More than 400 employees from across 220 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lancashire have signed up to participate in one of the county’s major leadership skills programmes, delivered by Edge Hill’s Business School.The Leading Lancashire project, part-funded by the European Social
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Unpaid carers asked for feedback by CQC
by Tom Martin
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England are making a call for feedback from carers across the north west after a year of enormous
Litherland Remyca appoint new manager
by Tom Martin
Litherland Remyca have appointed Derek Goulding as their new first-team manager with immediate effect.‘The Remy’ have been on the hunt for a new boss
Postal votes 'would be safer' for May elections
by Tom Martin
All people should be sent an early voting postal application for the local elections in May to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19 at polling
MP wants vaccine priority for key workers
by Tom Martin
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has signed an open letter to the Government Minister for Covid Vaccine Deployment, which calls for priority to be
Extended opening hours for borough's SMART testing sites
by Tom Martin
Sefton Council is extending the opening hours of its three SMART coronavirus test sites to 8am to 8pm from Wednesday 20th January.SMART coronavirus
Festive float raised £5k for charity
by Tom Martin
Last month’s Santa Flout in Southport raised more than £5,000, despite the coronavirus restrictions in place at the time.The Southport Hesketh Round
Police launch fresh appeal after machete attack in Southport
by Tom Martin
Detectives investigating an assault in Southport are issuing a new appeal for witnesses to come forward. On Wednesday 13th January at around 5.10pm,
Council agrees to invest in residential care for vulnerable children
by Tom Martin
Councillors have agreed plans to improve services for some of Lancashire's most vulnerable children, ensuring that a range of specialist support and
Would you pay extra tax to hire more police officers?
by Tom Martin
Sefton residents are being asked if they would pay extra through the police precept, which is collected alongside the council tax, to help
Police appeal after man hit by car in Bootle
by Tom Martin
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was hit by a car in the Bootle area yesterday afternoon. At around 2.20pm on Thursday 14th
Man from Crosby wanted on recall to prison
by Tom Martin
Have you seen this man? Michael Sands, 32, from Crosby is wanted on recall to prison. Sands was released from prison on 27 October 2020 after
Town centre cycle lanes to be expanded into nearby villages
by Tom Martin
New cycle lanes created in Southport town centre last year, which have split opinion among locals, will be expanded into Churchtown, Crossens and