How to report a stray dog over Easter
West Lancashire Borough Council has made arrangements for residents to report stray dogs over Easter. If you need to report a stray dog between 25 March 2016 (Good Friday) and 28 March (Easter Monday)...
View ArticleDementia campaign takes to the road
A roadshow event was launched today to raise awareness about the early signs of dementia and encourage people to visit their GP for a memory check. The new campaign from Lancashire County Council is...
View ArticleMum’s sweet fund-raising idea for centre caring for her disabled daughter
A mum has come up with a sweet idea to fund-raise for the group that helps care for her disabled daughter. Elaine Mitchell, manager of Thorntons in Church Square Shopping Centre in St Helens, will be...
View ArticleAppeal following knifepoint robbery in Accrington
Detectives are appealing for information following a knifepoint robbery in Accrington which has left two members of staff shaken and hurt. At around 9.40pm last night (Sunday, March 20th 2016) two men...
View ArticleWanted – crime panel members
The Merseyside Police and Crime Panel is seeking two committed and enthusiastic people from the Merseyside area to serve as co-opted independent members on the panel from July 2016 for a term to end in...
View ArticleDiscounted dog chipping offered to residents as new legislation approaches
The deadline is fast approaching for pet owners in Wigan Borough to make sure their dogs are microchipped. New legislation will come into force on Wednesday 6th April when it will be compulsory for...
View Article‘Crazy’ makeover at Haigh Woodland Park
Haigh Woodland Park’s crazy golf facility has been given a makeover and will re-open for family fun just in time for Easter. Community group, ‘Friends of Haigh Country Park’, initiated the project and...
View ArticleKnowsley completes multi-million pound street lighting replacement programme
Knowsley Council’s contractor SSE (SSEC), has successfully completed the four year, multi-million pound, award-winning street lighting and traffic sign improvement programme. The project started late...
View ArticleTown centre revamp a step nearer
An enterprising deal could pave the way for Chorley Council’s ambitions for a major revamp of the town centre. This deal would see the council ‘swapping’ a piece of land it owns on Southport Road which...
View ArticleNetwork Rail reminds passengers of Manchester Victoria and Salford Central...
Passengers are being reminded that essential work to improve rail links across the north will mean closures to two stations in Greater Manchester over the Easter holiday and following week. The work –...
View ArticlePupils sign up to become dementia friends
Pupils at a Wigan Borough school are helping to lead the way to connecting with older generations thanks to special information sessions. Atherton St George’s CE Primary School hosted a Dementia...
View ArticleFree parking at Pennington Flash this Easter weekend
Residents are being encouraged to enjoy one of the borough’s natural beauty spots Pennington Flash this bank holiday weekend. Wigan Council is offering free parking across the weekend, from 24th – 28th...
View ArticleYoung reviewers smash it at BASH awards
Children from St Helens primary schools gathered at Chester Lane Library for the annual BASH (Book Awards St Helens) celebration event. The awards, administered by the St Helens Schools Library...
View ArticleMichelin trained Andrew steps up to the plate with his own restaurant
A protégé of Michelin starred chef Michael Caines in Chester is stepping up to the plate at a centre of excellence for Welsh food. North West Chef of The Year Andrew Sheridan from Liverpool worked...
View ArticleFunding granted for work on early intervention
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed news that two bids to the Police Innovation Fund have been successful securing almost £900k for pioneering work to help support vulnerable people...
View ArticleSafeguarding adults in Knowsley
A dedicated team committed to supporting and safeguarding adults at risk of neglect or abuse will join forces with other safeguarding professionals in Knowsley. A Safeguarding Adults Team has been...
View ArticleNew partnership to develop forensic science studies in Lancashire
A new partnership to develop the study of forensic science between police and students in Lancashire can today (Wednesday, March 23) be revealed. Lancashire Police, the Office of the Police and Crime...
View ArticleTop 5 things to do for free in Sefton at Easter
If you’re not sure what to do during the Bank Holiday weekend, we’ve compiled a list of a few ideas to get you and the family out and about in Sefton this Easter. Visit the coast or take a nature walk...
View ArticleTrees planted in wetland project
Alder trees have been planted at Golborne High School as part of an exciting project to create a thriving wetland on site. The project is being brought to life thanks to GoaLCo, the Golborne and Lowton...
View ArticleVictoria Park Easter Egg hunt
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at Victoria Park this Easter weekend. Children and young people are encouraged to come along with friends and family for a fun-filled...
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