley gears up for its fourth annual fantastic festival of words, fun, fiction and fairy tales celebrating the spoken and written word. The schedule of over 50 storytellers,...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 13 March
Monday 13 March 10am Council Offices, Derby Street The Mayor & Consort will attend a Flag Raising Ceremony to commemorate Commonwealth Day/Single Commemorative Act Wednesday 15 March 9am Catalyst...
View ArticleRefunds for Fishergate fines
Lancashire County Council has confirmed that the Fishergate Bus Lane will remain in place. However, as a gesture of goodwill, the council will review the case of anyone who contacts it in writing, for...
View Article77 drivers handed new penalties for using a phone behind the wheel
A total of 77 drivers were stopped and handed tough new penalties as part of a week of action to catch motorists using mobile phones behind the wheel. Amongst those now facing increased fines and...
View ArticleDetailed study is next step to deliver Skelmersdale rail link
Lancashire County Council has committed over £4.3m towards the next phase of work to provide a new rail link to Skelmersdale from the Wigan to Kirkby line. Merseytravel will also contribute £0.76m...
View ArticleInternational Day of Happiness to be celebrated through arts at Central Library
Monday 20 March is the International Day of Happiness, and to celebrate Central Library is hosting a full day of events to make residents of all ages smile as part of the Cultural Hubs programme. The...
View ArticleWoman, 19, missing from Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for help to find a 19 year old woman who is missing from Skelmersdale. Katie Heron was last seen at around 1pm on Wednesday, March 8 at her home address on Ivydale....
View ArticleStepping through history: Newton Heritage Trail to launch on March 25
Saturday 25 March will see the launch of the new and improved Newton-le-Willows Heritage Trail and Health Walk; a six mile circular walk which celebrates and remembers the town’s rich heritage. After...
View ArticleFrank and Kate share hospital wedding day with Songs of Praise
Southport hospital marked its second marriage ceremony of the year when a Formby couple wed on Ward 15A – with TV presenter Aled Jones as their special guest. Frank Heath, 72, and Kate Hart, 69, had...
View ArticleTransparency
Hirst, Tillmans and Shonibare feature in a new exhibition at the Walker A new exhibition at Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery will ask whether art can help us to see things differently. Transparency, an...
View ArticleConcern growing for missing woman
Lancashire Police are appealing for information after a 41-year-old woman went missing from Leyland. Vikki Adamson was last seen around 11.15am yesterday (Monday, March 13) in Preston Road. She was...
View ArticleLancashire County Council welcomes funding to create new childcare places
Lancashire County Council has welcomed the news that nearly 200 more children, and their families, will soon benefit from 30 hours of free childcare each week in two nurseries built to accommodate...
View ArticleLancashire Based Air Compressor Firm Delivers Impressive Cost Savings to...
Arnold Magnetic Technologies is a global manufacturer of high performance magnets, precision magnetic assemblies and thin metals. Arnold has thousands of customers in markets from consumer,...
View ArticleLocal pharmacist’s dose of joy after bagging Online Business Award
An online pharmacy company from Skelmersdale have walked away with the prestigious Online Business Award at Lancashire’s annual Red Rose Awards. Chemist-4-U stock a wide range of top brand prescription...
View ArticleCurbing the use of antibiotics to keep them working
Warrington Borough Council is throwing its full support behind a new campaign which warns that the inappropriate use of antibiotics is causing an epidemic of antibiotic resistance. Public Health...
View ArticleGive your views on sexual health services
The second phase of a consultation asking residents about sexual health services in Wigan Borough has launched. Back in December, residents were asked how and where they accessed support as part of a...
View ArticleOne month until the Chorley Grand Prix returns
It’s just one month to go until Chorley welcomes the country’s top cyclists and the whole of the Chorley borough is being urged to get involved and cheer them on. On Saturday 15 April, the Chorley...
View ArticleCould you be a Councillor and stand for what you believe in?
Lancashire County Council is reminding people interested in standing as candidates for the Council election in May of the deadline to register their interest. Nominations open after 24 March, when the...
View Article1439 Skelmersdale Air Cadets are now Recruiting
If you are in Year 8 or above come and join this fantastic organisation. We are not just about flying! You will gain skills and awards in lots of activities; canoeing, kayaking, archery, First Aid,...
View ArticleEvent showcases Ormskirk Town Centre Strategy
Local businesses, resident and community groups were invited to a special Ormskirk event to learn more about the work involved in the Ormskirk Town Centre Strategy and its aims to ensure Ormskirk’s...
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