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The former Ormside railway station is situated on the Settle to Carlisle line which following its closure in the 1950s was used by Knowsley schools up until 2010, when it was so dilapidated it had to close as a station.

Following this, Knowsley Enterprise Academy, a local education charity, ...

Altbridge students re-open former railway station.

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 25/04/2017

This Christmas, folk are invited to visit Santa Claus in his Acorn Farm Grotto. Situated in a Christmassy barn with his trusty elves as helpers, Santa will be on hand to meet children, listen to their Christmas wishes and give them a present to take home.

Santa will be in his Acorn Farm Grotto...

Santa Claus is coming to Acorn Farm

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 08/11/2018

Are you ready for a twilight adventure? Knowsley Safari’s annual Bat Walk is returning, welcoming visitors for an ‘after hours’ experience with a difference, as they head into the woods on the lookout for the UK’s most elusive species of bat, on Friday 8th and Friday 15th September, from 7pm....

Bat walks return to knowsley

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 07/09/2017

Children across the North West are being invited to flip conventional fairy tales on their head by turning the big, bad wolf into the hero.

To celebrate the opening of Knowsley Safari’s new Wolf Country, the popular attraction wants to show the animals in a different light.

So they’ve...

The big glad wolf: Kids turn fairytales upside down!

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 23/08/2017

It’s a summer of new arrivals at Knowsley Safari as the park welcomes a raft of bouncing babies.

Ranging from the tiny meerkat and bush dog pups the boisterous buffalo, blesbok and wildebeest calves, the pitter patter of tiny footsteps is heard loud and clear across the park.

Stuart...

Baby boom at knowsley safari park

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 18/08/2017

Thousands flocked to Knowsley for the 50 summers of love event that took place over pride weekend at Court Hey Park, the self-proclaimed

A weekend of love...

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 11/08/2017

Visitors to Knowsley Safari will now be able to take their very own personal safari tour guide along with them - in the form of the attraction’s new visitor app.

The Merseyside destination has launched its first app, designed to help visitors get as much out of their visit as possible.
...

Knowsley safari launches smartphone app

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 10/08/2017

Get yourself down to Sefton park this Sunday 20th to enjoy a fun filled day for all the family. The James Bulger Memorial Trust have worked incredibly hard the last few years ensuring

Kids Fest 2017!

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 08/08/2017

All the hope, non of the glory

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 07/08/2017

Join the North West Air Ambulance Charity this September for its annual Mission Walk – a scenic hike through Lancashire’s countryside in aid of the charity’s lifesaving work.

The event, which will be held on Sunday 17th September and form part of National Air Ambulance Week celebrations, will...

Take on a Mission for your local Air Ambulance Charity

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 01/08/2017

A former railway station on the Settle-to-Carlisle railway line situated just outside of Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria and only a short distance away from the Lake District which closed in the 1960’s, has now been reopened as an educational retreat and is offering schools in Knowsley a free...

Open For Business

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 25/07/2017

Signature living have proposed plans to build a slide extension onto their Shankly hotel with the purpose of raising money for the homeless. People will pay to use the 100ft slide that will allow the person using it to get a clear view of the whole city as they travel downwards towards street...

Want to help the homeless? Then have a go of this slide!

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 24/07/2017

LIMF festival took place at Sefton park this weekend with an epic turnout and amazing lineup of music from all around the world. The events headliner included Gorgon City, Naughty Boy, CAST, Kate Nash, Fleur East, So Solid Crew and JP Cooper.

Starting Friday and heading right through to late...

A weekend of music comes to an end

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 24/07/2017

Sergeant Susan Allen has been fired after being involved in a drink driving incident in March. She was accused of gross misconduct and then dismissed without notice.

Merseyside polices Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Cummings has released a statement condemning her actions stating:...

Policewoman let go after drink driving crash

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 24/07/2017

The RSPCA has issued warnings to anybody planning on buying a dog online. So called ''Gangs'' have been breeding our four legged friends in unsanitary poor conditions in high numbers to trade online. As the online trading of animals requires no forms of proof it is a perfect platform for...

Thinking of buying a dog online? Think again

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 24/07/2017

On Monday 17th July 2017 an event will be taking place at Ormside Education Centre to celebrate its grand re-opening. After years of neglect the centre was taken over by the Knowsley Enterprise Academy who set out taking on the tremendous challenge of restoring the centre to it's previous glory. 7...

Official ormside re-opening

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 13/07/2017

Liverpool International Music Festival returns once again this year and this time it's bigger and better than ever before. LIMF festival has been hosted in Sefton park for a number of years now each year the crowds increase, the line-up improves and it gains more and more media attention.

People...

Limf 2017

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 10/07/2017

Monstrous flames ripped through London's Camden Market last night with firefighters and other emergency pushing through the night to clear the red inferno.
Just before midnight on 9.7.17 emergency calls began to come through informing of a fire that had started in a nearby apartment, by the time...

Camden Lock Market Fire

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 10/07/2017

Nominations are now open for the 2017 KNOWSLEY BUSINESS AWARDS!
This is the events 15th year, it aims to reward local businesses for their outstanding achievements. It recognises many areas of business development including social and regenerative actions taken on the environment.
This one day...

Nominate Your Local Business

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 28/06/2017

Audit of accounts year ended 31st March 2017

Notice of public rights

The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014

Notice is hereby given under Regulation 15(2) (b) of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 that from 12thJune 2017 – 21stthJuly...

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority audit of accounts available to inspect

by roving-eye

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Posted on 12/06/2017

Merseyside Police can confirm that two men have been arrested following separate videos shared on social media yesterday.

A 39-year-old man from Mossley Hill has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence following a video shared on social media, in which a man is seen with a bladed...

Men arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred

by roving-eye

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Posted on 06/06/2017

Firefighters battled the blaze all night that engulfed a waste oil plant in Kirkby, Stockpit Road; residents describe witnessing a building

Orange skies in Kirkby

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 12/05/2017

Steve Rotheram got over 171,000 votes - second was Tony Caldeira (Tory) on 58,805, Lib Dem Carl Cashman trailed in third on 19,751.

The inaugural Liverpool City Region mayoral election was held on 4 May 2017 to elect the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, subsequent elections will be...

Steve Rotheram elected Liverpool City Region Mayor

by roving-eye

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Posted on 05/05/2017

Why not make the most of the sun and head down to Knowsley safari park today and take advantage of the mayoral elections offer of only £15 a car, so you and the whole family can enjoy a brilliant day out without having to break the bank.

This offer is only available today so get up there...

Knowsley Safari Park £15 car offer today only!!!

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 05/05/2017

The Lancashire Lanes cycle race which takes place each year is being staged from The North Mersey Business Centre for the third time. The cycle race is known as the Lancashire Lanes it spans over 75 miles and is open to anyone who is willing to compete.

Potential riders can join this event if...

Cycle ride returns to Knowsley!

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 03/05/2017

A new and innovative approach to tackling youth unemployment is being created by Knowsley Development Trust. KDT was established as an economic development company in 1990 and runs the North Mersey...

Phase 8 Development Co building future careers

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 26/04/2017

Phase two of a scheme set up to help Knowsley teenagers who have struggled to find jobs or training places to explore the potential of a career in the construction industry has been launched by one of...

Structec, Helping Those Who Need it

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 25/04/2017

A group of volunteers who have worked together for over 10 years originally as part of Alzheimer’s UK organising a monthly café have now set up a new organisation.

The Knowsley 'Forget Me Not' Café...

Charitable 'Forget Me Not' Cafe for dementia

by Patrick@YT

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Posted on 25/04/2017

Planned roadworks in the North West

by roving-eye

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Posted on 21/04/2017

Seven men sentenced to 92 years imprisonment for ATM offences

by roving-eye

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Posted on 21/04/2017

Merseyside Police has launched a ‘Police with Pride’ rainbow patrol car to increase awareness and reporting of hate crime.

From Monday (Thursday, 20 April 2017) the...

Launch of Policing with Pride car

by roving-eye

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Posted on 20/04/2017

Frank Morgan memorial road race

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 20/04/2017

Approximately 1.6kmsq of dune grassland and pine woodland was damaged by deliberately set fires at National Trust Formby on Tuesday.

Please help us by being extra vigilant when visiting and reporting any suspicious behaviour immediately to the fire brigade and the police.

Arson at Formby National Trust - 21 fires set deliberately.

by roving-eye

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Posted on 20/04/2017

Qlocal was invited to the opening night of David Walliams Gangsta Granny.Adapted from his best selling book the play is a masterpeice of fun and comedy and should not be missed.

It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage...

Gangsta Granny at the Liverpool Empire

by roving-eye

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Posted on 20/04/2017

Preparations are well underway for the 2017 Open Golf at Royal Birkdale.

A huge compound has been built on Birkdale Common. The compound is being used for the storage of the materials used in the construction of the large number of grandstands being built.

Another section will be a TV...

Preparations underway for The Open Golf

by roving-eye

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Posted on 19/04/2017

The countdown has started for the Liverpool City Region to vote for its first ever Liverpool City Region Mayor.

The election takes place on Thursday, 4 May 2017 and to help you through the process, a Liverpool City Region Mayoral election booklet is in the process of being distributed to all...

Find out more about the Liverpool City Region Mayor

by roving-eye

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Posted on 18/04/2017

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