Skelmersdale Advertiser - News

THE pubic consultation over the proposed expansion of Whitemoss landfill has now ended.

A TEAM of writers look set to bring a Skelmersdale-based drama to life as they prepare to move into the first phase of production.

A SKELMERSDALE man who was caught growing cannabis in his West Lancashire council flat has been evicted.

A SCHOOLBOY is hoping he plays his cards right as he competes in a UK Top Trumps challenge.

A FORMER Skelmersdale United footballer who encouraged his Twitter followers to “bomb and gas every mosque in England” following the terrorist beheading of Drummer Lee Rigby has been charged by police.

AN APPEAL for witnesses has been made after a hit-and-run near Upholland.

A WOMAN was grabbed and robbed in Skelmersdale.

A SCHOOLBOY has trumped his opponents to become a national champion – beating 100,000 other children in the process.

FRESH calls have been made to provide Skelmersdale with a railway connection.

144 car fires were reported in 5yrs

LAST week the chancellor George Osborne announced his spending review - setting maximum government spending amounts for 2015-16 - this week the Advertiser looks at how that may affect our readers.

A PRIMARY school pupil who watched from his classroom window as his bike was stolen is delighted to have received a brand new BMX from his school.

SAFETY concerns have been raised over parking near primary schools in Skelmersdale and across West Lancashire.

FOLLOWING the spending review announcement by Chancellor George Osbourne we take a look at what it means for you.

A LITHUANIAN couple, jailed for an 'evil' raid on a frail pensioner's Lancashire home, during which he was savagely beaten, have had their sentences cut by judges.

A NEW feasibility study into a railway in Skelmersdale is to start this autumn.

POLICE have arrested a man in connection with a serious assault in the town centre.

LOAN sharks are on the increase in these cash -strapped times preying on innocent people who see no other way out of debt.

COUNCILLORS have claimed over £300,000 in allowances over the last financial year.

A BUILDING and refurbishment company has taken on staff at its new Skelmersdale branch, along with two apprentices.

Director sees plans as way to stay in business

Skelmersdale-based drama hopes to secure funding

Man who grew cannabis in West Lancs council flat evicted

Robert shaw takes part in National Top Trumps Tournament in London this weekend

Ex-Skelmersdale United player Shaun Tuck is charged following online racist rant

Police appeal after couple are victims of a hit and run

Woman left terrified after being robbed in the street

Skelmersdale youngster Robert shaw is crowned Top Trumps Champion

Investment in HS2 sparks new call for Skem railway

Detectives appeal for information after two vehicles are torched in Skelmersdale

Spending Review impact in West Lancashire

School buy a new bike for Owen Foxcroft

Safety concerns over parking outside primary schools

Round-up of what the spending review means for West Lancashire

Lithuanian couple Laurynas Dauksas, Aurelisa Galdikaite who beat and robbed a pensioner have their jail terms slashed

Skelmersdale railway feasibility study

Wanted man in connection with serious assault in skem

Campaign launched to get rid of loan sharks from Skelmersdale

West Lancs councillors claim over £300,000 in allowances

FT Finley creates new jobs in Skelmersdale