Knowsley

Two major trusts will make significant capital contributions to the Shakespeare North Playhouse.

The key partners leading on the delivery of the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot have signed a construction Partnership Charter for this once in a lifetime project.

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

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.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson, a former pupil of St Mark’s primary school in Halewood, has won her first gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.

To mark the start of an exciting new phase of delivery, Lord and Lady Derby welcomed specially invited guests to a reception at their home, Knowsley Hall.

Prescot has another new addition to its thriving food and drink scene as The Lord Strange Bar and Restaurant has now opened its doors.

The biggest transformation to the way family doctors work in more than a generation has been launched in Knowsley. Primary…

Knowsley Foodbank supports residents in crisis by providing three days’ emergency food and support. How Knowsley Foodbank helps Knowsley people…

Comics Youth CIC has been working with a group of children looked after (who are in the care of the…

Unsung heroines from across the region have been named finalists in the Merseyside Women of the Year awards 2019 and a public vote has been opened to decide the overall Merseyside Woman of the Year.

A group set up by Knowsley teenagers following the tragic death of a friend is helping other young people improve…

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

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

Did you know that every 15 minutes in the UK someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer? It is the third…

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

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

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

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

A group of Knowsley councillors have become Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘Dementia Friends’ pledging to help end the stigma for people living with dementia.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day with the theme for 2018 set by the World Health Organisation as ‘Young…

If you have a child under five you may be interested in the new, free Knowsley health app which provides…

Organisations interested in developing the former National Wildflower Centre site are being invited to submit their proposals to the council.

Out of school activities for children with special educational needs or disabilities are now available across Knowsley.

Knowsley Council has pledged its support to introduce UNISON’s ethical care charter which will ensure adequate staffing levels and sufficient…

Newly landscaped gardens at the Age UK Mid-Mersey Roby Hub were officially opened during an open day to mark the end of 12 months of extensive renovations.

The ‘Kind to Teeth’ campaign is urging families to make healthier drink choices for their young children in a bid…

Two major brands have agreed deals to open new stores in Kirkby town centre.

The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner is holding a community roadshow in Knowsley this week as part of a consultation into funding the police.

Guests at this year’s ceremony celebrated the achievements of individuals and organisations from across Knowsley and the North West.

Polling stations are open across Knowsley for you to cast your vote in the General Election 2017.

Liverpool Football Club and Knowsley Council have announced joint plans for a proposed redevelopment of the Reds’ Academy site in Kirkbyand the community playing fields at Simonswood Lane.

A number of improvements have been made to roads in Knowsley to improve accessibility for walkers, cyclists, and public transport users.

Great news – four schools in Knowsley have been shortlisted in the 2016 Educate Awards! Find out which schools are in the running and what the categories they are shortlisted in are.

A public consultation took place at the weekend allowing people in Kirkby to see St Modwen’s plans for their town centre.

World-famous speakers came together to talk about Knowsley’s and Prescot’s links with Shakespeare.

Today, we conclude this week’s look at how you will benefit from the Strategy for Knowsley by looking in more detail at public service reform.

The Strategy for Knowsley explains how having the right ‘place offer’ helps to make the borough an attractive location to live, work and do business.

Children and young people across Knowsley have been involved a unique project allowing them to have new experiences.

Live updates from the count as the results come in from the Knowsley local elections.