Free motorbike skills and safety assessment
With summer just around the corner, motorbike enthusiasts across the country will be getting their cherished bikes out of the garage after a long and wet winter. Before hitting the road, your bike will...
View ArticleBogus traders offer smart meter service
St Helens Council is advising residents to be wary of individuals carrying out doorstep cold calling in the borough. The warning comes after the council’s Trading Standards team took part in the 10th...
View ArticleCall to protect children against measles
Doctors are calling for children to be protected against measles as recent figures from Public Health England show a rise in the number of cases. The cases have spread throughout Southeast England,...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 18 April
Tuesday 19 April 9.30am County Hall, Preston The Mayor & Consort will attend a Civic Tour of the Lancashire Record Office and Farington Environmental Education Centre hosted by the Chairman of...
View ArticleKitchen Courtyard work set to start
Work to create a regional food and drink hub at Haigh Woodland Park as part of the transformation of the site will begin this month. The Kitchen Courtyard will house artisan food and drink producers...
View Article£1m awarded to projects working to make Wigan a better place
Inspiring volunteers and community organisations have been awarded a share of £1m to make Wigan a better place. A networking event was held this week to celebrate the latest 49 projects to successfully...
View ArticleLibrary talk on forgotten comedy star
As part of a yearlong programme of heritage events taking place at St Helens Central Library, local historian Tom Preston will be delivering an informative and entertaining talk on the talented actress...
View ArticleStudents rewarded for showing their artistic side
A group of adult learners with additional needs have been rewarded for producing individual and group collages, as part of a course provided by the Workers Educational Association. The 11 week course,...
View ArticleLancashire launches new sexual health services and telephone booking line
New sexual health services for Lancashire have now been launched. They have been commissioned by Lancashire County Council as part of its plans to improve and promote good sexual health. There are two...
View ArticleFamilies turn out for cycling egg hunt
Families with children and young people turned out at Taylor Park with bicycles and helmets on a hunt for chocolate eggs, at a recent event arranged by St Helens Council’s Transport Planning team....
View ArticleCome and enjoy our fabulous parks events in May
There are some fabulous free events for all the family being organised by West Lancashire Borough Council’s Parks and Countryside Service in May. If you fancy getting out and about on the bank holiday...
View ArticleGo Active the way you want to
Whatever the age, ability, interest or fitness level, Go Active has something for all – and it has recently expanded its membership options, allowing residents to Go Active the way they want to. Now,...
View ArticleYou don’t need cash to park with new mobile service
You can now pay to park at a number of Lancashire locations with your mobile phone and a credit or debit card, rather than using cash at a machine. The service began this week for on-street parking in...
View ArticleGreen light for travel plans – Liverpool City Region
The Liverpool City Combined Authority has approved projects that will help further improve travel across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. At a meeting on 15 April, the Combined Authority has:...
View ArticleThatto Heath Library closed
Thatto Heath Library will be closed all day today (19 April) and will remain closed until further notice due to water supply problems. The council apologises for any inconvenience and will be doing all...
View ArticleMore children get their first choice primary school place
More children in Wigan Borough have got their first choice primary school place for 2016/17. In total 89.8 per cent of children will be going to their preferred primary school when term starts in...
View ArticleWonderfully British wartime production comes to Central Library
Head over to Central Library this April, where the wonderfully British theatre production ‘Canary Girls’ is being held as part of the new Cultural Hubs – Arts in Libraries programme. It’s summer 1914....
View ArticleCharity donates specialised walking frame to St Helens youngster
Thanks to the generosity of the Helen Marie Friends charity, a young person from St Helens with complex health needs now has access to a state of the art specialised walking frame at home. The...
View ArticleFree blood pressure checks to combat stroke
St Helens Council has teamed up with the Stroke Association and Rotary International to help people in the borough and beyond to take a moment and get their blood pressure tested. The council’s Healthy...
View ArticleClitheroe Castle celebrates St George’s Day
A special programme of events is being held throughout April at Clitheroe Castle to celebrate St George’s Day. Families with children can take part in a range of St George and the Dragon themed events...
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