£47m capital investment in Lancashire’s Schools
Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet has today (10th August) approved a report which sets out priorities for spending £47m on the county’s school buildings over the next three years. The schools capital...
View ArticleGo pond dipping with Rangers
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service is inviting residents to discover a variety of curious aquatic creatures, with a dip in the pond at Sankey Valley Country Park. On Monday 14 August, 11am-1pm, Rangers...
View ArticleHandy guide to the borough’s best summer activities
Summer is here and while the weather might not always reflect this, there’s plenty to see and do in St Helens whether you want to get active, learn something, be entertained or meet new people. Here’s...
View ArticleSteve Prescott Bridge to be lit up in Len’s memory
St Helens Council will be showing its solidarity with the family and friends of Len Saunders when it lights up the Steve Prescott Bridge on the evening of his funeral next month. As a tribute to...
View ArticleChange of vehicle exit at St Helens Cemetery tomorrow
As a result of maintenance work due to be carried out on the Crematorium building this weekend, vehicle exit from St Helens Cemetery will be via Hard Lane from 8:00am tomorrow morning(Saturday 12...
View ArticleWoman robbed in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for information after a woman was robbed in Skelmersdale. The robbery happened between 11.50am and 12.10pm on Tuesday, August 8 when the victim, a 32 year old woman,...
View ArticleLord Street to undergo resurfacing works
Sefton Council has sent out letters to residents and businesses on Lord Street, Southport to let them know about an upcoming carriageway resurfacing project. Through a series of technical surveys and...
View ArticleFamily fun-day starts conversation about mental health
A local family have organised a family fun-day and rugby derby to raise money for mental health charities in memory of 25-year-old Nathan Christy, who died last year. Wigan Council’s Deal for...
View ArticleThe Great Wirral Door Knock visits Pensby
Volunteers have been knocking on doors in Pensby as part of a befriending project. For just under a year, volunteers have been taking part in the Great Wirral Door Knock, calling on residents who might...
View ArticleDemolition of Glenburn Sports College
County Councillor John Fillis has welcomed the decision to demolish Glenburn Sports College as part of Lancashire County Council, Skelmersdale Rail Link Project. Cllr John Fillis said “The economic...
View ArticleCouncil reveals ambitious plans for town centre transformation
St Helens Council will today (Monday 14 August) unveil its ambitious vision for the transformation of the town centre, at its latest St Helens Ambassador event with local businesses and key...
View ArticleDetectives investigate Skelmersdale sex assault
Lancashire Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by a man in Skelmersdale. Around 1.40am on August 6, the victim was walking on Ormskirk Road in the...
View ArticleDouble success for West Lancashire Borough Council’s CCTV scheme
West Lancashire Borough Council’s CCTV scheme is going from strength to strength with two excellent achievements. One of the CCTV team recently won a prestigious national Security Officer of...
View ArticleMayoral engagement for week commencing Monday 14 August 2017
Thursday 17 August 10.45 a.m. Eavesdale Neighbourhood Centre, Eavesdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale The Deputy Mayor & Deputy Mayoress will attend a Family Fun Day organised by Home-Start Central...
View ArticleFamous motoring experts to commentate and judge at the Ormksirk MotorFest
Former Top Gear presenter Steve Berry and legendary motor racing commentator Neville Hay will be sharing their expert knowledge with motor racing fans at the 2017 Ormskirk MotorFest on Sunday 27...
View ArticleTwo men attacked in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale Police are appealing for information after two men were attacked in Skelmersdale. The incident happened at around 9.45pm on Friday, August 11 following reports of a disturbance outside an...
View ArticleSupport your local hospital at Southport Flower Show
Although more used to cannulas than calendulas, doctors, nurses and therapists from Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust are hosting a stand at Southport Flower Show this week. The stand will be...
View ArticleFamous car will be on display at Ormskirk MotorFest
Motoring fans will be able to see a fabulous car that was driven by the leading female racing driver of her day at the Ormskirk MotorFest on Sunday 27 August. Betty Haig, a member of the Haig family...
View ArticleActs and Performers wanted for Chorley Live
Organisers of a highly popular two-day live music and entertainment event in Chorley are encouraging local performers and talented individuals who would be willing to take part to come forward. Chorley...
View ArticleMan suffers broken leg following attack in Chorley
Lancashire Police are appealing for information after a man had his leg broken following an assault outside a pub in Chorley. The incident happened at around 12.10am on Sunday, August 13 outside the...
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