Full Steampunk ahead at Queen Street Mill
Cult science fiction is taking over Queen Street Mill (QSM) this weekend. From midday to 5pm on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June the museum at Harle Syke, near Burnley, will host a Steampunk weekend....
View ArticleSkylights Shining Bright!
Local band Skylights are heading for the stars with the recent success. The five piece band from Knowsley were formed only a few years ago as part of Knowsley Youth Music Group EnChord. The band has...
View ArticleCall for development sites
Do you own any land that might be a good development site? Do you know of any local areas that might be suitable for housing or other uses in the future? West Lancashire Borough Council is carrying out...
View ArticleInvestigations into hospital finances widened after some patients wait too...
Two investigations into the finances at hospitals in the North West of England are being widened because some patients are waiting too long in A&E. Monitor, the health sector regulator, will now...
View ArticleProms in the park makes a welcome return
The 75 Engineer Regiment is proud to present Proms in the Park on Saturday 20 June 2015 from 15:30 pm at the Peninsula Barracks, O’Leary Street, Warrington The Band & Corps of Drums of the Duke of...
View ArticleAppeal made after elderly woman is injured on bus in Preston
An appeal to locate witnesses who may have been travelling on a bus in Preston has been made by police after an elderly woman was injured. At about 1:30pm on Wednesday 3rd June, an 85 year old woman...
View ArticleAdult Learners’ Week 2015
To celebrate Adult Learners’ Week 2015, St Helens Council’s Adult and Community Learning Service will be running a series of activities across the borough. From First Aid awareness classes, to IT...
View ArticleInformation appeal made following a serious sexual assault in Warrington
An appeal for information has been made by police officers following a serious sexual assault in Warrington. It is believed that the incident took place at approximately 2:15pm on Saturday 9th May. The...
View ArticleBecome a Dementia Friend and make a difference!
Help tackle the stigma and lack of understanding around dementia by becoming a Dementia Friend. St Helens Council is to stage a series of information sessions supporting the Dementia Friends programme...
View ArticleInspectors hail improvements at local primaries
St Helens Council has welcomed the latest Ofsted report on Merton Bank Primary School – which inspectors have described as ‘rapidly improving.’ Although the overall inspection grade has slipped from...
View ArticleSouth Ribble food bank funding boost
A Leyland food bank has secured £1,000 funding from Lancashire County Council. County Councillors Mike Otter and Matthew Tomlinson have each provided a £500 grant to Leyland Churches Together Food...
View ArticlePlanned roadworks in the North West – summary for Monday 8 June to Sunday 14...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 5 June and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen...
View ArticleNational Carers Week 2015
St Helens Carers Centre will be running a couple of events to highlight National Carers Week (8-14 June) National Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the...
View ArticleHealth and Wellbeing ‘app’ is the first of its kind for St Helens teenagers
A mobile phone ‘app’, which has been specifically developed to support teenagers in St Helens, is the first of its kind in the country. NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and St Helens...
View ArticleInvestigation launched following Post Office robbery
An investigation has been launched by detectives following a robbery at a post office. The robbery occurred a little after 5:30pm on Friday 5th June, when the postmaster had been closing for the day at...
View ArticlePolice investigating fail to stop collision in Astley
An investigation has been launched by police following a fail to stop collision in Astley. The incident took place at about 12:40pm on Saturday 6th June 2015, when a 30 year old woman had been about to...
View ArticleLancashire West CAB offering Pension Wise appointments across Lancashire to...
Lancashire West Citizens Advice Bureau is delivering Pension Wise appointments across Lancashire giving people access to free and impartial pension guidance in their local area. Following pension...
View ArticleWitness appeal made after serious assault in Walton
An appeal for witnesses has been made by detectives after a man was stabbed at a family function on Sunday 7th June. Police officers received a call to Our Lady of Sorrows function rooms on Pirrie...
View ArticleMotor dealer fined for misleading public
Irresponsible vehicle traders have been caught and fined. Simon Johnson, 33, of Hollywell Drive and Colin Mercer, 42, of Buttermere Avenue, Warrington appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on...
View ArticleNew care package for crime victims
St Helens Council is today supporting a new specialist service launched by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner aimed at improving victim care in the region. Victim Care Merseyside is a new...
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