Work starts to herald new chapter for the Chapel Gallery
Work has started on an exciting building scheme to make the Chapel Gallery an even better place to visit. The gallery already has a great reputation throughout the region and a programme of building...
View ArticleHelping people to avoid a fall in Lancaster
Lancashire County Council is providing funding for an advice and support service to help reduce the chance of people being injured in a fall. The free hour-long ‘Steady On!’ sessions include practical...
View ArticleA man has admitted sexually assaulting two girls
A man has admitted sexually assaulting two teenage girls on a bus. Gregory Murphy, 40, of Gladstone Street, Great Harwood, pleaded guilty when he appeared at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court today...
View ArticlePotential witness to Lytham collision sought
We are trying to trace a driver who may have witnessed a fatal collision in St Annes earlier this month. At around 10:55pm on Sunday 1 May a Vauxhall Astra was being driven along Clifton Drive South....
View ArticlePolice concern for missing Fylde man
Police are concerned for the welfare of a 26-year-old man who has gone missing from the Fylde area. Shane Graham, of Ansdell, was last seen in Lytham around noon on April 29. He is described as white,...
View ArticleWirral puts focus on teenagers for Foster Care Fortnight
Every 20 minutes across the UK, a child comes into care in need of a foster family. To mark national Foster Care Fortnight, which starts on Monday next week, Wirral Council is launching a campaign...
View ArticleWest Lancashire Borough Council statement re Channel Four programme All Man...
West Lancashire Borough Council has moved swiftly to back the town of Skelmersdale and its people after the broadcast of a recent television programme. Skelmersdale is a great place to do business;...
View ArticleEco-van donation to Trust
A hospital trust has taken delivery of an eco-vehicle to help reduce fuel emissions around its estate. The van has been loaned to Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust by Veolia, for a period of...
View ArticleMayoral engagements, week commencing Monday 16 May
Monday 16 May 7pm Mayor’s Room, Council Office The Mayor & Consort will host a Reception for the Mayor’s Charity Committee when money raised throughout the year will be presented to the Mayor’s two...
View ArticleGet your health checked at Church Square information event
St Helens Council is inviting residents to attend a free health check and information event in the town centre on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 May, 10:00am-4:00pm. Healthy in St Helens is an annual event...
View ArticlePlanned road works in the North West: summary for Monday, 16 May 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, 13 May, and...
View Article5 things you should know about dementia
Sadly, dementia is all too common in our community – but even so many people still don’t really understand what it is and how they can support people who are affected. To mark the start of Dementia...
View ArticleFree IT Session for Visually Impaired
Could you, or anyone you know with a visual impairment, benefit from some free IT lessons especially tailored for the visually impaired? Andrew Coleman from Action for Blind People, will be leading an...
View ArticleKnow your numbers on World Hypertension Day
St Helens Council is lending support to a global campaign seeking to raise awareness of the risks of high blood pressure (BP), or hypertension. 17 May marks World Hypertension Day, and to help...
View ArticleWitness appeal launched after Colne collision
We are appealing for witnesses after a 49-year-old man was taken to hospital following a collision in Colne. Police were called by the Ambulance Service around 4.15pm on Friday to reports of an...
View ArticleHow good are your relationships?
St Helens Council will be helping to turn the spotlight on relationships – the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (16 to 22 May). Information and resources on the topic will be available...
View ArticlePolice appeal after Morecambe pub incident
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 72-year-old man suffered a serious head injury following an incident at a Morecambe pub. Police were called around 11.40pm on Friday (May...
View ArticleHalf-term holiday fun in Preston
A series of exciting half-term holiday events are available for children and young people to enjoy at Preston’s Museum of Lancashire. Activities include taking part in a ‘King of the Cats’ storytelling...
View ArticleRangers to hold bird-watching event with RSPB
St Helens Council’s Ranger Service is joining up with the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) to offer residents the chance to learn about our local winged wildlife and the places they...
View ArticleTransport Minister views plans to boost Port of Liverpool
Two options to reduce congestion on the A5036 will help the Port of Liverpool grow and deliver a Northern Powerhouse. A major upgrade to roads around the Port of Liverpool will help boost economic...
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