Transport for the North launches search for new Chief Executive
Transport for the North (TfN) has today launched its search for a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation in delivering its vision of a thriving North of England, where modern transport...
View ArticleFly-tipping offence sees local man fined in court
A man is facing a bill of more than £1,000 after he was spotted fly-tipping remnants of cannabis cultivation at a local beauty spot. Salah Kadir, 35, of Alexandra Road, Lostock, pleaded guilty to the...
View ArticleCampaigning for safer summer spaces
St Helens Council has once again teamed up with community safety partners Merseyside Police, Helena Partnerships, and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, to trigger a clampdown on anti-social...
View ArticleYour right to vote, don’t lose it
Households in West Lancashire will soon receive a form asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct. This marks...
View ArticleFlower power attracts new competitions
Experts in growing sweet peas and roses will be taking part in brand new competitions as part of the award-winning Chorley Flower Show. Two of the country’s most well-known societies will be hosting...
View ArticleIndependent traders helping Chorley boom
Traders in Chorley town centre are urging people to keep shopping local amid signs that business is quietly booming following a campaign to get people to support their local traders. This combined with...
View ArticleCan you dig it?
Festival of Archaeology at Museum of Liverpool The Museum of Liverpool is digging around the history of the local area with events for all the family from 22 to 30 July 2017. From the five thousand...
View ArticlePreserving Southport’s Historic Verandahs
Sefton Council is leading the way in the preservation of Southport’s famous verandahs with the publication of a brand new maintenance and repair guide. The guide has been jointly produced by Sefton...
View ArticleUp, up and away at Rainford High’s mental health event
Students and staff at Rainford High have taken part in a week-long programme of activities and events to promote good mental health and wellbeing, to mark Mental Health Week. The week saw numerous...
View ArticleNew site manager for Skelmersdale mill
A new site manager has taken over the reins at tissue maker Essity’s Skelmersdale mill. John Kirwin has been in the paper industry for over 30 years and was previously with the company Georgia Pacific...
View ArticleSteve Prescott Bridge to go blue for Charlie
St Helens Council has arranged to light the Steve Prescott Bridge up blue on Monday evening (10 July) as a symbol of solidarity to Charlie Gard’s family. 10-month-old Charlie, who has a rare terminal...
View ArticleSuccess for Chorley’s Tuesday market relocation
Shoppers and traders gave the relocation of Chorley’s Tuesday market a big thumbs up on Tuesday 4 July as footfall in the town centre doubled. Streets including Fazakerley Street, Chapel Street, New...
View Article10 years of International Slavery Museum
Special events to celebrate, commemorate and remember The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool is marking its 10th anniversary this year, after first opening its doors on 23 August 2007 – the...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 10 July
Tuesday 11 July 11am Council Chamber, Council Offices The Deputy Mayor & Deputy Mayoress will host a Reception for pupils from Asmall School in Ormskirk Wednesday 12 July 10am West Lancs College –...
View ArticleVigilance warning after attempted abduction in Skelmersdale
Police are appealing for information and warning people to be vigilant after a report of an attempted abduction in Skelmersdale. The warning follows an incident at about 6.20pm today (Sunday, July 9th)...
View ArticleMake sure you are not breaking the law with your dog
Dog owners are being warned they must comply with laws regarding their pet pooches. West Lancashire Borough Council is reminding people who own dogs they can face an unlimited fine if their dog does...
View ArticleRead your way through Lancashire this summer
Children of any age are invited to take part in the Lancashire Reading Journey and meet a wonderful collection of colourful characters along the way. This initiative, now in its third year, runs from...
View ArticleAppeal to find the family and friends of John Martin
St Helens Council is calling on the family and friends of a recently deceased resident to get in touch as funeral preparations get underway. Mr John Keith Martin passed away at his town centre home...
View ArticleRedeveloped Ruskin is a sight to behold
St Helens Council marked the reopening of Ruskin Drive sports complex over the weekend (8-9 July) by hosting one of the region’s biggest multi-sports events with many of the clubs who use the site. The...
View ArticleFamily present £2,000 donation in mum’s memory
Friends and family raised £2,000 for Southport hospital in memory of Julie Tivey who was a patient on Ward 11b. The 58-year-old former housing officer from Aughton, near Ormskirk, was admitted to...
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