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,…

An investigation is underway after a firearm was recovered from a property in Huyton last night, Sunday 5 November.   At 9.30pm officers on patrol observed a male getting out of a car and entering a property on Parkside Close.   Officers entered the property and discovered a quantity of…

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,…

Staff at Whiston and St Helens hospitals are leading the fight against flu after being warned that this could be one of the worst years for deaths from the virus. Their #WhatsYourReason campaign, urges staff to think about the reasons they should have their flu jab. Nurses, doctors, midwives, and…

Heritage Hub, 55 Eccleston Street, Prescot L34 5QH. Come to our FREE knitting and crocheting group every Tuesday. People of any ability are welcome to come and make friends, share their experiences and knowledge, and have some fun! Contact Lynsey 0777 3575856 for further details.

Local community group Starting Over recently celebrated World Mental Health day 2017 by completing a sponsored walk through the borough of Knowsley. Group members from Kirkby, Huyton, Prescot and Whiston braved the elements on a damp Saturday morning to complete the ten mile challenge. The core group travelled through four…

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

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.

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

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…

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

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 –…

Figures released by the Department for Education confirm the strong performance of this year’s GCSE candidates in Knowsley – who saw pass rates rise almost 7% more than the national average. These first release provisional numbers show Knowsley’s class of 2017 scored a 7.4% increase in good passes at English…