Lord David Blunkett to visit borough
Lord David Blunkett will come to Wigan Borough on Thursday 12th May to visit the Centre for Guide Dog Training in Atherton and to give a talk about guide dogs at Leigh Miners Welfare. The evening has...
View ArticleYoung men create shoe artwork for Hop, Skip and Jump
Four local young men have been working hard to produce artwork on the theme of shoes, to display at the new Hop, Skip and Jump service for young people with disabilities. David, Connor and Dylan, all...
View ArticleLibrary supports dementia awareness week
St Helens Council’s Library Service is lending support to Alzheimer’s Society for the national charity’s annual Dementia Awareness Week (15-21 May) as part of the Cultural Hubs – Arts in Libraries...
View ArticleArtists given more time to submit their work for a Clitheroe Castle exhibition
There’s now more time for local artists in the Ribble Valley and surrounding areas to submit their work for display in an annual exhibition. The deadline for submissions to the ‘Inspired: The Ribble...
View ArticlePolice appeal after Skelmersdale firearm incident
Detectives are appealing for information after reports a gun was fired on a street in Skelmersdale. Around 1am on April 13, several loud bangs were heard by residents in the Tanfields and Willow Hey...
View ArticleWoman seriously injured following collision on M6
We are appealing for information after a serious crash on the M6 motorway left a young woman with serious injuries. The incident happened at 4.20am today (Sunday, May 8th) when a Volvo S60 travelling...
View ArticleFundraisers support for “quiet room”
A ‘quiet room’ has opened at Ormskirk Hospital to allow doctors and cancer patients to talk in confidence. The new space, in the Treatment Centre, offers a tranquil area to discuss personal health...
View ArticlePhotography competition
Do you have any great photos of Skelmersdale you want to be in a public exhibition? Then don’t miss the Skelmersdale Landscapes photography competition which is being organised by West Lancashire...
View ArticleWoman, 74, injured following fail to stop collision in Brierfield
We are appealing for information after a 74 year old woman was involved in a fail to stop collision in Brierfield. The collision happened at around 8.25pm on Sunday 8 May when the woman was involved in...
View ArticleIrresponsible dog owner fined
Caroline Bannister of City Gardens was fined £100 ordered to pay £195 in costs after failing to remove her dog’s faeces from a public area. She also incurred a £20 victim surcharge. Ms Bannister...
View ArticleMaking time for fostering in Sefton
Sefton Council is asking local residents to make time for fostering as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of fostering and recruit new carers. The local authority is hosting one of its...
View ArticleShining a spotlight on health condition
Warrington Town Hall will be lit up in purple, blue and green to mark International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on Thursday May 12. Mayor Cllr Geoff Settle’s plan for the late night light show was...
View ArticleSt Helens author unveils new Pugalug book at Church Square Shopping Centre...
Author Jessica Parish visited a St Helens shopping centre to give young fans a sneak preview of the latest book about the adventures of her pet pooches Pugalugs and Dug. Jessica, together with her...
View ArticleNext step for railway upgrade between Manchester and Preston as improvement...
Passengers and residents in Chorley can find out more about work to upgrade the railway through the area at a public drop-in session this week. The railway through Chorley station will be electrified...
View ArticleGear up for the Earlestown Classic Car Show
Get in gear for a turbo weekend as the Earlestown Market Street Classic Car show returns to St Helens. With over 40 memorable motors on display dating back over four decades, this FREE event –...
View ArticleSelf-help library scheme supports public health and wellbeing
Reading Well Books on Prescription is helping people manage their own health and wellbeing through recommended self-help books. The Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme is delivered by The Reading...
View ArticleMan, 45, injured following Chorley gang assault
A 45-year-old man has been left with serious facial injuries following a gang assault in Chorley. Around 10.30pm on Saturday (May 7), Thomas Graham was walking on Lyons Lane when he approached a group...
View ArticleKim Hodgson appointed interim Chief Executive
Kim Hodgson has been appointed to succeed Ann Marr as interim Chief Executive for Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. She previously worked with the Trust as Cost Improvement Programme Director...
View ArticleCounty service to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday
***Issued on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant’s office*** Her Majesty The Queen celebrated her 90th Birthday on 21 April. To mark this momentous occasion there will be a County Service at Blackburn...
View ArticleFood for thought
Rainhill Library received a lovely surprise visit from members of the local Townswomen’s Guild, armed with bags full of food for the St Helens food bank. As part of Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th...
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