Don’t forget your Easter prescriptions
With Easter fast approaching, people with long-term health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, lung and heart disease are being reminded not to leave it too late to get their repeat prescriptions but...
View ArticleAwarding the healthiest schools and early years settings around
St Helens Council’s Healthy Living Team hosted an awards evening for those early years settings, primary schools and childminders that demonstrate a commitment to improving the health of local children...
View ArticleGet set for the Chorley Grand Prix
Families and cycle fans are in for a real treat on Easter weekend as the Chorley Grand Prix returns to the Chorley borough for a second time. Local people are being urged to show their support and get...
View ArticleGlitz goes to Sudley
1930s fashion exhibition to open at Sudley House Sudley House will be getting the Hollywood treatment when Putting on the Glitz, a glamorous 1930s fashion exhibition, opens its doors on 25 March 2016....
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: summary for Monday, 21 March 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, 18 March, and...
View ArticleHyperbrain super computer says: Invest in Wigan!
A creative viral video to raise Wigan Borough’s profile as a destination for investment has been backed by one of the major players in the Northern Powerhouse and attracted thousands of views. The...
View ArticleMayoral engagements week commencing Monday 21 March 2016
DATE AND TIME VENUE DETAILS OF ENGAGEMENT Monday 21 March 11.00 a.m. Council Offices The Mayor will host a Reception for pupils from West Lancashire College Monday 21 March 2.15 p.m. St Anne’s...
View ArticleNew start for young people in Chorley
A successful event to find out about jobs, apprenticeships, training and college courses has been held for young people in Chorley. The event, which took place at Chorley Library on Union Street, was...
View ArticleCouncil extends Emergency Support Scheme
Knowsley Council has committed to extending its Emergency Support Scheme for the borough’s most vulnerable residents, despite losing Government funding. The council established the scheme in 2013 to...
View ArticleIconic Crosby Library Project Awarded Council Grant
The refurbishment of Carnegie Library has received a further boost after it was announced that the project is to receive £50,000 as part of the Community Transition Fund. Regenerus, who successfully...
View ArticleMan, 60, dies after Poulton collision
We are appealing for information after a man died following a collision in Poulton. Officers were called to Garstang Road East around 8.40pm on Friday (March 18) following reports a car had collided...
View ArticleSuccessful child social care conference hosted in resort
An event organised by Sefton Council for carers, adopters and professionals working with children in Sefton has been hailed as inspirational and excellent by attendees. Taking place at Southport...
View ArticleEverton deservedly lose 2-0 to Arsenal
Everton would have gone in to the game against Arsenal feeling confident after their 2-0 victory against Chelsea in the FA Cup; however this match showed that each game is different as Everton produced...
View ArticleConcourse donates £572 to Mayor’s charity
The Concourse Shopping Centre in Skelmersdale has presented the Mayor of West Lancashire with a cheque for £571.96 for her charity appeal after shoppers got their skates on at Christmas. The generous...
View ArticleUnderstanding Your Council Tax Bill
A total of 33,000 Council Tax Bills have been posted out to residents across Sefton. Lots of information is available on the website in the Council Tax section to help you. We’ve also compiled some...
View ArticleRAC warns of a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads this Easter
The RAC is warning anyone planning to getaway this Easter to expect a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads as over five million motorists take to their cars for some well-earned time away. RAC Traffic Watch...
View ArticleLetters come to life thanks to volunteer
Letters held at Wigan Archives which chronicle the Napoleonic Wars have been published in a fascinating new book – with a little help from a local volunteer. Through Spain with Wellington, by military...
View ArticleEaster steams ahead at Queen Street Mill
Burnley’s Queen Street Mill Textile Museum (QSM) is hosting activities for all the family over the Easter weekend. The mill’s 19th century steam-powered weaving engine, Peace, will be in action...
View ArticlePolice concern for missing Lancaster man
Concern is growing for a man from Lancaster who has not been seen for four days. Steven Woodcock, 40, was last seen at his home address on Balmoral Road in the town at around 10.30am by a friend on...
View ArticleAttempted robbery on residential street in Preston
We are appealing for information following an attempted robbery which took place on a residential street in Preston. The incident occurred on Friday, March 18th, between 9.15am and 9.25am, at the...
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