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A school for children with severe and complex learning needs in Knowsley is appealing for help after heartless thieves stole their minibus whilst pupils were enjoying a school trip.

National reading charity, Beanstalk, is urging people to consider becoming a reading helper in 2019, as they aim to support more than fifteen thousand children across the country to become confident readers.

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

Walking and cycling to work in Kirkby is about to get easier, thanks to a scheme which will provide an off-road pedestrian and cycle route through to Knowsley Business Park North.

Knowsley Council’s Leader is urging the English Schools Football Association (FA) to reconsider a ruling which leaves young footballers in Knowsley without a viable team, mid-way through the season.

Residents in Stockbridge Village have been working on an important project to understand how social isolation can be tackled in their community.

Councillor Graham Morgan and Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram comment on the news of job losses at Jaguar Land Rover.

It’s a brand new year and Knowsley’s libraries have a collection of brand new books for you to get stuck into.

If you’re planning to visit the search room at The Archive Resource for Knowsley (The ARK), it will be closed…

The New Year may be well underway but it is not too late to sign up for a break from…

Installation of state-of-the-art CCTV in Huyton Village Centre has helped to secure an arrest of a suspect last week. Reports…

Families are being encouraged to help their children cut down on the amount of sugar they consume by swapping for…

Wrap up warm as the Met Office has warned us to prepare for severe cold weather and icy conditions this weekend.

Children from St Leo’s and Southmead school enjoyed a surprise visit from Kier mascot Kieron as they learnt more about Prescot’s new Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Knowsley Council received a special visitor in the lead up to Christmas. Comet, a newly qualified guide dog spent a…

Pupils from Halewood Academy have been taking part in a new Future Female Leaders programme, designed to inspire their female students to aim high!

The ‘Staying Well in Knowsley’ guide, giving vital information about a range of community-based health and social care services, is…

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.

St Mary and St Paul’s CE Primary School received a VIP visit from Olympian – and it’s inspired them all to get active!

American Wrestling, the all-action super show that proves to be a favourite every year, is once again returning to Knowsley.

The festivities can be a lonely time of year for some of us. Here’s how you can overcome loneliness this Christmas.

A group of young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities have been recognised for their achievements on the Knowsley Supported Internship programme.

Congratulations to this well-loved Knowsley bakery, who’ve just scooped one of the oldest trophies in baking!

If you’re a woman aged 50 to 70 you may receive an invitation to attend an appointment in the mobile…

School children enjoyed a taste of life on a busy housing construction site when they visited Prescot Park recently.

As 2018 comes to a close, we have a seasonal update from the Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan.

An action plan which will help increase the employability of people living in the Liverpool City Region has been officially launched at an event in Knowsley.

Everything you need to know before buying your child a potentially dangerous toy this Christmas.

St. Modwen has agreed a new deal with Specsavers to occupy a larger unit at Kirkby Town Centre. The national…

A full meeting of the Council is taking place on Wednesday 12 December 2018. Find out what will be discussed.

During the festive season, drivers are being reminded of the risk of driving the morning after drinking alcohol.

If you’re having a festive furniture clear out, a Stockbridge upcycling project may be able to help.

Residents are being warned not to turn to predatory loan sharks to solve Christmas money worries.

Staff at ‘I Care Knowsley, a main provider of domiciliary care in Huyton, Halewood, and Cronton, are unleashing their inner elf in aid of Alzheimer’s Society – and they want you to get involved in the festive fundraising campaign.

Knowsley Council’s Public Health team has secured just over £372,000 of funding to target alcohol related issues for parents.

Political leaders from Knowsley Council have today backed a specialist centre based at St Helens Hospital to be chosen as a future ‘Hub’ for cancer care in the region. 

It’s all going on in Huyton. Find out how ‘the village’ is being improved.

If you’re aged between 40 and 74 then it’s time to find out about your free NHS Health Check.

Plans for the regeneration of 12 hectares of public open space in Huyton are being shared with the community in order to gather comments and feedback.

The Local Government Boundary Commission has approved the recommendations of a Community Governance Review of Parish and Town Councils.

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

Don’t waste time waiting on the phone – see what you can do online at a time and place that suits you.

Saturday 1 December is World AIDS Day, an international event dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS and HIV epidemic across the globe and mourning the loss of those who have died from the disease.

A magical and funny show ideal for children between three and six and their grown ups is coming to Huyton Library.

Meet Dave Taylor, Kirkby Market’s brilliant Trader of the Month for December 2018.

As we approach the festive season a drive to reduce drunkenness is underway in Knowsley and across the region.

In December’s collection of new library books, you’ll find great stories set in Liverpool, murder mysteries, scandals and more.

Would you be interested in going to support Prescot Cables at a home match?  If you’re a community organisation, charity, youth organisation or local Knowsley resident, then you can go along and watch a match for free!

A ground-breaking event to mark the start of restoration work at one of Merseyside’s most historic parks has taken place.

Knowsley Community College and St Helen’s College are working in partnership with the University of Liverpool and One Ark to launch an exciting new pre-apprenticeship programme aimed at young people aged 16-17.

In the biggest ceremony to date, 850 guests came together at this year’s Knowsley Business Awards, to celebrate the success…

Following a public consultation, the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the Westvale area of Kirkby has been extended for a further year – here’s what that means.

The festivities are approaching, and while many people love this time of year, others worry about how they will pay…

Councillors in Knowsley have confirmed that the council has been successfully able to balance its budget for next year, without having to make further cuts.

National Consumer Week is helping to raise awareness of our consumer rights when buying online.

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.

A new scheme is being rolled out across Merseyside for people with Autism Spectrum Conditions to help to ensure they…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meet on Wednesday, 21 November, 2018, at 5pm. Here’s our quick guide to what’s on the agenda. 

It’s a case of ‘so far, sew good’ for a community scheme in Northwood, that’s using creative arts and crafts…

A commemorative stone, commissioned in remembrance of a war hero who was born in Knowsley, was unveiled at a moving ceremony held last week.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (also known as ‘White Ribbon Day’) is on Sunday 25 November and Knowsley Council is raising awareness of this important issue.

That’s the message from the Department for Education’s ‘Together, we can tackle child abuse’ campaign, which the council is supporting…

Merseyside councils have been successful in a bid to the Government’s Domestic Abuse Fund, providing further support to domestic abuse…

12 to 16 November, is national Anti-Bullying Week and throughout the week, the Bullybusters team will be running workshops and assemblies around…

A lasting memorial to those who lost their lives in the two World Wars has been unveiled at a centre for older people in Huyton.

Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light for high quality new homes to be built in Roby.

The green waste (blue bin) collection in Knowsley will start up again during the week beginning Monday, 4 March 2019.

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

Those responsible for setting illegal fires in Knowsley on bonfire night, causing extensive damage, are being sought by the police.

A community ‘action day’ took place on Friday 30 November in which members of the community with Swanside councillors and supported by facilities and environmental company Assit tidied up community spaces at St. Bartholomew’s Church, The Age UK Mid Mersey Roby Hub and Roby Field.

Across Knowsley, people of all ages remembered the fallen in the run up to Remembrance Sunday on November 11 – here are some of the things that happened.

A World War One naval diary and photograph collection held in Knowsley’s archive will be conserved and made accessible for…

Find out who our Kirkby Market Trader of the Month is for November 2018.

Two new strategies aimed at supporting older people in Knowsley are being launched. Knowsley Older People’s Strategy 2018 – 2021…

If you’re a fan of mystery and crime fiction, you’ll love the new releases you’ll find in Knowsley’s libraries.

Foresight Group has announced a £2 million investment into Merseyside-based Fieldway Supplies Limited – a Huyton-based provider of fire alarm…

Morecrofts Solicitors has announced plans to open a new office in Prescot town centre.

Knowsley’s Rebound Dance and Health CIC have received funding from the Knowsley Better Together fund to expand their range of…

Beware rogue rubbish removal operators If you’re having a clear out in preparation for the holiday period, make sure anyone…

More than 2,500 children and young people in Knowsley benefited from free meals and fun activities over the school summer holidays.

Volair is investing in new leisure facilities at Halewood Leisure Centre.

The first ever Knowsley event entitled “Shine” took place last week, showcasing the talent of local musicians and dancers.

Activate Community and Education Services – The Bracknell Centre – in Knowsley, has beaten schools around the UK in a competition to win one of 30 state-of-the-art education technology packages through the Promethean Grant programme.

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts you and your family at risk. That’s the message from the latest Public Health campaign warning against the over-use of antibiotics.

Children at St Columba’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Huyton are Knowsley’s latest pupils to take part in Merseyside Police’s exciting ‘Mini Police’ scheme.

A Kirkby-based organisation, Comics Youth CIC, scooped three top awards at last week’s Royal Society for Public Health’s Health and…

People who have been affected by bullying, abuse and hate because of a disability are being urged to seek support in a powerful new video released to mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week which takes place from 13 to 20 October 2018.

Preparations for the restoration of the historic Bowring Park in Huyton are now underway.

Another business has chosen Huyton Village Centre for its home. The Healing Centre, based in Sherbourne Square (inside Kerry’s Fitness…

Suites Hotel & Spa was the big winner at this year’s Merseyside Independent Business Awards, scooping a total of three…

Traffic will soon be flowing better and congestion reduced on major routes leading into Kirkby, thanks to two significant transport…

To mark National Anti-Slavery Day, Knowsley Council signed the Charter against Modern Slavery, which ensures that exploitation has no place in council supply chains.

Hundreds of people came together to celebrate the amazing Lost Castles project which took place at Knowsley Safari during the summer.

New awards to honour ‘hidden heroes’ working in the care sector across the Liverpool City Region are being launched by…

One of Knowsley’s best loved landmarks will be going green to help start a conversation about the benefits that ‘clean growth’ can bring to our society. 

We’ve invited the Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan, to update us on his work in the borough, in what will become a regular monthly feature.

As National Adoption Week gets underway on Monday 15 October, Knowsley Council – as part of the regional adoption agency…

A project introduced by Knowsley Council’s Town Centres team at Kirkby Market has been showcased as an example of innovative best practice by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA).

Key investors involved in Kirkby town centre’s development were on site today discussing the finer details of the new Morrisons store’s design and layout.