Knowsley, England News

If England's cycling success at the Commonwealth Games has inspired you to get on your bike, be sure to register for one of the free organised rides through Knowsley with the Sky Rides programme.

New research from the housing and homelessness charity Shelter has found that 48 per cent of working 20 to 34 year olds live with their parents because they are unable to afford to rent or buy their own home.

The challenge kicks off at David Lloyd Cheadle in Royal Crescent, Cheadle Royal, Cheadle at 7am on Sunday, August 10. Sports manager at David Lloyd Cheadle, Gareth Beard, said: "We've been really inspired by the amazing Tour de France and there are many keen cyclists amongst us, so we wanted to harness this enthusiasm and raise much-needed funds ... (more)

A leading charity has called on politicians to stop pumping money into loan schemes that 'inflate' house prices further and instead take 'bolder action' to build more affordable homes for a 'clipped wing generation' who cannot fly the nest.

Charlotte Philby is a writer at The Independent with a weekly column on motherhood in The Independent Magazine.

CONSULTANT Urological Surgeon Hosea Garner will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the St Helens Cancer Support Group.

The "dogged determination and commitment" of staff and volunteers at Huyton's children's centres in Knowsley has been praised by Ofsted inspectors.

The Littlewoods of Stockbridge Village group working alongside the Stockbridge Junior Rangers have transformed a formerly neglected piece of land into a welcoming, attractive community open space.

The giant 18-foot tall work, located on Leyland Street, is a permanent feature which forms part of a long-term plan to rejuvenate the town centre.

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.