Warrington’s Inspirational Women have their day!
If a woman has inspired your life you now have the chance to give her the recognition she deserves! In celebration of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8, Warrington Borough Council is asking...
View ArticleMayoral engagements week commencing Monday 7th March 2016
Monday 7 March 9.45 a.m. Alderley Science Park, Cheshire The Mayor and Consort will attend an “At Home” hosted by the Mayor of Cheshire East Wednesday 9 March 2.00 p.m. Council Offices, Ormskirk The...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: summary for Monday, 7 March to Sunday,...
Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements. The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday, 4 March, and could be subject to...
View ArticleE-fit image released after man exposed himself in Wigan
An E-fit image has been released by police after a man exposed himself in Wigan. At around 9:45pm on Wednesday 10th February 2016 a woman had been walking on Bickershaw Lane in Bickershaw, when she...
View ArticleEverton v West Ham Saturday 5th March Kick off 3pm
Everton have got Leighton Baines available for selection, although he is set to see a specialist about the pain he has got in his ankle. Bryan Oviedo and Tom Cleverley are both doubtful due to injury...
View ArticleCommunity spirit brightens up Aspull
Colourful planters and hanging baskets are being installed in Aspull thanks to the village’s flourishing In Bloom group. Ward councillors have used their Brighter Borough funding to pay for three new...
View ArticleLancashire supports campaign against child abuse
Lancashire County Council has thrown its weight behind a government campaign to tackle child abuse. The campaign, called “Together, we can tackle child abuse”, encourages people to report any...
View ArticleNorthern Transport Strategy Spring Report marks major progress
The Northern Transport Strategy Spring 2016 Report updates on joint work from Transport for the North (TfN) and the Department for Transport, including TfN’s emerging views of the options for Northern...
View ArticleFans of ‘Friends’ shouldn’t miss this live family show
Were you a fan of ‘Friends’? You’ll love Rapunzel, a new family show from the makers of the hit sitcom, in Knowsley on April 9! If you were once gripped to the fortunes of Ross, Rachel, Joey, Chandler,...
View ArticleTransformed gym set to open in Leigh
Leigh Leisure Centre’s new 96-station gym will open on Wednesday (9 March). It’s the final phase of a £775,000 improvement programme on site, carried out as part of Wigan Council’s Deal for Leisure....
View ArticleFirst item from female Abolitionist
New letter in the collection of the International Slavery Museum The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool (UK) has acquired a letter written by a female anti-slavery campaigner, following a...
View ArticleLeyland station improvements near completion
Network Rail – in partnership with the Department for Transport, South Ribble Borough Council, Lancashire County Council and Northern Rail – is carrying out work to make Leyland station in Lancashire...
View ArticleCouncil Leader pays tribute to former MP
St Helens Council Leader, Barrie Grunewald has paid tribute to former MP, Lord John Evans of Parkside, who passed away on Saturday (5 March) aged 85. Councillor Grunewald said: “We were deeply saddened...
View ArticleInclusive fairy tale production at Central Library
An inspiring and inclusive fairy tale production is being held at Central Library this March as part of the new Cultural Hubs – Arts in Libraries programme. Central Library will be hosting an inspiring...
View ArticleWest Lancashire raises the Commonwealth Flag
Armed forces veterans and local school children will be helping West Lancashire Borough Council raise the Commonwealth Flag at a special ceremony on Monday 14 March, to mark Commonwealth Day 2016....
View ArticleLocal Council Goes Smart in a Bid to Catch Vandals
Sefton Council has installed crime-fighting and prevention technology, SmartWater, to CCTV posts in Litherland in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour. SmartWater is a colourless forensic traceable...
View ArticleFashion models against discrimination visit Warrington
Warrington is being visited by a group of models on their UK tour to get support for a campaign to end discrimination against disability in the fashion world. Warrington Borough Council is asking...
View ArticlePlayground project proves great adventure
A team of young volunteers from Wigan has been working to improve a much loved local playground. For 30 years Norley Hall Adventure Playground has provided a great place for young people to meet and...
View ArticleRecycle your unloved clothes
Warrington Borough Council is asking residents to think again before they put their unwanted clothes in the bin. Many people might be thinking about clearing out their wardrobes at this time of year,...
View ArticleNew base for the Certificates Service
A Lancashire County Council service will relocate to a new base in March. From Tuesday 29 March, the Certificates Service will move to Lancashire Archives on Bow Lane, Preston. It is currently located...
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