Adam Legge named as man found in burnt-out car near Upholland
POLICE have confirmed that the man who was found in a burnt-out car in Up Holland last week was 41-year-old Adam Legge.
View ArticleOptions laid out for Burscough Yew Tree Farm development
OPTIONS on how to develop the Yew Tree Farm site in Burscough are to go before the public for a six-week consultation.
View ArticleEdge Hill university set to build three new accommodation blocks
EDGE Hill’s application to build three accommodation blocks is to go before West Lancashire Borough Council planning committee tonight.
View ArticleSkelmersdale community shocked after 80-year-old man attacked in his own home
THE Skelmersdale community were left shocked and sickened after an 80-year-old man was attacked with a knife by thugs in his own home.
View ArticleSkelmersdale pensioner threatened by knife-wielding thug
POLICE are appealing for information after a pensioner was approached by a man wielding a knife after he left work in Skelmersdale over the weekend.
View ArticleSkelmersdale in court
RAYMOND John Rigby, 26, of Willow Hey, Skelmersdale, appeared before Ormskirk Magistrates on January 6 charged with beating a woman on December 21 at Skelmersdale.
View ArticleFormer West Lancashire chief inspector Kevin Boyce found guilty of assaulting...
A HIGH-RANKING police inspector assaulted two guests at a private party, a court heard.
View ArticleSkem families demand answers as to why there were not told their babies...
A SHOCKING number of families have come forward to the Advertiser following the story about a mother who was not told her baby’s grave would be shared.
View ArticleSkem Men-aces lift Welsh Challenge trophy
SKEM Men-aces won the Welsh Challenge Trophy this month, beating off fierce competition from their Jersey rivals.
View ArticleSkelmersdale in court
SHARON Tracey Caudill, 34, of Banksbarn, Skelmersdale, appeared before Ormskirk magistrates on January 17, charged with stealing three bio oils and six berrocas to the value of £72, belonging to...
View ArticleCommunity Link Foundation hopes to spread to West Lancashire
BUSINESSMAN Dave Barron is hoping to use 2014 to expand the Community Link Foundation into West Lancashire.
View ArticleMillie Heaton continues her fight against neuroblastoma
A BUCKET collection has been arranged at Anfield to raise funds for Millie Heaton as she continues to fight her battle against neuroblastoma.
View ArticleWalton building firm fined after Skelmersdale roofer left paralysed by fall
A BUILDING firm has been fined £105,000 after a Skelmersdale roofer was paralysed when he fell from a ladder while carrying a bag of building materials.
View ArticleOrmskirk and Skelmersdale football league call for more financial support
MORE than 1,000 youngsters who play football in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale missed their games last weekend, as they made a huge statement about the lack of investment in grassroots football.
View ArticleSkelmersdale Kenny Hives offering £1,000 reward for information after attack
A SHOPKEEPER from Skelmersdale is offering a £1,000 reward for information after his shop was targeted by robbers last year.
View ArticleWest Lancashire Council reveals future housing plans
WEST Lancashire Borough Council has released a draft housing strategy which aims to provide good quality housing.
View ArticleConstruction begins on West Lancashire Youth Zone
BUILDING work has begun on the West Lancashire Youth Zone.
View ArticleSkelmersdale business expands and continues to support Millie Heaton
A CHARITABLE businessman is planning to expand his Skelmersdale-based commercial and domestic cleaning company while continuing to raise money for Millie Heaton.
View ArticleMan, 58, stabbed outside his own home
A MAN was stabbed outside his home after being followed by a gang of teenagers in the early hours.
View ArticleSkem Men-aces raise £1,000 for Ben Jones
SKEM Men-aces handed over a cheque for £1,000 to Ben Jones after their charity truck pull.
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