Knowsley, England News

A lengthy consultation period now follows, which will see Merseyside's chief fire officer Dan Stephens attend public meetings in St Helens THE Government has been accused of "vandalism" by fire union chiefs after proposals to merge fire stations in St Helens took another step forward.

A Knowsley NHS worker has been crowned 'Community Leader of the Year' in the regional NHS Leadership Recognition Awards 2013.

Pupils from a school in Knowsley for children and young people with complex needs have celebrated the official opening of their new outdoor play area.

A group of singers from Halewood with learning disabilities gave a live performance at Liverpool's Maritime Museum today .

With music provided by the local Salvation Army Brass Band and the Maghull Parish Handbell Ringers, there can be no better atmosphere for Christmas shopping! As well as the seasonal music, there will be street entertainment and free mulled wine and roasted chestnuts for shoppers.

Now in its 14th year, the Knowsley Library Service holds an annual Summer Reading Challenge to encourage children to keep reading over the school holidays and develop a love of books.

A RAMSBOTTOM man who visited the Philippines before disaster struck is helping to raise funds for the victims of the devastating Typhoon Haiyan.

PLANS to merge fire stations in St Helens have been approved by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority following huge cuts in government funding.

The 2nd Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment , which recruits from Merseyside, will parade through Huyton today .

A NEW survey has revealed nearly 30per cent of people in St Helens are struggling with debt, placing the town in the top quarter of locations where populations are suffering money worries.

William Owen, 55, of Home Farm Road, Knowsley Village, was charged by police with murdering 55-year-old Sharon Hayter and 29-year-old Stephanie Owen, on Thursday.

The bodies of Sharon Hayter, 55, and her daughter Stephanie Owen, 29, were discovered at a terraced house at Home Farm Road on Thursday, November 28. In a statement the women's family said: "Sharon was a devoted, loving, caring mother and sister.

Entitled "Santa Comes to Halewood", the concert - supported by Halewood Town Council, Knowsley Council and Halewood Academy - will feature performances from local students and primary school children.

The annual Knowsley Business and Regeneration Awards were held on Thursday evening at the Grand Marquee in the grounds of Knowsley Safari Park.

When the Star called round to see her at her home off North Road, she had just celebrated her 101st birthday and was about to watch one of her favourite TV murder mysteries.

When people think of "one party states" in local elections, they often think of the Labour heartlands such as Knowsley , Sandwell and Rotherham .

The 55-year-old suspect walked into a police station at noon to report the deaths and was arrested on suspicion of murder A man is being quizzed by detectives on suspicion of killing two women whose bodies were found in a house today.

HOSPITAL chiefs have finally admitted errors made at Whiston Hospital played a significant part in the death of a 68-year-old patient.

Nearly nine million people in the UK are living with serious debt and half of those have had to forgo basic necessities, a Government-backed body has revealed.

The problem is particularly acute in five English cities, where more than 40% of the population is struggling to repay debt.