Knowsley, England News

Council leader Cllr Peter Dowd says the authority is not intending to impose 'punitive' charges on motorists, with charges being raised for the first time since 2011.

Over 70 young people took part in Knowsley Young People's Question Time, held at OurPlace Youth Facility in Huyton .

A fraudster has been jailed for hoarding more than five-and-a-half million cigarettes and 182kg of tobacco while dodging a A 1million tax bill.

Cannabis farms worth A 6.5m have been uncovered by Merseyside Police during a month-long crackdown on organised crime.

Pupils in Knowsley have begun work on a project to transform their school playing field into a vibrant oasis for outdoor learning.

Knowsley Council is working with Tay Valley Lighting to carry out a multi-million pound revamp of the borough's street lighting.

SEAN Long has told a Sunday newspaper he tried to take his own life in January after a two-and-a-half year battle with depression.

At its budget meeting this afternoon, Merseyside fire authority approved plans that will see stations in West Kirby and Upton merged in to a new unit at Greasby.

THE decision to close two Wirral fire stations and cut firefighter numbers has been slammed by union bosses who believe Merseyside residents will "pay the ultimate price" for the reduction in coverage.

A COUNCIL is switching off the road lights along a stretch of the M62 motorway as part of a 12-month trial.

School children across Knowsley are going bananas in support of farmers and workers in developing countries getting a fair deal.

The move will see all of Merseyside's council joining forces on a number of issues affecting the region, such as housing.

FIRE service chiefs are expected to give the go-ahead to the closure of two Wirral fire stations tomorrow, Thursday.

Children in Knowsley will be able to celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 6 March with a week of Horrid Henry themed activities in all the borough's libraries.

Dinosaur fans have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close and personal with some truly amazing and lifelike prehistoric characters when Dinosaur Zoo roars into Knowsley this spring.

MERSEYSIDE Police has confirmed three people have been charged following the recovery firearms and drugs in Knowsley at the weekend.

Hundreds of supporters of both Saints and Hull FC colours gathered tonight to pay tribute to St Helens' most extraordinary son.

RSPCA handout photo of a pit bull terrier type dog seized during a Merseyside Police and RSPCA operation in Liverpool.

The Star has again teamed up with St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust staff awards to run the People's Choice Award.

A GREEN light has been given by the Government to establish the combined authority for Liverpool City Region, also handing it a tongue twisting name in the process.