Lancashire TV actress stars in new play touring county
“Lightning Under Their Skirts” by Joy Winkler St. Anne’s Library Thursday 11 May, 7pm The Barlow, Edgworth Friday 12 May, 7.30pm Calder Vale Village Hall Saturday 13 May, 7.30pm TV actress Josie Cerise...
View ArticleLancashire County Council elections – Don’t miss the chance to have your say
People in Lancashire will go to the polls on Thursday 4 May for the county council elections. It is important that people don’t miss the chance to have their say on election day. Voters are reminded...
View ArticlePolice witness appeal following incident in Skelmersdale
On Monday 10th April at approximately 18:00hrs youths have been seen throwing stones at Pizza Hot on Digmoor Parade, following this there has been an incident where a set of Allen keys have been thrown...
View ArticleCrafty Residents at Stocks Hall Care Home in Ormskirk, had an...
Ladies from Stocks Hall Care Home, Nursery Avenue, Ormskirk were beaming with pride as they presented their colourful hats, which they had decorated using feathers, glitter, miniature chicks and other...
View ArticleLancashire’s new High Sheriff takes office
The new High Sheriff of Lancashire has been officially sworn in at a historic ceremony in County Hall, Preston. Robert Mitchel Webb JP DL began his year in office at the installation on Friday 7 April...
View ArticleEaster Bank Holiday bin collections
With a long Easter Bank Holiday weekend to look forward to, there’s always that little bit of confusion in households about recycling and waste collections. But there’s no need to anxiously wait to see...
View ArticleLancashire County Council supports North West Adoption Fortnight campaign
The county council is always looking for adopters, but encouraging people to come forward to find out more about the different children who need permanent, loving homes will be the special focus of a...
View ArticleJoin Rangers and Easter bunny on egg hunt
Hop along to Victoria Park on Easter Sunday (16 April), where a free family Easter egg hunt is taking place. Join St Helens Council’s Ranger Service to ‘eggsplore’ the park for clues, 1pm-3pm, and be...
View ArticleCouncil approves redevelopment of Oak House site
Plans to introduce more parking in Chorley town centre have been agreed after Chorley Council purchased Oak House and the surrounding land to redevelop the site into a car park. Oak House, which is on...
View Article‘Dragon’ inspires business leaders
Hundreds of business people enjoyed an inspiring evening listening to how entrepreneur and former ‘Dragon’ Hilary Devey made her mark in business. Hilary, the founder, CEO and chairman of the Pall-Ex...
View ArticleSign up and pay for the garden waste collection service
Residents who wish to use West Lancashire Borough Council’s chargeable garden waste collection service from 5 June 2017 can sign up and pay from 19 April 2017. Residents who sign up before 15 May 2017...
View ArticleAlarming rise in railway trespass in the north west
Alarming new figures from Network Rail and British Transport Police reveal more people than ever are risking their lives on the rail network by trespassing on the tracks in the north west. The data,...
View ArticleThe Return Of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists For The Bob Tressell Festival
After their successful three sell-out production of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists at St.Helens Central Library In November 2015 Costal Productions are bringing the show back to Merseyside for 2...
View ArticleToxic algae bloom warning at local waters
St Helens Council is warning residents and visitors to the area to take care after potentially harmful blue-green algal blooms were discovered on Monastery Dam and Sutton Mill Dam. Following...
View ArticleLearn more about living with pain at our free event
People living with persistent pain are being invited to learn more about how they might live with it better. The Community Pain Service, which works with patients and carers in the Southport and Formby...
View ArticleDon’t miss Dog Welfare Roadshow
Dog owners can get their beloved pets checked over and get them microchipped at a Dog Welfare Roadshow at Tanhouse Community Centre on Tuesday 25 April 2017. West Lancashire Borough Council has...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 17 April
Wednesday 19 April 2.15pm Bull & Dog, Burscough The Mayor & Consort will attend Afternoon Tea with the Ormskirk Community Activity Friendship Hub Thursday 20 April 7pm St Michael & St...
View ArticleClitheroe Castle celebrates St George’s Day
A special programme of events is being held throughout April at Clitheroe Castle to celebrate St George’s Day. Families with children can take part in a range of St George and the Dragon themed events...
View ArticleAward-winning Egyptian exhibition coming to Wigan!
The Museum of Wigan Life will become only the fourth museum in the UK to play host to a prestigious exhibition produced by Manchester Museum from April 29th. Animal Mummies Uncovered arrives later this...
View ArticleMost primary pupils get the school place they want
Nearly 98% of primary school starters are getting a place at one of their preferred schools this September. Figures for primary school admissions show that 89% will get their first preference and 8.5%...
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