Thornton31 Dec 2025Loved one's ashes stolen in Christmas burglaryPolice say two designer watches and a TV were also stolen in the burglary between 22 and 28 December.31 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Sycamore Gap tree sapling planted in MerseysideSt Joseph's Hospice in Thornton receives one of 49 saplings from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree.28 Nov 202520 Nov 2025Reform UK councillor 'stood down' from cabinetDan Harrison says Charles Whitford is stood down from the senior position he has held since May.20 Nov 202530 Oct 2025Timber from Brontë sisters' birthplace up for saleSlices of wooden beams from the Thornton property can be bought for £250 a piece.30 Oct 20257 Oct 2025'Higher priority' soil tests near chemical siteThe next phase of soil sampling is taking place on land near a former chemical plant.7 Oct 202530 Jul 2025Contamination fears at waste facility siteWyre Council calls for a risk assessment of on-site contamination before development begins.30 Jul 20254 Jul 2025New tests find raised carcinogen levels near plantFurther tests are to be carried out close to a former ICI plant in the autumn, a council says. 4 Jul 20258 Apr 2025Housing developers told to pay for local healthcareDevelopers are given the green light as long as they fund local healthcare, councillors say.8 Apr 20257 Mar 2025Council warns about food grown near chemical siteWyre Council's leader says residents and allotment holders living near the site will be contacted.7 Mar 2025...
