Editor’s pick

This Foster Care Fortnight Knowsley’s Fostering Service is asking people to think about the change foster care can make to a child’s future.

A big thank you goes to more than 200 local litter heroes across the borough of Knowsley, who joined the…

Residents, school children and visitors celebrated Prescot’s special history at this year’s fabulous Elizabethan Fayre, on Saturday 4 May.

Local elections took place in Knowsley on Thursday, 2 May, with votes counted on the morning of Friday, 3 May.…

The first phase of work to transform Eccleston Street in Prescot will begin on Tuesday 7 May.

Three Knowsley residents have been successful in securing supported employment, thanks to the Empower Job Carving programme introduced in Knowsley.

How would you like to watch one of Shakespeare’s most popular and best loved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in…

The work of a Kirkby boxing club to combat young offending and antisocial behaviour has received a cash boost.

A generous donation of mulberry wood artefacts has been gifted to the Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Congratulations to Knowsley and St Helens U13s, who are ESFA North West League Champions… months after they thought they had played their last game together.

With 39% of Knowsley nurseries graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, compared to only 24% nationally, parents can be confident their child will be well looked after.

Venus 217, is located on Knowsley Business Park and provides 217,765 sq ft of high quality manufacturing / logistics accommodation.

Find out more about the new campaign encouraging everyone in Prescot to talk to each other.

Knowsley Council has endorsed investments worth almost £5m to address a number of key priorities across the borough.

On a recent visit to Prescot town centre, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram, witnessed the positive changes happening in the town and had the opportunity to meet with local businesses.

Local leaders, including Cllr Graham Morgan from Knowsley, have launched the LCR Pride Foundation to make our region the most LGBT+ friendly in the UK.

Funding secured for Halewood Park is set to bring improvements including better paths and a programme of ‘Get Active’ sessions. 

Parents and youngsters alike are delighted after an agreement was reached over the future of a local schools football team.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has tonight endorsed a package of almost £5m of investment to tackle a number of issues raised by residents.

A new Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant – Eton Place – is opening in Huyton Village.

The council has issued a statement in response to feedback from local people and businesses regarding the roadworks that are currently ongoing in Kirkby.

The Leaders of both Knowsley and St Helens Council have once again appealed to the English Schools FA over the future of a local youth football team.

Schoolchildren and community groups will be pledging to ‘go green’ to help the environment as Knowsley officially launches its 2019 Year of the Environment activities across the borough.

A new maze-style garden has been unveiled at Henley Park, Whiston.

As part of Knowsley’s multi-agency working, including Knowsley Council, Merseyside Police, Mersey Fire and Rescue Service, Registered Providers of Social Housing and Knowsley Youth Mutual, to raise awareness of and prevent knife crime, the council has invested in knife wands.

Funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will help create the Halsnead Garden Village development in Knowsley, which could create nearly 1,600 homes and 1,000 jobs.

Kirkby High School is ‘barely recognisable’ compared to how it was two years ago, according to Ofsted Inspectors.

An agreement has been signed by Knowsley Council to secure the future of Prescot Cables Football Club. The council has completed the freehold purchase of Volair Park, the club’s home ground, and a new 99 year lease has been granted for the club.

Knowsley’s Open Art Exhibition – an annual showcase of visual art created by the talented people of Knowsley – is now open in Kirkby Gallery.

Ofsted recently carried out an inspection (on 30 and 31 October 2018) of the council’s first point of contact for children who need help and protection.

Knowsley Council is appealing for applicants to take up School Crossing Patrol Officer roles across the borough.

People in Knowsley are being asked to share their views, opinions and experience of life in the borough – now and in the future.

Gritting has started in Knowsley for the winter months. Find out everything you need to know about this essential service which helps keep the borough moving.