The man who was fatally attacked in Prescot in the early hours of Saturday morning has  been named as Adam Ellison from Prescot.   His family have paid tribute to the 29 year-old saying: “Our world fell apart on Saturday when we received the news that Adam had been brutally…

Merseyside Police is appealing for information to find a man and a woman we wish to speak to in connection with theft and handling stolen goods.   We have issued CCTV stills of people who may be able to assist us with an investigation following a burglary in Mossborough Drive,…

Frank Lester was born on 18 February 1896 in Huyton, to John and Ellen Lester, he enlisted in the army in March 1916 and was posted to the 10th Battalion of the South Lancashire Regiment. He was soon promoted to the rank of Sergeant Instructor, training recruits at Prees Heath,…

Young people leaving care in Knowsley are to be given greater support into employment and exemption from council tax, as part of a package of additional support from the council. The move is designed to make the transition to adulthood and independent living easier for young people who have been…

Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot. L34 1LA. Tickets £5 on the door (accompanied under 16's free) – All proceeds donated to the Mayor of Prescot's Charities which, this year, include Willowbrook Hospice, The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, The Owen McVeigh Foundation for Children with Leukemia, and 1st Prescot…

Merseyside Police can confirm that officers from Knowsley’s dedicated Community Team have recovered drugs with an estimated street value of more than £250,000 following a warrant in Kirkby this morning, Friday 27 October. At around 9.10am, a warrant was carried out at a house in Benwick Road, leading to the…

Merseyside Police can confirm a 31 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a man in Prescot last night, Tuesday 10 October.   At around 9.30pm the ambulance service requested assistance after a 54 year-old man was found in Beaconsfield, Prescot, having sustained…

Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you like meeting new people and sharing your thoughts and ideas? the Reader organisation will be hosting a free Shared Reading Coffee Morning at Roby Community Hub on Monday 27 November 2017 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. The…

Prescot Library, Prescot shopping Centre, Aspinall Street, Prescot L34 5GA. For those living with dementia and those close to them. The Reader invites you to a free group taking place every Thursday. Meet new people and relax at a free Shared Reading Group for Knowsley residents. Contact Megg Hewlett –…

The George Howard Centre, Lickers Lane, Whiston L35 3PN. W.I.K.E.D. is a voluntary run, not for profit, community dance group and our aim is to encourage our children to have fun, whilst keeping fit and meeting new people. Contact Helen 07954 134599 or Julie 078280 92219 for further details

St Mary’s, Hillingden Avenue, Halewood L26 9TY. Doors open 3pm for toast & juice. This club is for all primary school children Reception – Year 6 and we play games, do crafts, singing, drama and team building, as well as looking at Bible Stories and morals. All our clubs are…

Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood L26 7XB. Halewood Park Volunteers Various practical activities in the great outdoors, including tree and wildflower planting, woodland and pond management and habitat creation. Please call 0151 488 6151 for more information.

Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, Halewood L25 9PA. Our aim is to provide emotional & practical support to carers – respite groups, functions, advice. We also endeavour to provide stimulating care for those with dementia. Contact details: 07858 032 490, kdcsmemorylane@live.co.uk

Kirkby High School, Bracknell Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby L32 9PP. Platinum team – (varied interval session) gold/silver/bronze team – (varied interval session) adult track sessions – £1 per session See www.knowsleyharriers.com for further details