Digital autopsy service agreed in Lancashire
*** Joint news release issued on behalf of Lancashire County Council and Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust ***. A new digital post-mortem service has been agreed for Lancashire, which is the first of...
View ArticleWorld War 1 exhibition highlights global perspectives of trench life
A dramatic exhibition at Lancaster Maritime Museum is helping people to discover what life was like for eight front line soldiers from different armies during World War 1. The ‘Trench Brothers’ display...
View ArticleImprovements to Moor Street, Ormskirk
Parts of Moor Street in Ormskirk are getting a new look to help make it an even more attractive gateway into the town. The raised dais, stone planters and some associated street furniture between the...
View ArticleHelping you to get online
Being able to use the internet is becoming increasingly important. More and more organisations, including the council, are providing a range of services that mean you can access them at a date, time...
View ArticleImproving bus travel in St Helens
Bus users in St Helens are benefitting from £1.5m investment in improving bus travel thanks to the work of the Liverpool City Region Better Bus Area project (BBA). The BBA is a positive collaboration...
View ArticleMeet the local NHS
Members of the public are invited to the annual general meeting (AGM) of local NHS leaders, NHS West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The event will be held on Tuesday 26 September 2017...
View ArticleMotorfest comes to Ormskirk on Sunday 27 August
People of all ages can enjoy a fantastic day out at one of the biggest free family events in the North West as the Ormskirk MotorFest comes to town on Sunday 27 August. About 300 fabulous cars and...
View ArticleMayoral engagements week commencing Monday 21 August 2017
Tuesday 22 August Lancashire Manor Hotel, Up Holland The Mayor & Mayoress will attend the Dream Makers Drama Society awards evening and their tenth birthday celebrations Friday 25 August 9.30 a.m....
View ArticleSouthport Pier improvements start
Major refurbishment work on Southport Pier has started as part of a multi-million pound project benefiting the whole resort. Sefton Council secured £2m from the Coastal Community Fund in order to...
View ArticleMusic for recovery
Warrington band ‘The Recoverists’ will showcase their talents in a powerful documentary about how music helped them overcome addiction. Members of the band have worked together to film a short...
View ArticleEfficient council reduces savings target by millions
Prudent financial planning and bold reforms have helped Wigan Council to be ahead of their savings target, a new report reveals. Wigan Council was one of the worst hit local authorities in the country...
View ArticleChilli festival to bring plenty of flavour to St Helens this September
Things will be hotting up in St Helens next month when a taste of Latin America comes to the town centre. Back by popular demand, St Helens Chilli Village Fiesta – run by Chilli Fest UK and supported...
View ArticleNHS remind people to examine their options during summer holidays
Your local NHS in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire are reminding people to prepare for holidays wisely and to examine their options should they or a family member become ill or have an accident...
View ArticleBetter for babies and young children
Lancashire County Council is asking people to think about growing their family through adoption. A special event will be held at County Hall to help people find out about adoption and the process...
View ArticleDriver advice as clubbers head for Creamfields
Advice for drivers to plan their journey ahead of Creamfields fesitival. Highways England is advising drivers traffic is likely to be busy around the M56 and M6 over the forthcoming late summer bank...
View ArticleExecutive Medical Director excluded pending investigation
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust today excluded from work the Executive Medical Director. The exclusion follows an independent review of culture at the Trust led by Prof Surinder Sharma, of...
View ArticleWitnesses sought after Burscough street robbery
Lancashire Police are appealing for any potential witnesses of robbery in Burscough last Tuesday afternoon (August 15th) to come forward. At around 1.10pm the victim, a 56 year old local man, was...
View ArticleSpecial Centenary birthday for Burscough Care Home resident
Celebrations began early as Olive Morris living at Stocks Hall Burscough Care Home celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, 19 August 2017.
View ArticleRemember to get your child’s Education Travelpass
Lancashire parents are being reminded to start thinking about school travel arrangements for the next academic year. The transport entitlement
View ArticleSecretary of State for Health visits Southport hospital
Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, yesterday (22 August) visited Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust to talk to
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