FACE painters are aiming to break a world record to help raise money for Millie Heaton.
Ormskirk face painters vow to break world record for Millie Heaton appeal
Skelmersdale’s Steph Woods wows crowds at Christmas light switch-on
SHOPPERS flocked to the Concourse on Saturday to see X Factor starlet Steph Woods turn on the town’s Christmas lights.
Skelmersdale council tenant evicted after growing cannabis plants and bypassing electric meter
A COUNCIL tenant was evicted from his flat after being given a suspended sentence for growing cannabis.
Skelmersdale church twins town’s toilets with those overseas
A CHURCH in Skelmersdale has raised hundreds of pounds to twin the town’s toilets with loos overseas.
Lancashire police urge public to keep homes secure in run-up to Christmas
POLICE are reminding the public to remain vigilant to keep their homes secure from burglars in the run-up to the festive period.
Edge Hill lecturer and students fast to raise cash for Philippines disaster
A LECTURER and a group of students are giving up food and water in an effort to raise money for the Philippines disaster.
MR T attacks party-goer at Skelmersdale pub
A CHRISTMAS night out ended in agony for one reveller when “Mr T” smashed a bottle and hit him on the side of the head with it.
Skelmersdale hammer thug Kevin Haworth loses appeal against jail sentence
A HAMMER-wielding thug who took part in a terrifying raid on a family in their home has had his appeal against his jail sentence dismissed by top judges.
Skelmersdale police carry out Digmoor drug raids
POLICE carried out drugs raids in Skelmersdale last week, seizing many cannabis plants.
Skelmersdale thugs raid home and steal phone and wallet
POLICE are appealing for information after two armed men stormed into a house and demanded the terrified occupant’s phone and wallet.
Skelmersdale in court
WILLIAM Stephen Elliott Gage, 37, of Mayfield Road, Skelmersdale, appeared before Chorley Magistrates on November 20 charged with robbing a Co-op bank in Wigan on November 12 and making off with £4,000.
TRU fined after Skelmersdale joiner falls from scaffolding to his death
A HEALTHCARE firm has been fined £170,000 for serious safety failings following the death of a Skelmersdale worker who fell nearly six metres from scaffolding.
Skelmersdale arsonist fireman jailed for five years
A “GREEDY” fireman who arranged to have his expensive BMW torched while he was out on a hoax call was jailed for five years.
Skelmersdale mum raises cash for Wigan hospital after baby born prematurely
A MUM from Skelmersdale who gave birth to the smallest baby to be born at Wigan neo natal unit in 35 years has raised cash for the hospital.
Skelmersdale Paedophile facing jail after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13 and downloading indecent images of children
A MOTHER has spoken out after the paedophile who assaulted her daughter was told by a judge he faced fail.
Skelmersdale police appeal for information after a metal bar attack
POLICE are appealing for information after a man was hit over the head with a metal bar in a night time attack in Skelmersdale.
Skelmersdale in court
ANTHONY Kearley, 43, of Birkrig, Skelmersdale, appeared at Ormskirk Magistrates’ Court on November 26 and pleaded guilty to having a quantity of phenazepam, a controlled drug, in his possession on August 29.
Skelmersdale Men Aces do truck pull for Ben Jones
THE Men Aces are taking on a mammoth challenge as they attempt to pull an 18-ton truck to raise money for Ben Jones’s foundation.
Skelmersdale art project aims to document town’s social history
A PROJECT which aims to document Skelmersdale’s social history is officially opening next week.
Skelmersdale thugs jailed for 17 and a half years after two violent attacks
A GANG of thugs have been jailed for a total of 17 and a half years in connection with two violent attacks in Skelmersdale.