Knowsley, England News

PRESCOT'S fascinating Shakespearian history is at the centre of a giant new artwork which was unveiled at the town centre on Saturday.

'After the Lions I was wrecked, in the Six Nations I could hardly lift my arm up' Richard Hibbard opens up on tough season After completing his summer move to Gloucester, the committed hooker who sat our Wales' tour in South Africa, reveals the pain he played through at times last season As well as the enduring characters that have made Doctor Who ... (more)

For the first quarter of this fiscal year, gold output totaled 1,736 ounces. Full details are provided below.

Knowsley's road infrastructure is set to benefit from A 9.6m of investment, as part of the Growth Plan for the Liverpool City Region.

Lancashire Police are trying to trace wanted man Carl Terrence Turner, 22, formerly of Saxby Road, Knowsley, Liverpool, following a robbery that took place in Skelmersdale on Saturday, April 19. DC Paul Mulrooney from Skelmersdale CID said: "We are carrying out a number of enquiries to try to trace Turner and I am appealing to the public for their ... (more)

After the excitement of the Tour de France in Yorkshire, Knowsley has its own reason to celebrate as it prepares to welcome the Tour of Britain for the third consecutive year.

Knowsley's fabulous Flower Show will return to Court Hey Park in Huyton next month and promises to be a great day out! It's the largest free horticultural show in the North West and will this year commemorate the centenary of World War I on Sunday 3 August.

Prescot Townscape Heritage Initiative Partnership Board last week approved four building repair and restoration projects to proceed as full grant applications.

Knowsley Council is seeking your views on The Orchard Conservation Area in Huyton.

The school summer holidays are just around the corner which means it will soon be time for children to take up the challenge to read six books over the long break.

Follow our coverage from across the region as workers from the National Union of Teachers, Unison, Unite the Union, the GMB, PCS and the Fire Brigades Union walk out.

TJ Morris, the family-run company which trades as Home Bargains, has submitted plans for a new store on Manchester Road - which would see the retention of 45 jobs and create 25 additional jobs.

Dozens of the devices - with crystal clear picture and sound quality - are being offered to businesses in Merseyside suffering from anti-social behaviour.

THE region's prosecutors have been praised after it emerged Merseyside has the highest rate in the country for securing convictions against offenders who commit violence against women and girls.

TWENTY FIVE new jobs will be created and another 45 safeguarded by the creation of a new A 5m community store, if proposals get the go ahead.

On 4th July 2014, across the country, the public will be encouraged to buy at least one item from their local, independent shop to celebrate Independents' Day 2014.

Whiston Hospital Maternity Unit is the only unit in the region to be given the Baby Friendly Award by UNICEF underlining the fact that it is the first choice birthplace noted for its brilliant facilities.

More than one in eight state schools and colleges are failing to send any students to the UK's top universities, according to latest figures.

Marcus Burke receives his Halton Apprentice of the Year 2014 award from Beth Nolan, head of business development at St Helens College Marcus Burke, aged 25, beat tough competition to win the award which was presented at a gala evening at Lord Derby's estate in Knowsley on Friday, June 20. Marcus started as a cemetery operative apprentice in 2012 ... (more)

Mr Wee made headlines in February when his plans to see Everton play live for the first time in 30 years were thwarted after the Blues' match against Crystal Palace was postponed.