Cowboy builders rip off Merseyside consumers
Two Runcorn men duped elderly residents into paying upfront for building and glazing work, which they never carried out, Liverpool Crown Court heard. But because of a brain injury to a defendant, the...
View ArticleA Taste of Chorley
Chorley town centre will be the host to an exciting new community food event that will showcase some of the best food and drink within the borough. A Taste of Chorley will bring together a variety of...
View ArticleMurder investigation after woman found in Orrell, Wigan
The article below was taken from the Greater Manchester Police website. The link for the original article is as follows:...
View ArticleFind out about becoming a Shared Lives carer during Shared Lives Week
Could you share your home to change a life? Find out more this Shared Lives Week (19 – 25 June.) The team from Knowsley’s Shared Lives service will be out and about in a bid to recruit more Shared...
View ArticleWatch a live mummy wrapping at the Museum of Wigan Life
Watch science (un)-fold as experts demonstrate a real animal mummy wrapping to a live audience. Dr. Campbell Price, Dr. Lidija M. McKnight and Dr. Stephanie Atherton-Woolham from Manchester Museum will...
View ArticleTransport for the North publishes Strategic Transport Plan evidence
Transport for the North (TfN) has today published the evidence that will inform its Strategic Transport Plan. The first of its kind, the Plan is being developed to transform the North’s economy through...
View ArticleOrmskirk Community Dance Festival Coronation Park Sunday 25th June 11-4
Divine Days Community Arts CIC are teaming up with Ormskirk Park Rangers for the third year running to organise this year’s Community Dance Festival. This year’s Community Dance Festival is bigger...
View ArticleHospital hosts tea party in support of Armed Forces’ Week
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust are hosting a tea party on Friday 23 June in support of Armed Forces’ Week and SSAFA The Armed Forces Charity. The tea party will run from 12noon to 4pm at the...
View ArticleAcclaimed authors set for St Helens visit
Two Sunday Times best-selling authors will visit St Helens next month to give talks about their latest novels. Crime writer David Mark – author of the internationally acclaimed detective series, McAvoy...
View ArticleDancers to strut their stuff at festival
The whole family can enjoy a fantastic free celebration of dance and music at Coronation Park in Ormskirk on Sunday 25 June between 11am and 4pm. The Ormskirk Dance Festival features exciting...
View ArticleHave your say on the Liverpool City Region Rights of Way Improvement Plan...
Consultation for the Liverpool City Region Rights of Way Improvement Plan is now underway. This is a joint ten year plan prepared by the six Liverpool City Region local authorities and Merseytravel, on...
View ArticleGetting ready to make Walking Day a success
Warrington Borough Council is asking everyone to play their part in the safe and smooth running of Walking Day 2017. This year’s event takes place on Friday 30 June and organisers are gearing up for...
View ArticleMayor of West Lancashire officially launches his 2017 Charity Appeal
The new Mayor of West Lancashire Councillor Neil Furey will support three fabulous causes during his year in office. Councillor Furey and the Mayoress Julie Furey will raise funds for 42nd Ormskirk...
View ArticleAppeal made following robbery outside newsagents in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for information in relation to a robbery that occurred on Thursday 1st June 2017 outside the Topshop newsagents, Egerton, Skelmersdale. CCTV shows members of the...
View ArticleStaying safe in the sun this summer
While many of us enjoy the glorious weather and like to have fun in the sun, it’s vital to remember the importance of staying safe. Warm weather can cause problems for older people, young children and...
View ArticleNew Armed Forces and Veterans Champion for Lancashire
Lancashire County Council’s new Armed Forces & Veterans Champion has been talking about his role ahead of Armed Forces Day. County Councillor Alf Clempson represents Poulton-le-Fylde. He joined the...
View ArticleVolair welcomes new Board Members
Volair has today welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors. They are GP Simon Perritt, who brings with him over 25 years of health and wellbeing experience, along with Richard Smith, Knowsley...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after man is stabbed in Wigan
An appeal for information has been made after a man was stabbed in Wigan. The man is now recovering in hospital. At 6.05pm on Monday 19th June 2017, the ambulance service notified police that a 33 year...
View ArticleLord-Lieutenant to present volunteer groups in Lancashire with prestigious award
***Issued on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant’s office***. The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, The Lord Shuttleworth KG KCVO, will be officially presenting The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to five...
View ArticleAppeal for information made after incident occurred in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for any information you may have in relation to an incident that occurred on Kiln Lane, Old Skelmersdale. On the evening of Monday 19th June at approximately 20:40pm,...
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