Campaigners are calling to save a historic Liverpool City Region building which has been named one of 10 endangered sites. The Victorian Society says the Grade II-listed Cannington Shaw no.7 Bottle Shop in St Helens “deserves much better” as it is falling into disrepair. Also a Scheduled Ancient Monument, the building was ... Read More...
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Plans for 130 new extra care homes have been put forward in the Liverpool City Region. Housing group Torus is proposing a new apartment complex for older residents as part of a wider St Helens masterplan. The group purchased a plot of land fronting onto the junction of Atlas Street and Standish ... Read More...
St Helens Council has unveiled its ambitious vision for the transformation of the town centre. Part of the proposals include the redevelopment of an area around the Sankey Canal into a “modern waterfront area” complete with bars and restaurants. If all the proposals suggested within the strategy were to be delivered, it ... Read More...
St Helens is “a ‘sleeping giant’ which can be brought to life with regeneration” according to a developer in the area. Luxor Group has highlighted the potential for the town after receiving the go-ahead for its £1 million transformation of the former Tyrers department store. The Liverpool City Region based property firm acquired the ... Read More...
Liverpool event guide: June – July 2017 June 2 June Phil Collins Echo Arena Liverpool The Genesis legend brings his ‘Not Dead Yet’ tour to Liverpool. Until 7 June Romeo & Juliet Everyman Shakespeare’s classic love story is brought to life by the Everyman Company. 9-10 June Anything Goes Floral Pavilion Cole Porter’s much loved musical comes to Wirral. 10 June Somewhere in time - An audience with Ian Waite ... Read More...
A vacant pub in St Helens could be converted into homes under new plans. St Helens Council has received proposals to transform the Bowling Green Inn on Robins Lane into a 14-bedroom house of multiple occupancy (HMO) and two one-bedroom studio apartments. The existing building, which ceased operating as a public house in 2014, ... Read More...
On the market: Relaxing homes with neutral colour schemes Curated by Natasha Young Harrington Place, Roby, L36 An array of shades and patterns subtly bring the neutral tones to life in ‘The Cam’ style home at Countryside’s Harrington Place. Wood-effect laminate flooring and puffy mismatching cushions soften the look of the open plan kitchen and ... Read More...
Easter bank holiday 2017: 10 reasons to stay in Liverpool The approaching Easter Bank Holiday weekend is the perfect time for a break, but that doesn’t have to mean long journeys, traffic gridlock and hiked up getaway prices. Whatever you’re into, simply staying here in the Liverpool City Region can make for a fun-packed ... Read More...
Liverpool event guide: April - May 2017 April 2 April Stormzy 02 Academy With a number one album under his belt the UK’s newest hip hop star heads to the 02 Academy. 7 April An audience with Lesley Garrett St George’s Hall The leading soprano presents an evening of song, stories and entertainment. 8 April Grand National Aintree Racecourse Don your finest clothes ... Read More...
Plans to bring a vacant brownfield site in St Helens back into use with a mixed-used residential development have been revealed. Proposals to erect a two-storey building comprising apartments, retail and office space on Millsfields Court at Eccleston Grange have been submitted to St Helens Council. The development would include eight flats ... Read More...