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Following the announcement that Knowsley Council has purchased St Modwen’s assets in Kirkby town centre, there is more good news for the town.

​Crafted is a biennial exhibition, presenting the work of contemporary makers from across the North West of England, in areas of contemporary craft, design and fine art.

If you have fond recollections of Liverpool’s wash houses you’ll enjoy a social afternoon of memory sharing at Kirkby Library on Friday.

It’s easy to over-indulge over the festive season so January is a really good time to give your body a break and Dry January is a great way to do this!

During the festive period Counter Terrorism Police are campaigning to help keep crowded places safe.  

Many people in Knowsley may have heard various things about legal aid and the supposed difficulties there are in accessing it. However this article addresses some of these myths and offers insight into what it is and who is eligible.

The winners of the 2019 Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards have been named – and they include two with links to Knowsley. 

Sylvester Primary Academy in Huyton has maintained its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following an inspection last month.

It’s a really busy time for everyone in the run up to the festivities as everyone tries to balance their…

Residents in Knowsley can benefit from free heating and electrical upgrades, thanks to funding from Knowsley Council’s Strategic Housing team, who are helping vulnerable residents stay warm safe and healthy over the winter months.

If you are unwell this winter, do you know where is the best place to go for medical advice and help?

A brand new bistro with a difference officially opened in Prescot with a weekend of winter wonderland activities.

Eight local community projects have been awarded a share of £116,000 from the council’s Community Fund.

Follow these top tips to avoid being ripped off by fakers when shopping this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Adults in Knowsley can enjoy sessions with professional artists to try all kinds of creative arts including storytelling, photography and drama.

Do you know what constitutes domestic abuse – and how to spot the signs if it is happening to you?

As part of efforts to ensure safety for taxi passengers and drivers in Knowsley, a stop and check exercise was carried out last week. 

World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December (Sunday) providing an opportunity to show support for the millions of people living with HIV worldwide.

At Cabinet on Wednesday, 20 November the decision was made to close The Venue in Huyton from 1 January 2020.

A unique art project transformed an empty shop unit in Huyton into a spectacular display using the latest digital technology.

Huyton Village enjoyed an event filled with festive food and drink as well as live entertainment as it got its Christmas celebrations underway at November’s Huyton Live event.

Volair is working with Sport England and Gingerbread (the leading national charity supporting single parent families) to review leisure facilities in the area and how they work for parents and their children.

Crowds turned out to enjoy the switch-on of Kirkby’s Christmas lights on the day the council’s purchase of the town centre successfully concluded. 

It’s now even easier and more convenient to shop locally this Christmas in Knowsley.

Today, Monday 25 November, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (also known as ‘White Ribbon Day’) Knowsley Council…

Once again, the Knowsley Business Awards ceremony was an outstanding success with a record number of guests.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has officially awarded Kier Construction Ltd the main construction contract to complete the landmark Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.

Knowsley is introducing the city region’s first ‘red route’ in Kirkby, meaning vehicles will not be allowed to stop at any time.

St Mark’s in Halewood has retained its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating meaning 88% of the borough’s primary schools are now rated as ‘Good’ or above.

Halewood Academy’s Christmas concert is back for another year and this year, audiences will be treated to music by the prestigious Manchester Camerata Brass Ensemble.

Improvements to Acornfield Plantation including new bridges, seating and restoration of the pond, will get underway after £75,000 of funding was secured. 

Councillors recieved and update on how Knowsley Council is managing its budgets at a meeting this week.

More than 11,000 revellers turned out to see Prescot switch on the town’s biggest and best ever Christmas lights.

Huyton-based Lyndale Cancer Support Centre is raising funds for their brilliant charity by holding a ‘Show Time’ fundraising night.

This course will build your confidence, enable you to set goals and develop a positive mindset – all of which will help you when looking for work in future.

Congratulations to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in Knowsley Village – the first school in the borough to achieve the prestigious Wellbeing Award.

Knowsley Council has reached an agreement with St Modwen to purchase Kirkby Town Centre. Here are more details of the deal and the expected timescales for redevelopment work.

Knowsley Council has confirmed that it has reached a final agreement with St Modwen to acquire the company’s assets in Kirkby Town Centre.

Knowsley Council will be joining other local authorities across the country, taking to Twitter for #OurDay on 19 November to highlight the many and varied services it provides on a typical day.

Urbano Chiringuito has been specially invited to attend a national competition for beer pouring following visits from industry mystery shoppers.

Everton Veterans Hub (previously known as Knowsley Veterans Hub) caters for all serving personnel and former veterans across the region.

Congratulations to the four Knowsley schools who were recognised at a prestigious ceremony last night. 

Another primary school in Knowsley has secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating – the second this month.

A community symposium, taking place in Prescot, will celebrate the town’s fascinating links to Shakespeare and essential aspects of theatre.

A new quad bike, introduced to help Merseyside Police tackle the anti-social and criminal use of motorbikes and scramblers in Knowsley, is already having a positive impact.

During National Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week (18 to 22 November) a number of pop-up information hubs will be created across Knowsley to promote awareness of safeguarding and encourage people to report their concerns.

Find out what’s going on in Knowsley around the festive period. 

A service which supports people in Knowsley to live independently at home has once again been endorsed by inspectors.

Find out more about how healthy your relationship with alcohol is – and pledge to go dry for January.

Congratulations to this Stockbridge Village primary which has recieved a very positive Ofsted report, moving it up to a rating of ‘Good’.

If you are on Universal Credit (UC) and also receive a wage, did you know that your payment for December may be different to what you may be expecting?  

New lighting at Prescot Parish Church is showcasing Knowsley’s only Grade I listed building.

An ambitious growth programme which is heralding a prosperous future for Knowsley has seen the borough shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Across Knowsley, people are coming together to pay their respects and mark Remembrance Day 2019. Here’s how.

A new project, Prescot 1597, has brought together a group of creative and inquisitive people with a love of the town’s heritage.

The families of Kirkby footballing legends Eddie McArdle and John O’Leary have come together to mark the official unveiling of the new Pavilion at the Eddie McArdle community playing fields in Kirkby.

Park users in Halewood are celebrating the completion of a programme of improvements at their local green space.

Families from Kirkby have been taking part in a new healthy lifestyle initiative with some fantastic results.

Underneath the Hazels’ is the exciting new archive exhibition celebrating the history of a distinguished Knowsley teaching college – C.F. Mott College.

Female tech experts of the future are being encouraged to aim high thanks to a new project working with students at Kirkby High School. 

The 10 Ways to Wellbeing Campaign has some top tips to help you manage stress this Stress Awareness Week.

Two life-saving public defibrillators have been installed in Knowsley during the last month.

Knowsley’s Crime and Communities team are continuing to work proactively across the borough to tackle recent incidents of anti-social behaviour…

The Village will get its festive celebrations underway with a lights switch-on and firework display at November’s Huyton Live.

An upcoming exhibition at Kirkby Gallery will celebrate local life through art, and we need you to suggest which Knowsley faces and places should be stars of the show.

This year’s Prescot Christmas lights will truly be the biggest and best ever – and will see even more of the streets illuminated for Christmas than ever before.

The next time you’re at the council’s One Stop Shop in Huyton why not have a free, confidential DIY health check at the Wellpoint Kiosk? 

The first section of Huyton Village to be transformed with a contemporary makeover of the shop fronts is now complete. 

Knowsley Council’s new Crime & Communities team have been out in force this week working to reassure residents and discourage young people from being drawn into anti-social behaviour.

Over 350 children from 15 schools in Knowsley are performing in Shakespeare Schools Festival 2019.

Work is currently underway on a Gleeson Homes housing development in the Woolfall Heath area of Huyton. We look at the background to the development.

If you want to be able to have your say in elections taking place either locally or nationally, you must be registered to vote. Here’s how to do it.

World Diabetes Day is 14 November 2019 and this year’s theme is ‘the family and diabetes’.

Prescot’s food and drink offer continues to thrive as another new bar and restaurant opens its doors.

The popular Huyton Live events will return to the village twice more this year – with a festive flavour and all the usual food, drink and entertainment!

A brand new post-19 specialist provision for young people with high needs – Flourish – has opened in Knowsley.

Knowsley’s green waste collection service will be suspended over the winter months so make sure you put out your blue bin for your final collection.

Do you know how to protect your business from cyber security threats? Find out where to get advice and guides to help protect your livelihood online.

Knowsley has launched its first adult LGBT+ network, Stockbridge Gemz. The network was officially launched at The Craigs Community Centre on Thursday 24 October 2019.

Talent was shining brightly in Knowsley during the second ‘Shine’ event, a talent showcase for anyone with a connection to Knowsley.

More than 100 pupils from schools across Kirkby will be recognised for their excellence attendance at a celebration event this week.

Shakespeare North Playhouse makes headlines in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Live Well website is a directory of useful information about adult care, community services and events across Knowsley, Liverpool and Wirral.

Twelve students from All Saints High School have joined Knowsley’s first Fire Cadet Unit. The scheme, which began last month, has already made a positive impact on the young people’s lives.

Seven year old Ava decided to take action after getting fed up of the amount of littering that was happening in her local area.

A play created by a group of young people from Knowsley explores the difficult issue of knife crime.

Get in the festive mood by getting crafty and creating your very own Christmas wreath or table decorations to proudly display in your home.

Even more shops in Huyton Village are set to get a makeover as part of the ongoing development of the town’s shopping centre.

Rules regarding responsible dog ownership were brought in two years ago in response to requests by the public – here’s what you need to know!

Bring along your four-legged friend to one of these events for free microchipping, health checks and nail clipping.

‘Another Wintery Tale’ is an interactive storytelling experience full of brilliant puppetry and fun songs – a real winter treat! Watch a performance at Huyton Library on 30 November.

A new plan for Knowsley will help residents achieve a healthy weight and help improve their health.

It’s National Adoption Week, Monday 14 to 20 October, and Knowsley Council – as part of the regional adoption agency for Merseyside – is highlighting the need to find parents for 50 children across Merseyside.

Poco Loco is the latest new addition to the night time offer in Prescot town centre that has opened its doors to the public.

Flu season is around the corner – and vaccination remains the best way to protect against the potential serious harm it can cause.

Problem with rats? Here are some simple steps you can take to help prevent these unwanted pests coming into your home and garden.

Knowsley Chamber is joining forces with The Shakespeare North Playhouse to launch a new initiative that will help to capture local business support for this landmark cultural development.

If someone you know says they’re fine, and you think they might not be, the message from Time to Change’s campaign is clear – ask twice.

Save the date! Next year’s Knowsley Flower Show has been announced to take place on Sunday 9 August 2020 with Feelgood Festival taking place on Saturday 8 August 2020.

Al’s Arc is a brand new activity and respite centre which is benefiting local residents, their families, and their carers.