Successful volunteering with Time Credits
A volunteer programme with a difference is looking to expand due to its success. The Spice Time Credits programme swaps one hour’s volunteering in the community for a time credit for each hour given....
View ArticleCome along and enjoy Richmond Park Fun Day
The whole family can have a great time at the Richmond Park Fun Day on Sunday 12 June between 11am and 4pm. West Lancashire Borough Council’s Parks and Countryside Service has worked with the Friends...
View ArticleWarrington targets stress-free futures for Men’s Health Week
Warrington Borough Council is encouraging men to become stress-busters, for Men’s Health Week 2016. The Council’s Public Health Team is promoting the week, which runs from 13-19 June, by asking men to...
View ArticleFewer people dying due to smoking
The number of people dying due to smoking in Wigan Borough has fallen by 12.7 per cent. It means the borough has seen a faster fall in smoking-related deaths compared to the national average of 10.9...
View ArticleNew homes in Lowton given the go ahead
An application for new homes in Wigan Borough has been given the green light. Wigan Council’s planning committee yesterday approved the planning application from Bellway Homes to build 119 homes on...
View ArticleArmed Forces Day ahead
Residents are urged to join the front line of Wigan Borough to show their support this Armed Forces Day. The borough’s Armed Forces Day, organised by Wigan Council, will take place on Saturday 25th...
View ArticleFour marvellous worthy causes to be supported by new West Lancashire Mayor
The new Mayor of West Lancashire will support four fantastic causes during her year in office. Councillor Liz Savage and her Consort Councillor Noel Delaney will raise funds for the Neo-Natal Unit at...
View ArticleFlying the flag for Armed Forces Day
***Issued on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant’s office*** Lancashire County Council and other councils across the county will raise a special Armed Forces Day flag on Monday 20 June. The flag shows their...
View Article‘Tour de Taylor Park’ cycle safety event
St Helens Council’s Traffic and Road Safety team invite residents to join them at a Summer Cycle Safety event at Taylor Park on Saturday, 18 June from 11:00am-4:00pm. At the free event, adults and...
View ArticleCome and join the tributes on Armed Forces Day
West Lancashire will honour the service and sacrifices made by our armed forces at a special event on Monday 20 June to commemorate Armed Forces Day. The Ministry of Defence flag will be raised at the...
View ArticleTwo burglaries in Aughton and reports of suspicious males in the area
Ormskirk and Burscough have said that last night there were two burglaries and a number of reports of suspicious males in the Aughton area. We are asking members of the public to stay vigilant and...
View ArticleLocal women urged to take up cervical screening
St Helens Council is lending support to Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust – the UK’s only dedicated cervical cancer charity – as they launch a week-long awareness campaign aimed at increasing the uptake of...
View ArticleFamily fun on Armed Forces Day
There’s a whole host of free activities on offer as Chorley celebrates Armed Forces Day on Saturday 25 June in the magnificent setting of Astley Park. The action starts at 10am when youngsters aged...
View ArticleHuyton Plumbing and Heating joins HomeServe’s franchise network
Skelmersdale-based company launches residential heating service across region as ‘HomeServe Wigan’ Leading UK home assistance provider HomeServe has expanded its UK domestic franchise network by adding...
View ArticleTown Hall flies rainbow flag at half mast in honour of Orlando nightclub victims
As a supporter of our LGBT community, St Helens Council is flying the rainbow flag at half-mast above the town hall as a mark of respect to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shootings. Any form of...
View ArticleAppeal for Information – Racially Aggravated Assault
Detectives in Sefton are appealing for information following a race hate incident in Bootle on Saturday, June 11. Emergency services were called just before 11pm, when a 24-year-old man was walking...
View ArticleGet free compost at our June giveaway events
Warrington Borough Council’s popular compost giveaway events are back again for two weeks this month. From Friday 17 to Thursday 30 June, the council’s recycling team will be at various locations...
View ArticleDon’t suffer in silence if you are a victim of domestic abuse
West Lancashire Community Safety Partnership is urging victims of domestic abuse not to suffer in silence. The message is being sent out during a busy summer of events – including the Euro 2016...
View ArticleNew apartments in Wigan Borough transform lives of adults with learning...
A new apartment scheme built specifically to enable adults with learning disabilities to lead independent lives has officially opened in Wigan Borough. Tanfield Court in Borsdane Avenue, Hindley,...
View ArticleExplore Lancashire museums
There’s an exciting programme of upcoming exhibitions and events to be enjoyed at Lancashire’s museums. Many different activities are on offer, ranging from watching a weaving demonstration at Queen...
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