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Alzheimer’s Society invites West Lancashire residents to ‘Join the conversation on dementia’ this Dementia Awareness Week

Alzheimer’s Society in West Lancashire is encouraging people to get talking about dementia this Dementia Awareness Week (May 19 – 25 2013).  People are invited to attend an awareness event on Tuesday May 21 (10 am – 4 pm), at ASDA Skelmersdale, where there will be an opportunity to join the conversation about dementia and find out more.Read

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SUSAN Porter, of Elmridge, in Skelmersdale, pleaded guilty to using a colour television receiver without a licenceRead

Pimbo firm Hotter Shoes provide Wigan Athletic with shoes for Wembley walkabout

A SKELMERSDALE shoe company provided Wigan Athletic with footwear for their pre- match Wembley walkabout.Read

Youth zone plans for Skelmersdale set to be approved

PLANS to create a multi-million pound youth zone in Skelmersdale look set to be approved tonight.Read

Evofit released following assault in Skelmersdale

POLICE hunting a pair of thugs who attacked a Skelmersdale man in broad daylight have released an e-fit of a person they would like to speak to in relation to the assault.Read

Millie faces a set back but family will ‘stay strong’

A MUM has told of her disappointment after chemo failed to remove cancer from her brave daughter’s bone marrow.Read

Suspension for two council employees

TWO members of staff at West Lancashire Borough Council have been suspended after alleged misuse of work time.Read

Turning Skem pink for Millie Heaton’s treatment bid

THE “Turn Skem Pink for Millie-Moo Walk” has raised over £1,000 to be put towards treatment costs for a little girl who suffers from stage four neuroblastoma.Read

Teenager’s run for Millie

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy plans to run over 12 miles for the Millie-Rose Appeal.Read

County Council Results

Ormskirk West: Lab, Nikki Hennessy (elected), 1,434; Cons, Robert Bailey, 1,116; UKIP, John Roughley, 450; Green, Maurice George, 138; Lib Dem, Peter Banks, 128.Read

Labour take three West Lancashire seats from Tories in Lancashire County Council elections

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Skelmersdale musician hosts guitar masterclass

A GUITAR hero from Skelmersdale is offering budding musicians the chance to boost their string skills by taking part in an interactive masterclass.Read

Low turnout at council by-election as Labour hold

LABOUR has held its Digmoor seat following the by-election last Thursday.Read

New ‘name and shame’ initiative to combat dog fouling

HESKETH with Becconsall Parish Council have launched a “Name and Shame” initiative to combat dog fouling.Read

Police appeal for information after ‘despicable’ attack on 47-year-old man in Skelmersdale

A 47-YEAR-OLD man was kicked and punched during a “despicable” attack in Skelmersdale.Read

Family and friends are turning Skem pink for Millie

A FUNDRAISING walk for Millie Heaton takes place this weekend to raise money for her treatment in America.Read

Prosecution for owner of derelict property

A MAN has been prosecuted by West Lancs Borough Council for failing to repair a derelict house.Read

Skelmersdale’s Hotter Shoes hires 1000th worker

A SKELMERSDALE company has hired its 1,000th employee.Read

Ormskirk Fire Station to host Road Traffic Collision demonstrations

THIS week is National Road Safety week and Ormskirk Fire Station are holding RTC demos at the clock tower in Ormskirk on Tuesday, May 7. Read

Men jailed after threatening family with a hammer

A HAMMER-WIELDING convicted murderer broke into a home with an accomplice and terrorised a family.Read

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