Pirates, Pants and Wellyphants – The Illustrated World of Nick Sharratt
The man behind the instantly recognisable illustrations for Jacqueline Wilson’s Tracy Beaker books, is now the subject of a new colourful, humorous and hands-on exhibition. ‘Pirates, Pants and...
View ArticleLight Cinema confirmed at Skelmersdale
The £10 million transformation of The Concourse Shopping Centre is another step closer after The Light Cinema signed an agreement for lease of an eight-screen cinema. Jo Salmon, retail portfolio...
View ArticleYoung people receive an achievement award for outstanding contribution to a...
A group of young people with special educational needs, Oi Listen, have been presented with an award by the council for their outstanding contributions to an important information website, Ask Ollie....
View ArticleA ‘new era’ for Greater Manchester’s health and wellbeing
A ‘new era for Greater Manchester’ begins on 1 April 2016, as the region becomes the first in the country to take control of its combined health and social care budgets – a sum of more than £6 billion....
View ArticleCheck for changes to buses coming in this weekend
Lancashire County Council is reminding bus users to check for any changes to services due to start from Sunday 3 April. A number of changes are due to come in from Sunday, many as a result of a savings...
View ArticleSuccessful SpringWatch campaign returns
A successful campaign which aims to clamp down on anti-social behaviour during the lighter evenings has been re-launched in St Helens. Now in its sixth year, the SpringWatch campaign sees St Helens...
View ArticleSkelmersdale Neighbourhood Policing team recover several motorbikes
The Skelmersdale Neighbourhood Policing team has been busy today, we have recovered several motorbikes which we believe are being used as parts to build the bikes that have been seen causing nuisance...
View ArticleBunny fun on offer for youngsters at Church Square Shopping Centre
Bunny fun and craft workshops are on offer for youngsters at Church Square Shopping Centre in April. The popular Shopper Whopper Kids Club will be holding craft sessions on Tuesday April 5 from 11am...
View ArticleApply now for a postal or proxy vote for the 2016 Local and Police and Crime...
Local Elections take place in some West Lancashire Council wards on Thursday 5 May 2016. On the same date voters all over the borough will also go to the polls for the Police and Crime Commissioner...
View Article£6 billion health budget devolved to Greater Manchester
As the £6 billion health budget is devolved to Greater Manchester Combined Authority today, Chairman of the Local Government Association, Lord Porter, said: “This landmark transfer of responsibility is...
View ArticlePhase two of £12m Moorfields station refurbishment complete
Work to transform the second of three platforms at Moorfields station in Liverpool is set to complete tomorrow (Saturday 2 April 2016) in time for the Grand National meeting at Aintree the following...
View ArticleMan, 73, subjected to robbery and car theft in Higher Walton
An elderly man was recently robbed by someone purporting to be a police officer in Higher Walton. At between 9.30pm and 10:45pm on Tuesday (29 March), 73-year-old Michael Avery (pictured) heard a knock...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 4 April
Tuesday 5 April 9.30am Bashall Barn, Clitheroe The Mayor & Consort will attend a Civic Tour of Ribble Valley hosted by the Mayor of Ribble Valley Tuesday 5 April 6pm Whittles Farm Restaurant,...
View ArticleFraud Warning Following Door-Step Selling Of Mobility Scooter In Southport
Merseyside Police is appealing to the public to be extra vigilant after a 98-year-old woman was victim of an alleged fraud in Southport. At around 5.15pm on Tuesday, 29 March, the victim was at home in...
View ArticleAppeal to identify stray dog as new microchipping laws take effect
An appeal to identify a poorly stray dog has been launched by St Helens Council’s Dog Welfare Officers, as new compulsory microchipping laws come into effect. The male Dogue de Bordeaux type dog was...
View ArticleManchester peregrines celebrate milestone year
The famous Manchester peregrines are back for their 10th anniversary in the heart of the city and these incredible birds of prey continue to capture people’s attention. The peregrines have been raising...
View ArticleSpringwatch is here for the Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers can get into the seasonal spirit at their local park and enjoy crafts and games to help them explore nature at a series of exciting Springwatch events. West Lancashire Borough Council’s...
View ArticleConcerns growing for missing man
We are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man. Robert Schofield, also known as Robert Wilding, was last seen at about 2.30am on Sunday (April 3rd) at the Accident and...
View ArticleMan exposes himself and follows woman in Nelson
We are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a woman sat in her car in Nelson. On Wednesday 23 March at around 7.55pm, the victim, a 52-year-old woman from Preston, had taken a wrong...
View ArticleContacting Knowsley Housing Trust
Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) no longer operates a face-to-face enquiry service at any of the council’s One Stop Shops. KHT took the decision due to a reduction in the number of people using this...
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