Gemma Melling

Following the decision to grant planning permission for a Shakespeare North Playhouse and Education Centre in Prescot, we gathered people’s reactions

Proposals for a Shakespeare North Playhouse and education centre in Prescot have tonight been given the go ahead by Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee.

Have you been wondering how Prescot’s new Shakespeare North Playhouse might look? Take an exclusive first glimpse inside…

Messages of support came flooding in when the Shakespeare North Playhouse came before planning. Here are some of the comments received from local people…

After plans for a Shakespeare North theatre in Prescot were given the go ahead yesterday, the development is the talk of the region! But what will it be like?

This week’s Flashback takes us back just two years, to the first day of trading on Kirkby’s new market in 2014. Will you spot yourself in the photos?

Businesses and organisations across Knowsley can now apply for grants to make it easier for their staff to travel to work in a greener and healthier way.

This Thursday, Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee will decide whether to grant approval for a new Shakespearean theatre and education centre in Prescot.

Swapping disposables for real nappies could save you hundreds of pounds each year… find out if you could make the change during Real Nappy Week.

We turn back time to April 2009 when teenagers officially opened a new facility they had designed in Halewood Library

Are you a business owner or an entrepreneur looking for a commercial unit, office or shop to rent in Knowsley?

Get creative with free Family First art sessions at Prescot Museum on the first Saturday of every month.

Personal stories and reflections are now being sought by the team at the Archive Resource for Knowsley (ARK).

At this time of year there is a peak in the number of cases of Scarlet Fever in our region – here’s what you need to know about this seasonal illness.

Now you don’t even need to call into the library to take your pick from the best new releases – simply log on and download your choice of eBook!

Do something different and test out your bushcraft skills in a session led by Knowsley’s Green Space Rangers.

Take your pick from these three regular sessions designed to be both mentally and socially stimulating.

From this week, there is a new pedestrian crossing to help you safely cross one of the busiest roads in Kirkby.

The candidates standing in this year’s local elections have been confirmed. Find out who is standing in your ward.

Knowsley has reaffirmed its commitment to welcoming the borough’s fair share of refugees from Syria under the Government’s resettlement scheme.

Cars built in Halewood have helped Jaguar Land Rover achieve their best ever UK monthly sales figures with one car sold every two minutes throughout March.

With newborn lambs, goats and chicks to see, now is a great time to visit Acorn Farm in Kirkby.

New campaign aims to get people talking about cancer, in the hope that they’ll report symptoms sooner.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meeting for Wednesday, 6 April has just concluded. We look at what was agreed…

We look back to 2011 as the bulldozers moved in to demolish the old Raven Court shops in Halewood…

Microchipping your dog is now a legal requirement. Find out what you need to do to prevent losing your pet – and avoid a £500 fine.

Are you drinking too much alcohol? Check our two minute guide to the new Government guidelines for safer drinking.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meets on Wednesday 6 April. Here’s a look ahead at what’s being discussed…

Work is underway to transform the former Christ the King school into a state-of-the-art further education college.

Fewer people are being killed or seriously injured on Knowsley roads thanks to extensive road safety education.

A proposal to create a new Shakespearean theatre and education centre in Prescot will be considered for planning approval later this month.

If you are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who is, help is at hand.

Take control of your child’s sugar intake with this easy to use app.

Watch artist Brian Fell explain how he brought his creation – known as Edward’s Elephant – to life as an…

The newest member of staff at Hope Primary is proving popular – perhaps because he’s an adorable puppy named Dexter!

Kirkby born Olympian says he’s proud of his Knowsley routes – and he’s even set up business here too.

New crossing provides a safe and easy place to cross the road and access local amenities and bus services.

Knowsley Business Park is home to more than 800 business, employing over 15,000 people.

Knowsley is the ultimate urban green experience. Built around business, brilliantly connected and ready for you to build your life.

Each week we look at one of your commonly asked questions. This week: how to report a missed bin collection.

Today we launch www.knowsleynews.co.uk – a place for you to find all the latest news, events, information and features from your area.

Leisure services in Knowsley are being protected for the future, thanks to the creation of a new ‘not for profit’ organisation to run them.

Mobile technology is making it quicker and easier for social workers in Knowsley to get their jobs done.

KHT are no longer operating out of any of the council’s One Stop Shops – here’s how to get in touch when you need to.

Why is Knowsley seeing the fastest increase in the number of jobs created in the Liverpool City Region?