Have your say on school crossing patrol service
With savings of £20.6m needed to be found by 2020, St Helens Council is facing unprecedented financial challenges and as such is reviewing how it provides a number of its services, including its...
View ArticleFlower Power
A new hybrid fuchsia has been produced by a Skelmersdale couple and is helping to raise funds to help fight a rare form of cancer. Ian Strawson, a retired painter and decorator, is a national committee...
View ArticleTuition art students rewarded
GCSE art students from St Helens Council’s Tuition Service welcomed guests into the Beacon Building last week as they showcased their work at an annual arts exhibition. Attended by parents, pupils...
View ArticleM58 congestion reported following accident
It has been reported that due to an accident on the M58 Eastbound at Junction 5 that there is congestion. If at all possible it is advisable to avoid the area.
View ArticleWest Lancashire College students and Concourse Shopping Centre celebrate...
Following months of hard work and dedication, the staff and students of West Lancashire College Creative Arts department, together with the Concourse Shopping Centre marketing team, were celebrating in...
View ArticleStories from Ivy Street transforming palliative and end of life care
Health care professionals are completing studies about the best in palliative and end of life care thanks to a partnership between Queenscourt Hospice, Southport, and Edge Hill University in Ormskirk....
View ArticleBeacon Country Park Kite Festival 2017 cancelled
The Northern Kite Group which organises the annual Kite Festival at Beacon Country Park have decided to cancel this year’s event which was planned for 18 June 2017 due to unforeseen circumstances. The...
View ArticleThe search is on for St Helens’ most inspirational teacher
Could your teacher be named ‘Teacher of the Year’ 2017? Parents and pupils across St Helens are being asked to nominate their inspiring teachers to win a prestigious Teacher of the Year award. The...
View ArticleWhat are you doing to support Co-operatives Fortnight?
Knowsley Council is supporting national Co-operatives Fortnight, which takes place from 17 June to 1 July 2017. So much more can be achieved by working together. That’s why the council, along with 22...
View ArticleBetter for babies and young children
Lancashire County Council is asking people to think about growing their family through adoption. A special event will be held at County Hall to help people find out about adoption and the process...
View ArticleGolfers get into the swing of things to support St Helens Sports Development...
Golfers from all over the North West swung into action at an annual golf day held at Houghwood Golf Club to raise funds for the St Helens Sports Development Youth Sports Programme and the Steve...
View ArticleBusinesses encouraged to shape future job skills
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking the views of businesses to drive skills improvements and accelerate business growth and success. Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has today reaffirmed...
View ArticleJust one week left to get your picnic baskets ready for Chorley’s Picnic in...
Chorley’s annual Picnic in the Park is back again on 25 June and you are invited to spend a day full of fun, food and family with us in Astley Park. With the event just around the corner, you have one...
View ArticleNominate your sporting stars and unsung heroes for the Lancashire Sports Awards
Now is the time for you to nominate your local sporting heroes for a prestigious accolade. The Lancashire Sports Awards are a celebration of local sporting achievement. These pay tribute to those,...
View ArticleCervical cancer survivor speaks out on the importance of smear tests
As part of cervical screening awareness week (12-18 June), local lady Angelica Fenney, aged 39, has shared her story of going through cervical cancer and the importance of smear tests. Angelica, from...
View ArticleInformation evening for potential foster carers
With around 20 Lancashire children needing homes each week, Lancashire County Council is recruiting new foster carers. The county council has recently increased the allowances payable to new foster...
View ArticleLocal information website proving to be a hit
A local information reference website that provides quick and easy access to facts and figure about the borough of St Helens is proving useful, with over 160 users signed up to date. Info4St.Helens...
View ArticleThere is still time to enter the Lancashire Open Exhibition
There is still time to request your entry form for the prestigious Lancashire Open Exhibition at the Chapel Gallery. You don’t have to be an artist to exhibit at the Exhibition. If you enjoy painting,...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing 19 June
Monday 19 June 4.45pm Coronation Park, Ormskirk The Mayor & Mayoress will attend the Flag Raising Ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day which is Saturday 24 June. The Flag will remain flying up to and...
View ArticleLife-saving defibrillators installed in town centres
A number of life-saving defibrillators are being installed in public places across Knowsley from this week. The Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are easy to use and can save the life of a person...
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