Heritage days open historic doors
Some of Lancashire County Council’s historic buildings will open their doors between Thursday 10 and Sunday 13 September. The Heritage Open Days are an opportunity for people to find out about local...
View ArticleGive an older person a silver service welcome on Sunday 4 October
Silver Sunday is an annual day of free fun and free activities for older people across the UK. Led by The Sir Simon Milton Foundation, Silver Sunday celebrates the value and knowledge that older people...
View ArticleSave a life in Rainford
NHS Blood & Transplant Service is calling on residents to do something amazing in Rainford this September, by giving blood. Currently, there are still plenty of bookings available for sessions at...
View ArticleBenefit fraud woman charged
Samantha Bole, of William Street, Ince, Wigan, was found guilty of failing to declare her true circumstances to St Helens Council with a view to claiming Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit and...
View ArticleAward-winning theatre maker returns home to perform new show
“Some People Have Too Many Legs” – Jackie Hagan Skelmersdale Library, WN8 6NL Friday 16 October, 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Award-winning writer, comedian and poet Jackie Hagan will return home to perform...
View ArticleIntroducing Vera Page Park
The Heart of Glass ‘Your Name Here’ competition came to an end with the renaming of Lyons Yard on the Ravenhead Greenway after a local woman who endured a history of hardship. The green space by the...
View ArticleMarket Walk’s summer success
Chorley’s Market Walk is celebrating after latest footfall figures revealed the shopping centre had one of its busiest summers. Family summer activities and holiday sales meant the Chorley...
View ArticleResidents welcome to visit the town hall this weekend
Warrington Town Hall will be open to the public as part of Heritage Open Days this weekend. Residents are invited to come along and visit the town hall on Saturday 12 September between 10am and 1pm as...
View ArticleTwilight nature walk
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service would like to invite you on a guided tour of Clinkham Wood Local Nature Reserve, looking out for bats and other fantastic nocturnal creatures present in our local...
View ArticleSouthport hospital radio back in a Heartbeat
Hospital radio has returned to Southport after an absence of more than two years. Radio Heartbeat is transmitting to Southport via the internet thanks to support from the Mayor of West Lancashire’s...
View ArticleCatch of the week for the Seafood Pub Company
An award-winning Lancashire food business is preparing for its most prestigious catch to date, as it brings the coast to life in a series of seafood themed events. The Seafood Pub Company, which has...
View ArticleTalk about World War One military hospitals in Lancashire
Lancashire County Council’s libraries are telling the story of the role of auxiliary military hospitals across Lancashire during World War One. Staff from the county council’s community heritage team...
View ArticleOvernight repairs to Tarleton bridge to start tomorrow
Work will take place in September to repair a bridge on the A59 near Tarleton after it was struck by a vehicle in early July. Tarleton Bank Hall Bridge carries the main A59 Liverpool Road over the...
View ArticleJoin Knowsley’s cycling heroes
People cycle for all kinds of reasons – some because it’s the best way to get from A to B, some to challenge themselves, keep fit, raise money for charity or just have fun. Four people in Knowsley...
View ArticleFantastic Book Awards 2015 launched
This year’s Fantastic Book Awards will be launched by children’s author Mo O’Hara at the Woodlands Conference Centre in Chorley on Wednesday 23 September. Over 120 teachers are expected to attend the...
View ArticleWarm Welcome for Training Academy on Enterprise Zone
The start of work on BAE System’s new £15m training academy on the Lancashire Enterprise Zone has been welcomed by central government and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership. Speaking at a...
View ArticleStill time to give your views on West Lancashire Borough Council’s draft...
There is still time for you to give your views on West Lancashire Borough Council’s draft Licensing Policy on gambling. The Council is inviting local people and businesses to comment on the document...
View ArticleFree support for graduates
Did you graduate university this year? Are you eager to start your career? If so, the Warrington Graduate Network can help you. The support group, established by Warrington Borough Council’s South Area...
View ArticleSt Helens smokers urged to sign up to Stoptober
St Helens Council welcomes Stoptober 2015 Smokers five times more likely to quit if they can go 28 days without cigarettes Research shows smokers stand an even better chance of quitting when they quit...
View ArticleLancashire County Council supports the first International Read an eBook Day
Lancashire County Council will support the first – ever International Read an eBook Day. This recognition event will be held on Thursday 18 September to celebrate and raise awareness of reading on...
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