An ambitious restaurant crowdfunding campaign to raise £50,000 in 24 hours will get underway later this month. Chef Gary Usher, who previously raised more than £200,000 for his Wreckfish venue in Liverpool city centre, is looking to generate the cash for his fifth venture in Prescot. At 7pm on 29…

Between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2018, 3,195 three-day emergency food supplies were provided to 8,149 local people in crisis by Knowsley Foodbank, compared to 7,885 in the previous year. Of the 8,149 people helped this year, 3,713 of these were children. The foodbank, a member of The Trussell…

A Knowsley programme for children with speech, language and communication needs has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a new national report. Published on the 10th anniversary of the original report, ‘Bercow: Ten Years On is a review of the current provision for children with speech, language…

Knowsley Council will elect a new leader after councillor Andy Moorhead was removed last night following a disappointing set of election results which saw Labour lose seats in the borough. Councillor Graham Morgan was chosen by party members to be the new leader by vote at a meeting last night,…

The following strange story was told to me many years ago by a prominent theatre director. I have had to change a few names for legal reasons. In the 1960s, Jeremy Richards, a Huyton-born artistic director of a theatre in Liverpool – was looking for a certain type of actor…

Stockbridge Village Primary School in Knowsley has played host to a delegation of teachers from America who want to learn from and share best practice around primary education in the UK. The group of teachers has travelled from Vermont, along with staff from the University of New Hampshire. The aim…

St John Fisher Primary School, Knowsley Village is celebrating after they achieved the Gold LCQM (Liverpool Counts Quality Mark) accreditation. The school accessed the award via School Improvement Liverpool and member of their team come in to assess their provision and plans at the end but the initiative is fully…

Halewood Leisure Centre, Baileys Lane, Halewool L26 0TY. These sessions are provided by Merseyside Youth Association (MYA) as part of the broader Short Breaks programme in Knowsley. Sessions are open to children and young people (as per ages in title) with Additional Needs who are Knowsley residents. The sessions are…

Thursday 7 June 2018 will mark 50 years since women sewing machinists at Ford’s plant in Dagenham walked out in a row over equal pay. The strike is now regarded as a watershed moment in the fight for equality and the role played by the women in Dagenham has been…

This fantastic group of young adults were once again celebrating their personal successes as they reflected on how far they’ve each come, thanks to a work placement programme for people with learning disabilities or difficulties. Working in various roles across Knowsley Council the employees settled so well into their jobs,…

Knowsley Community College has launched an exciting new Dental Nursing course in response to the growing demand of industry professionals. The level 3 Advanced Diploma in Dental Nursing will help students take their first steps towards a career in the dental industry. The qualification recognised by the General Dental Council,…

The Pavillion, Jubilee Park, Dinas Lane, Huyton, L36 2NW. For dog owners…. In partnership with the Dogs Trust your dog can get a FREE Healthcheck, FREE Microchip & Nail Clip!

Knowsley Village Hall, School Lane, Knowsley Village L34 9EN. Local art group for adults run by excellent teacher. For further information please contact: John Newton Contact Number 0151 546 4769