Retiring deputy head scoops lifetime achievement award
The deputy headteacher of a St Helens primary school has been recognised for his service to teaching after picking up a lifetime achievement award. Mark Thomas, who has taught at Parish C.E Primary...
View ArticleFlower Power comes to Knowsley this summer
The spirit of the Summer of Love will be captured this summer in two fantastic, free family events at Court Hey Park in Huyton, Knowsley. Both the Knowsley Flower Show and Feelgood Festival will be...
View ArticlePrimary school pupils take to the streets to spread the message that “20 is...
Primary school pupils in the Sutton area of St Helens joined forces by taking to the streets as part of a road safety campaign. Coordinated by local community group Sutton Smile and supported by St...
View ArticleHave your say on local cycling and walking improvements
St Helens Council wants to hear your views on how cycling and walking infrastructure can be improved in the borough by taking part in a consultation exercise. The local authority has secured dedicated...
View ArticlePrimary school rugby tournament hailed a success
13 primary schools from across St Helens took part in the Year 5 and 6 Wargrave Primary School Contact Rugby Festival last week, cheered on by some of Saints’ top players. Ashurst, Bleak Hill, Queens...
View ArticleNew affordable homes to be offered in Rufford
If you are looking for a new home in Rufford keep an eye out for new affordable homes available to rent and buy that are expected to be completed shortly. West Lancashire Borough Council has negotiated...
View ArticleCouncil’s open-water swimming warning
With summer here, St Helens Council’s Safer Communities team would like to remind residents on the dangers of open-water swimming. Swimming is a popular way of keeping cool during the summer months,...
View ArticleEnjoy a Wilde evening at Parr Library
A touring performance based on the trials and tribulations of legendary playwright, Oscar Wilde, comes to Parr Library next Friday evening (30 June). Wilde Without the Boy &The Ballard of Reading...
View ArticleDetectives are urging residents to be vigilant after a report of attempted...
Around 12.30pm on May 31, a woman in her 70s received a phone call from a man claiming to be an officer with the Inland Revenue. While on the phone they informed her she owed a considerable amount in...
View ArticleSt Helens is once again a top performer for school admissions
St Helens is once again among the front runners when it comes to first preference school admissions after achieving its best ever results for secondary school applications. New data from the Department...
View ArticleM&S makeover for the Hope Centre
The Hope Centre has recently benefited from a makeover – not just any makeover, but an M&S makeover. As part of their Making Every Moment Special in Your Community campaign, the local Marks and...
View ArticleLANCASTER JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE 2017 HEADLINER
Lancaster Jazz Festival: 15 – 17 September 2017 Dinosaur led by award-winning trumpet player Laura Jurd to headline September festival. Lancaster Jazz Festival has announced the headline act for the...
View ArticlePrescot masterplan scoops national award
At last night’s Planning Awards in London, Knowsley Council’s Prescot Town Centre Masterplan scooped the National Award for Masterplaning 2017. Five nominations were shortlisted for this category,...
View ArticleGet your entries in for Chorley Flower Show
Gardening enthusiasts are being encouraged to submit their entries for the award-winning Chorley Flower Show as the applications are starting to come in thick and fast. After the phenomenal success of...
View ArticleFree dog waste bag dispensers to stop foul play
Dog owners no longer have an excuse of falling foul of the law when it comes to picking up after their pets after the installation of free dog waste bag dispensers at a number of locations across...
View ArticleFlying the flag for Armed Forces Day
A special flag is flying from County Hall to mark Armed Forces Day. The flag was presented to County Councillor Terry Aldridge, Chairman of Lancashire County Council, by Mrs Amanda Parker JP DL, Deputy...
View ArticleCharnock Richard Brass Band Concert
Holy Trinity Church Bickerstaffe enjoyed a fabulous concert from the Charnock Richard Brass Band on Friday 23rd June. The Concert at Holy Trinity Church, Bickerstaffe tonight included Lord Of The...
View ArticleMayoral engagements week commencing 26 June 2017
Tuesday 27 June 6.00 p.m. Council Offices, Ormskirk The Mayor & Mayoress will host an awards reception and present certificates to volunteers of the West Lancs Council for Voluntary Service for 100...
View ArticleConcourse Shopping Centre’s Independent Retailers’ Day Event
This Saturday, the Concourse’s local, independent retailers are getting in to the spirit of Independence Day by celebrating their own take on the word, ‘independents.’ We all think about Independence...
View ArticleAppeal for information following burglary in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for any information you may have in relation to a recent burglary within the Skelmersdale area. At 01:25am on Monday 12th June, two males have gained entry into...
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