St Helens author and pet Pugalugs help raise funds for children’s charity at...
Young fans got to meet their canine heroes at a St Helen’s shopping centre thanks to a local author. Jessica Parish took along her pet pooch Pugalugs and his laid back pug companion Dug to Church...
View ArticleCome and enjoy the great outdoors
The summer may be nearly over but autumn is a great time to visit parks and countryside areas to see the wonderful seasonal colours in the local landscape. West Lancashire Borough Council has a...
View ArticleAsk your NHS a question
Members of the public are invited to the annual general meeting (AGM) of local NHS leaders, West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The AGM will be held at Banks Leisure Centre (Greaves...
View ArticleCouncil achieves a 100% servicing rate on its homes with gas appliances
West Lancashire Borough Council tenants can be sure their homes are safe as the authority has achieved a 100% servicing rate on its homes with gas appliances. The Council is required to check each of...
View ArticleInvitation to Trust annual general meeting
Members of the public and staff are invited to the annual general meeting of Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust on Wednesday 16th September at 6pm. The event will be hosted by Trust chair Sue...
View ArticleFree admission to Queen Street Mill for Heritage Open Weekend
Visitors of all ages are invited to the annual Heritage Open Weekend at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum (QSM) from Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September. The mill will be open from 12 noon to 5pm...
View ArticleNew start, new skills, new you
St Helens Council’s Adult and Community Learning (ACL) service is offering exciting new opportunities for adults to develop their skills, interests and prospects across the borough this September. Do...
View ArticleChorley lines up some Christmas crackers for 2015
Chorley is gearing up for another spectacular Christmas this year with plans to bring back the giant festive Ferris wheel that dominated the Chorley skyline in 2012. Chorley Council is bringing back...
View ArticleWitness appeal made following armed robbery in Southport
An appeal for witnesses has been made by detectives in Sefton following an armed robbery at Pets at Home in Southport on Thursday 3rd September. Shortly before 6:30am a man, who was dressed in black,...
View ArticleChorley Live wristbands now on sale
Wristbands are now on sale across all venues in Chorley for the popular event Chorley Live. Chorley Live is an entertainment event being held by Chorley Council and The Creative Network for the third...
View Article‘I’m glad I visited the cancer iVAN!’
The iVAN, commissioned by Knowsley Council’s Public Health Team is regularly out and about in Knowsley helping to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer as well as early detection of...
View ArticlePlanned roadworks in the North West: summary for Monday 7 September to Sunday...
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 4 September and could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen...
View ArticleFurther consultation on Knowsley’s Local Plan
Knowsley Council is consulting with the public on a further modification to its Local Plan following a recent change to Government policy related to wind turbine developments. In June 2015, the...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 7 September
Thursday 10 September 7.30pm South Ribble Civic Centre, Leyland The Mayor & Consort will attend the West Lancashire Scouts Annual General Meeting Friday 11 September 10.30am Abbeywood Lodge Care...
View ArticleCelebrate Heritage Open Days in Preston
Lancashire County Council’s historic buildings in Preston will be opening their doors over the weekend of Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September to celebrate an annual heritage event encouraging people to...
View ArticleSouthport Air Show – Drones
Following discussions with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Merseyside Police, a warning has been issued reminding people not to fly drones or small unmanned aircraft systems near Southport beach...
View ArticleInformation evening for potential foster carers
Do you think you could join the hundreds of foster carers doing the ‘best job in the world’, sharing their lives with children who need a home? Come along to find out more, have a cup of tea and a chat...
View ArticleFreshers’ Week 2015
West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership wants to welcome Edge Hill University’s new students and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable time whilst living in the borough. The Partnership, which...
View ArticleWalton’s Country Fayre – something for everyone
Walton Hall and Gardens will host their free annual Country Fayre 11am – 4.30pm on Sunday 13 September, as part of the fantastic Warrington Festival 2015. The fayre will offer something for everyone to...
View ArticleInformation appeal made after 11 year old boy is robbed in park in Blackburn
An appeal for information has been made by police after a boy was robbed of his mobile phone at a park in Blackburn. At about 6pm on Saturday 5th September the 11 year old boy was approached by two...
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