In focus

We take an in-depth look at what it means to foster, and why foster carers are so important.

Are you eligible for free childcare for your two-year-old?

Read part of the winning entries in this year’s Knowsley Writing Competition.

We look back to 2010 when a young Hollyoaks star was the VIP guest at an event celebrating the opening of 28 new playgrounds in Knowsley.

We all have a responsibility to help keep children and young people safe – but would you recognise the signs which could suggest child sexual exploitation?

Every street light, traffic sign, bollard and belisha beacon in Knowsley has been either updated or replaced as part of a multi-million pound programme.

Find out how our young people are reaping the benefits of taking part in Forest School sessions run by the borough’s Green Space Rangers.

The experienced Knowsley Flower Show judge shares his top tips for growing prize winning blooms.

Don’t let a sight problem stop you, or someone you know, from enjoying a good book – Knowsley’s libraries have a large range of both talking and large print titles.

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?

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

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

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.

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

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.

People visiting Kirkby Town Centre have been going crazy for ‘selfies’ on the town’s new thrones.

This week’s Flashback Friday takes us back to 1 April 2014, and the launch of Knowsley Youth Mutual (KYM).

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

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

91-year-old Ken McKernan from Huyton has been awarded the French government’s highest military honour for his bravery during World War 2.

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

With the latest Ofsted judgement shows adult education in Knowsley is ‘Good’, why not take a look at the courses on offer for you?

The major roadworks are coming to an end in August. We look at what’s changed, and why…

Take a look at how the new Greystone footbridge, which spans the Knowsley and Liverpool boundary over the M62, was made.

Celebrate Knowsley’s special connection with Shakespeare in this anniversary year with these great ideas.

Don’t forget to make the most of your blue bin to make recycling your garden waste really easy.

Already a keen recycler? Take a look at this handy list for inspiration to help you reduce waste everywhere in your home…

These simple steps for safe sleep can help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Mosscroft Community Centre in Huyton is buzzing with life once again after being taken over by family run social enterprise, Karma in the Community.