Time and Tide during World War One waits for no-one
A poignant writing project which has shed new light on the experiences of people in north Lancashire during World War One will be celebrated in Preston this month. An event will be held from 1.30pm to...
View ArticleSt Helens schools to tackle bullying with Tootoot
St Helens Council’s Children and Young People’s Services team is rolling out a new safeguarding and prevention app – tootoot – to every school in St Helens to tackle all forms of bullying and ensure...
View Article‘Friendship Buddies’ in training at Derbyshire Hill Youth Club
Young people from Derbyshire Hill Youth Club are in training to become ‘friendship buddies’ after the club’s senior members created a safe haven at the centre for sad or isolated friends. The new...
View ArticleCouncil Announces Budget Proposals to Tackle £262m Savings
Budget proposals announced today provide details of how Lancashire County Council plans to save £65m over the next two years, which would result in the loss of the equivalent of an estimated 367...
View ArticleOrmskirk Christmas lights switch on
Christmas will come alive in Ormskirk town centre on Friday 27 November as we celebrate the start of the festive season with lots of exciting fun at the annual Christmas Lights’ Switch-On’ event. From...
View ArticleVoting opens to find St Helens’ Champion Christmas Elf at Church Square...
Dozens of Santa’s little helpers were spotted in St Helens after the town’s shopping centre launched a special festive event to find the best little elf. Children were transformed into elves by a team...
View ArticleLocal health body to meet in Ormskirk
The healthcare commissioners in West Lancashire are to hold their next board meeting in public at Hilldale on Tuesday 24 November at 9.30am. Members of the local community are welcome to attend to...
View ArticleLancashire group powers to national award finals
A group set up to support Lancashire children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities has been shortlisted for a national award. The Children with Disabilities Council, known...
View ArticleThe Force is strong at Central Library
St Helens Central Library is hosting a special Star Wars evening on Wednesday 25 November from 4:30pm. To celebrate the release of the new Star Wars film “The Force Awakens” Central Library would like...
View ArticleDevolution deal boosts Northern Powerhouse
Liverpool has become the latest City Region to sign up in principle to George’s Osborne’s devolution revolution, with Local Authority leaders set to sign a historic new deal today. The agreement is...
View Article‘A Million Hands’ partnership with the Scouts Association
Improving Dementia Education and Awareness Mel Howard, Quality Assurance Manager of Stocks Hall Nursing & Care Group, was honoured to accept an invitation to speak with local 1st Ormskirk Beaver...
View ArticleMake an early New Year’s resolution for a ‘Dry January’
After the festivities there is no better way to start the New Year than to take a month off drinking. As well as ditching the hangover and reducing your waistline, you’ll also get better sleep, have...
View ArticleSwim students ‘tech’ the plunge
Up to date information on how their child’s swimming lessons are going is now only a keystroke away for parents and carers – thanks to the launch of ‘On Course’ at pools run by St Helens Council. Every...
View ArticlePadiham Library celebrates Lancashire Day
Bestselling local author Jack Nadin will visit Padiham Library on Lancashire Day. On Friday 27 November, from 2pm to 3pm, Jack will be giving a talk, meeting people and signing copies of his long...
View ArticleCrafty Christmas event this Sunday
St Helens Council’s ranger service and volunteers from the Friends of St Helens Cemetery welcomes you to join them for a fun morning of Christmas wreath making. For just £3 to cover the cost of...
View ArticlePlease remember a dog is for life, not just for Christmas
Some people may be considering buying a dog as a gift during the festive season, but prospective pet owners are being reminded that a dog is for life not just for Christmas. West Lancashire Borough...
View ArticleMake sure you look for food hygiene ratings when eating out at Christmas
If you are thinking of eating out this festive season or booking somewhere for a staff Christmas meal then you can go online to check the food hygiene rating of where you are looking to go. West...
View ArticleHospitals hold baby and child Christmas remembrance service
Two hospitals will be offering support to families remembering lost loved ones in the weeks before Christmas. The Baby and Child Remembrance Service will be held at Ormskirk hospital and led by the...
View ArticleCounty Hall turns purple to support pancreatic cancer awareness
Lancashire’s historic County Hall is lit up with purple lights until the end of November to support the ‘Turn it purple’ campaign to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer. The campaign, run by national...
View ArticleGolden Square retailers gearing up for Black Friday pre-Christmas boost
Thousands of bargain hunters are expected to flock to Warrington’s Golden Square Shopping Centre on Black Friday. The discount day – held this year on November 27 – is renowned for massive markdowns...
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