Appeal made by police after man threatens shopkeeper with a knife in Wigan
An appeal for help from the public has been made by police to trace a man who threatened a shopkeeper with a knife during a robbery in Wigan. At about 7:45am on Saturday 23rd January 2016, a man has...
View ArticleHollywood star returns to Knowsley to boost school attendance
Hollywood star, Stephen Graham, returned to his Kirkby roots today and toured a number of Knowsley schools to reward those who have successfully completed the school attendance 30 day challenge. The...
View ArticleWWI diary to launch at Central Library
On 22 February, 101 years to the day that the St Helens Pals left their home town to prepare for and fight in World War One, Central Library is honoured to hold a launch event for an insightful, moving...
View ArticleCouncil supports LGBT History Month
St Helens Council is supporting LGBT History Month this February, the national celebration and awareness campaign of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. The focus of this year’s campaign – led by...
View ArticleBrush up your art skills at the Park Farm Centre
Art enthusiasts with experience of watercolour painting, looking to brush up their skills, are invited to attend a water landscapes workshop – led by renowned artist, Joanne Boon Thomas. The class will...
View ArticleCommissioner reopens fund to help communities prevent crime
Organisations which help to reduce crime and protect communities in Merseyside are being invited to apply for a share of the Police Commissioner’s Crime Prevention Fund. This is the second year that...
View Article£32 million roads scheme set to move closer
Plans for a £32 million improvement and widening of a major route in North Liverpool and Sefton are set to take a major step forward. A report to Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is recommending the...
View ArticleNew opening hours for waste recycling centres
Warrington’s three community recycling centres are to have new opening hours as from 1 March. The changes follow the award of the household waste contract by Warrington Borough Council to Environment...
View ArticleLove is in the air at Market Walk
Love is quite literally in the air for all the family at Chorley’s Market Walk throughout February and into March as the shopping centre unveiled a giant willow love heart display in preparation for...
View ArticleDiscover one of Lancashire’s most romantic wedding venues
Chorley’s Astley Hall, Coach House and Park will open its ceremony doors to happy couples in February when the historic venue hosts a series of wedding open days. From Valentine’s Day, the ceremony...
View ArticleKnowsley welcomes Volair
Leisure services in Knowsley are being protected in the future, thanks to the creation of a new ‘not for profit’ organisation to manage them. The borough’s swimming pools, gyms, sports pitches,...
View ArticleNew working group for Lancashire bus services
A new group to consider the impact of the proposal to withdraw the current level of funding for subsidised bus services will meet for the first time on Monday 8 February. The Cabinet Working Group on...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 8 February
Tuesday 9 February 2pm Springfield Court Nursing Home, Springfield Road, Aughton The Mayor will attend the opening of the Café in the Theatre of Dreams at the nursing home Wednesday 10 February 7.15pm...
View ArticlePlanned roadworks in the North West Summary for Monday, 8 February to Sunday,...
Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week. The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday, 5 February,...
View ArticleGovernment showcases North as financial services hotspot
Northern Powerhouse Minister challenges global financial services companies to tap in to the wealth of talent the region has to offer. James Wharton highlights the contribution of Northern Powerhouse...
View ArticleStoke v Everton Saturday 6th February Kick off 3pm
Giannelli Imbula could be making his debut for Stoke following his club record transfer from Porto. Stoke will be without Ryan Shawcross, Geoff Cameron and Marc Wilson, and there are doubts about...
View ArticleFree craft workshops for youngsters at half term at Church Square Shopping...
Free craft workshops are on offer for youngsters at Church Square Shopping Centre this month. The popular Shopper Whopper Children’s Club will be creating mini bird houses on Tuesday February 16 from...
View ArticlePlanning appeal notification – 2015/0448/FUL (The Fat Olive, 8 St Helens...
Speaking after news that Mr Michael McComb has launched an appeal to the planning inspectorate for the larger 4 storey student accommodation block at the former Fat Olive on St Helens Road, Derby ward...
View ArticleEverton record comfortable 3-0 victory over Stoke
Everton recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over Stoke and as a result have moved into the top half of the table, and for the first time in a while Everton killed off the game without leaving their fans...
View ArticleOne Stop Shop and Contact Centre opening hours
From Wednesday, 2 March 2016, the council’s One Stop Shops (in Halewood, Huyton, Kirkby and Prescot), alongside the Contact Centre, will close at 4pm on Wednesdays. This is to allow regular time for...
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