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Women managing to get to the top

Women managers in Knowsley and across Merseyside are being given help to gain a formal qualification through the Women into Management programme.

Young athletes scoop medals

Children from Knowsley scooped an impressive medal haul at a regional sports event.

Gifted and talented pupils from Kirkby schools Brookfield and Springfield, and The Elms in Stockbridge Village were chosen to take part in the North West Regional Championships for Disabled and Deaf Athletes. The event was held at the Sports City Athletics Stadium in Manchester.

Rockin' all over Knowsley

Pop legends Status Quo will be playing to thousands of fans in Knowsley next month.

The band, whose biggest hit was "Rockin' All over the World" in 1977, will be performing outdoors at Knowsley Hall on Saturday 24 June.

Building academy under threat as college pulls out

Knowsley Community College has pulled 250 trainees from a building academy run by Big Brother star Craig Phillips.

Disabled woman faces eviction

A Knowsley woman has been told her learning disabilities cannot protect her from eviction.

Anita McMullen is being evicted by Knowsley Housing Trust because of her 17-year-old son's behaviour. She claimed to have lost control of him, but a court ruled yesterday that her disability will not be taken into account.

Barton mother leaves estate

The mother of Michael Barton, the teenager jailed for the murder of Anthony Walker, has left her Huyton home.

Knowsley Housing Trust instigated proceedings to have the family forced out of their home in March, but a resistant Margaret Barton vowed to fight the action.

Controversial police merger plans on back burner

New Home Secretary John Reid has indicated he will drop controversial plans for a merger between Cheshire and Merseyside police forces.

Grant preserves heritage for future

Knowsley's historic crosses, landmarks and milestones are to be repaired and preserved for future generations thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

More Memory Lane pics from Alec Wallace

Hello again, and welcome to "Memory Lane" with Alec Wallace, local post card collector and musical director extraordinaire! Featured this time are two photographs from the Edwardian era, which may have some connections with our readers today.

Walk to School Week in Whiston

School children in Knowsley have their walking boots on this week in an effort to promote fitness and eco-friendly transport.