Covid-19 vaccine supplies in the North West will be cut by a third in February. The NHS confirmed the weekly supply will be reduced to 200,000 by the second week of the month for Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside and South Cumbria. The move was due to national shortages and to
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Byng House to be turned into nursing home
by Tom Martin
Byng House, a former respite centre in Southport for armed forces veterans, will be converted into a nursing home after it was finally sold by the
Living Well Sefton supports new health campaign
by Tom Martin
Local wellbeing organisation, Living Well Sefton, is supporting Public Health England’s new Better Health campaign encouraging people to work towards
Ormskirk Street Pastors get £3,000 donation
by Tom Martin
Ormskirk Street Pastors has been given a £3,000 donation to help their work in the community.The local group has benefited from a fund by
Former firefighter watch manager to take on 54 mile challenge
by Tom Martin
A former watch manager with the fire service in Formby will take part in a 54 mile cross country march this summer to raise money for charity.Matthew
Cancer survivor urges others to back campaign
by Tom Martin
A Southport cancer survivor is backing Cancer Research UK’s campaign for World Cancer Day and is urging people to join him by donating or wearing the
Feedback wanted on plans to improve Ormskirk town centre
by Tom Martin
Local residents have been asked for their thoughts on plans to improve Ormskirk town centre.West Lancashire Borough Council want to hear your views
Three men jailed for murder of Robert Beattie
by Tom Martin
Three members of a gang who doused a man in petrol and set him ablaze in Skelmersdale have been jailed for a total of almost 60 years for his
Police patrol buses to enforce coronavirus rules
by Tom Martin
Police have been patrolling the local bus network to make sure commuters are abiding by coronavirus rules.During the recent police operation, 319
Sharkie the police dog passes away
by Tom Martin
A retired police dog who served under Merseyside Police and Lancashire Police has passed away.A spokesperson for Lancashire Police Dog Unit said:
Care home residents enjoy sensory art therapy
by Tom Martin
Residents of Birkdale Tower Lodge care home have been enjoying sensory art therapy to inspire creativity and relaxation.Staff were delighted to
Freya runs in memory of beloved pet dog
by Tom Martin
A youngster who was left devastated after her furry best friend passed away is raising money in his memory.Freya Procter, 11, whose family are from
Top police boss to step down
by Tom Martin
The Chief Constable of Merseyside Police has announced he will step down.Andy Cooke has informed Merseyside’s Police Commissioner on his intention to