Open art exhibition to inspire at Clitheroe Castle
The skills of local artists will soon be on display in a creative new exhibition in the Steward’s Gallery at Clitheroe Castle. The annual ‘Inspired: The Ribble Valley Open’ exhibition starts on...
View ArticleWork Due To Start on M65 Junction Improvements
Improvements to junctions on the M65 to combat congestion and boost economic growth are due to start in August as part of the £250M Growth Deal secured from government by the Lancashire Enterprise...
View ArticleOvernight northbound M6 closures at Broughton this weekend for bridge repairs
Wear and tear repairs to a motorway bridge which helps carry the M6 through Lancashire will be taking place at the weekend. The bridge, which carries the motorway over Whittingham Lane near Broughton...
View ArticleYoung people on Merseyside say their voice has been heard after news of...
Young people who have been campaigning tirelessly for affordable transport have told Merseytravel and bus operators that they feel they are being listened to following news that over 90% of buses in...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after man is robbed in Preston
An appeal for information has been made by police after a man was robbed as he was walking home from a night out in Preston. At about 3am on Saturday 11th July, the 23 year old victim and a friend had...
View ArticleAdoption information evening – come along and find out more
Anyone thinking about starting or growing their family through adoption is invited to an information evening in Preston to find out more. The event will be held on Wednesday 5 August 2015 at County...
View ArticleSpeak out to stop scams!
The council’s trading standards team is asking residents to keep an eye out for scams that will rid them of their hard earned cash. As part of this month’s Scam Awareness month, this week, Warrington...
View ArticleAppeal for relatives
St Helens Council is trying to find friends and relatives of two residents who passed away recently. Funerals have been arranged for Dorothy Hart (aged 94) of Mayfield Nursing Home, Prescot, who died...
View ArticleFour major investors in the frame for Kirkby
Tesco and Knowsley Council have confirmed that four formal offers have been made to purchase Tesco’s land in Kirkby. All four bids are from experienced investors, and would result in significant...
View ArticleCouncil’s guide to summer fun
Summer is here, meaning it’s that time of the year when children and young people are breaking up from school for a long and well-deserved holiday. And while everyone’s idea of a good summer break is...
View ArticleTwo arrests made in connection with assault in Skelmersdale
Police have continued to appeal for witnesses following a serious assault which took place in Skelmersdale at the weekend, and two arrests have been made as a part of the police’s on-going enquiries....
View ArticleInformation appeal made after suspicious package found in Wigan
An appeal for information has been made by police after a suspicious package was found in Wigan. At 7:50am on Tuesday 21st July 2015, police were called after the package was found on the car park of...
View ArticleSummer holiday fun in Preston
A series of exciting summer holiday events are available for children and young people to enjoy at Preston’s Museum of Lancashire. The summer holidays promise to be lots of fun with activities ranging...
View ArticleNew report shows the effectiveness of West Lancashire Borough Council’s CCTV
Crime is low in West Lancashire and the Borough Council’s CCTV operations help to keep it that way. This important role is highlighted in a new report. Over the last five years the Council has invested...
View ArticleDouble celebration
There are double celebrations taking place after a resident and the council scooped national awards for their specialist work with families in Warrington. The council’s early help division has won a...
View ArticleActivities galore at Padgate House
Padgate House residents have been keeping busy with a packed schedule of activities this month. Residents at the intermediate care home have been serenaded by a local choir and a furry friend has...
View ArticleEscape boredom this summer by getting involved in an exciting project
St Helens Council is calling on young people across the borough to get creative this summer by helping shape the design of an Escape Room – a real-life game – in St Helens Central Library. As part of...
View Article11 Flags Flying
Southport’s King’s Gardens has been honoured along with 10 other parks, cemeteries and open spaces in Sefton with the prestigious Green Flag award. The award, handed out by environmental charity Keep...
View ArticleWitness appeal made after intruder robs £600 from 64 year old man in Orrell
An appeal for witnesses has been made by police after a man has broken into a house in Orrell and has robbed the owner. At about 11:30pm on Saturday 11th July 2015, the 64 year old victim had been...
View ArticleThousands of votes in Preston Bus Station competition
A total of 4,215 votes have been cast by people choosing their favourite design for a new youth zone at Preston’s iconic bus station. The competition, which involved five anonymous shortlisted entries,...
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