John Armstrong: Dream and Reality
Although John Armstrong ARA (1893 – 1973) studied briefly at St John’s Wood School of Art he was essentially self-taught. His one-man exhibition in 1928 established him in avant-garde circles,...
View ArticleFunding to support work in local communities
Lancashire County Council is encouraging groups from the voluntary, community and faith sector to apply for a grant to support their work. The county council’s Local Initiative Fund (LIF) 2017/18 has...
View ArticleCouncil’s friendly Healthy Living Team wants to share its high 5 with residents
With yesterday (Sunday 6 August) a day for celebrating all things friendship, St Helens Council’s Healthy Living Team is looking to connect people with others to improve their wellbeing, by holding a...
View ArticleFunding available for Community Groups in Lancashire
Skelmersdale West County Cllr Julie Gibson, Shadow Lead Member for Economic Regeneration, has welcomed the announcement of the opening of the Local Initiative Fund (LIF) for 2017/2018. The Fund is open...
View ArticleHealth Secretary praises Trust’s ‘exceptional improvement’
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has congratulated staff for “exceptional improvement” made at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust was the most improved in England between January and...
View ArticleBoardmans Lane to close at junction with Park Road next week for junction...
As from next Monday (14 August), Boardmans Lane, Blackbrook, will be closed at its junction with Park Road for three weeks to facilitate junction improvement works for the new Lidl Supermarket on Park...
View ArticleAppeal made for help to trace missing 16 year old from Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for your help to trace a 16 year old male who is missing. Wesley Powell was last seen on Fairlie in Skelmersdale at around 12:45 pm Monday 7th August. Wesley is...
View ArticlePCSOs and neighbourhood officers conduct community in Acregate, Little Digmoor
Following the success of the community action event at The Concourse last week, neighbourhood officers and PCSOs will be conducting a similar event today (Tuesday 8th August 2017) on Acregate in Little...
View ArticleFamous car that won the British Grand Prix coming to the Ormskirk MotorFest
Motor racing fans are in for a fantastic treat at the Ormskirk Motorfest as a fabulous racing car that won the British Grand Prix in 1957 is coming to the free extravaganza on Sunday 27 August. That...
View ArticleWindle Island advanced drainage work to begin next week
Motorists who use the A580 (East Lancs Road) and A570 (Rainford By Pass) are being warned to expect possible delays next week as advanced drainage repairs works begin. The essential work, part of the...
View ArticleTogether for Adoption is coming
A new way of helping people who want to adopt is coming. Together for Adoption is the new service which will offer children and families in the region the support and guidance they need throughout the...
View ArticleDemolition works get under way in Kirkby
Plans to redevelop Kirkby town centre have taken a further step forward, with St Modwen’s £1m programme of demolition works now under way to pave the way for the proposed new major retail development....
View ArticleBlack British sailors exhibition
Merseyside Maritime Museum reveals 500 years of Black British seafaring Black Salt: Britain’s Black Sailors reveals the contribution Black seafarers have made to some of the most significant maritime...
View ArticleThousands gather to enjoy Summer of Love in Knowsley
Revellers enjoyed a fantastic weekend of family fun, packed with plenty of ‘flower power’ in Knowsley. Thousands of people flocked to the 50 Summers of Love themed Knowsley Feelgood Festival and...
View ArticleSouthport conservation areas in the spotlight
Two of Southport’s conservation areas are in the spotlight as their official conservation appraisals are updated and reviewed. Sefton Council has produced draft updates to the existing appraisals of...
View ArticleRobin Park transformation plans
Proposals to improve the health and wellbeing of the borough by transforming Robin Park Arena, Robin Park Leisure Centre and Central Park have moved one step closer. At its monthly cabinet meeting,...
View ArticleChance to hear new health proposals
Sefton residents are being invited to an event to hear about proposals on the future of orthopaedic services. Healthwatch Sefton, the local health and social care consumer champion, is holding a...
View ArticleCulture, history and services available six days a week
Residents will be able to read and access digital services and learn about the history of Wigan Borough six days a week as part of new opening hours across libraries, the Museum of Wigan Life and Wigan...
View ArticleCouncil to reopen two more libraries
Lancashire County Council’s cabinet has agreed plans to reopen two further libraries at Parbold and Thornton. The cabinet agreed plans in early July for the phased reopening of 14 libraries, nine of...
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...
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