Tech tool tootoot helping to defeat bullying
Technology is helping to lead the fight against bullying at schools across the Wigan Borough. Schools like St Peter’s Catholic High School in Orrell have been signing up to tootoot, an app which lets...
View ArticleCouncil awarded £857,000 for flood repairs
Roads and tunnels in Wigan Borough damaged by Storm Eva will be repaired thanks to another cash boost. Wigan Council has received £857,000 from the Department of Transport’s local transport capital...
View ArticleWill you benefit from more free childcare?
The number of hours of free childcare that some working families are entitled to will increase from September. All three and four year olds are currently entitled to 15 hours of free childcare a week...
View ArticleConcern increasing for missing Skelmersdale woman
Skelmersdale Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of a woman who has been missing for three days. Doreen Roughley, 69, from Skelmersdale was last seen at around 6:35am on Friday...
View ArticleCounty Council Celebrates Foster Care Fortnight
Lancashire County Council is holding a number of events throughout the county to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight and recruit new carers. Foster Care Fortnight is the UK’s biggest foster care awareness...
View ArticleImprove your wellbeing with Learn to Grow courses
St Helens Council’s Adult and Community Learning team has joined other national adult education providers in taking part in a government funded mental health research project to test the effects of...
View ArticleDog owner convicted under new microchipping legislation
A St Helens dog owner has been convicted under the new dog microchipping legislation. Kaine Aaron Ford, 21, of 40 Grasmere Court, St. Helens, was ordered to pay a total of £741.80 after being found...
View ArticleWorld War Two veteran’s name to be added to war memorial
The name of world war two soldier Private Sidney Turner, who was killed in action in North Africa, will be added to a local War Memorial. The work will be carried out after Lathom and Burscough Branch...
View ArticleTheatre Walk takes centre stage
Shoppers and businesses will see more improvements to Chorley town centre from the beginning of May as work starts on creating ‘Theatre Walk’ along the alley between Peter Street and Market Street. The...
View ArticleTalkzone offers support to young people taking exams
Lancashire students who are currently studying for their A-level or GCSE exams are reminded that help, support and guidance is available from Talkzone, the county council’s advice service. Young people...
View ArticleCheck if you’re eligible for 30 hours of free childcare
Following a successful trial throughout 2016, all working parents can now apply for an additional 15 hours free childcare – taking the total available to 30 hours a week. All parents of children aged 3...
View ArticleE3 BUSINESS AWARDS 2017: FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
1 Events Media, the host of the 2017 E3 Business Awards, has named the 71 finalists that will be competing for this year’s 17 award categories. The results will be announced at the E3 Business Awards...
View ArticleLeave the sofa behind and join our free 12-week programme to help you get...
Fancy improving your fitness but not sure where to start? Then Active West Lancs has a programme that could really help you hit your stride. Active West Lancs is running a free 12-week ‘Couch to 5k’...
View ArticleAn early chance to celebrate our Armed Forces
Local people are invited to show their appreciation and support for St Helens’ Armed Forces community at a special celebration event in Church Square on Saturday 13 May. The event, which runs from 10am...
View ArticleMill Green’s new set of wheels
The wheels are in motion for pupils at Mill Green School to enjoy more days out after being presented with a new minibus, donated to them by a charity. The mayor and mayoress of St Helens, councillors...
View ArticleFriends Against Scams
Over 100 representatives from organisations that work with older and vulnerable residents gathered at Ruskin Drive’s Percival Suite, as St Helens Council Trading Standards Service hosted a national...
View ArticleResidents warned over telephone scam
Lancashire Constabulary are warning people to be vigilant following reports of a telephone scam being targeted at elderly residents. Lancashire Constabulary have been made aware of four incidents in...
View ArticleExciting celebrations to show that we really love Ormskirk Market
Don’t miss the wonderful array of entertaining attractions being planned as Ormskirk celebrates its much-loved market. Ormskirk Market is held every Thursday and Saturday and dates back to 1286. On 25...
View ArticleCouncil highlights need for foster carers ahead of national campaign
St Helens Council is welcoming Foster Care Fortnight – the UK’s biggest foster care awareness raising campaign, delivered by leading charity, The Fostering Network. The annual campaign aims to raise...
View ArticleGet down to Skelmersdale this Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental health groups in West Lancashire are teaming up to recognise Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 – ‘Surviving to Thriving’ (8 – 14 May 2017). Everyone in and around West Lancashire is welcome to...
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