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Skelmersdale Burglar Reynolds back behind bars

A BURGLAR sentenced to two years in prison after a crime in Skemersdale has been arrested in the West Midlands after being out on licence.Read

Skelmersdale Brownies Group wins national photographic competition run by Plan UK and Girlguiding UK

A BROWNIES’ group from Skelmersdale has snapped up first prize in a national photographic competition.Read

Skelmersdale Crime File - 3/12/09

BIRCH GREEN: Police are warning people to remove their property from their cars after a sat nav which was stuck to a windscreen was stolen.Read

Skelmersdale burglar wanted since August has been arrested

A BURGLAR wanted by police since August has been arrested.Read

Everton FC Kirkby stadium rejection is boost for Skelmersdale

A £350M regeneration plan to revitalise Skelmersdale could be back on track after plans for a new Everton Football Club stadium in Kirkby were rejected by the government.Read

Two-year-old died from Parvovirus infection on Skelmersdale school playing fields

A TWO-year-old girl who died suddenly as she played with friends had a Parvovirus infection, an inquest heard.Read

Businessman Gerald Ratner meets company bosses in Skelmersdale

BUSINESSMAN Gerald Ratner spoke to company bosses in Skelmersdale at the ‘Golden Opportunity’ Enterprise Event.Read

Skelmersdale Crime File - 26/11/09

CHAPEL HOUSE: Damage was caused to Kingsbury Primary School on School Lane at 11pm last Tuesday, November 17.Read

Hundreds attend Skelmersdale Christmas lights switch-on

CHRISTMAS got off to a flying start in Skelmersdale with the Christmas lights switch on as hundreds of people came along to see the show.Read

Polish man in court charged with the murder of Aughton businessman Peter Berkley

A POLISH man charged with the murder of an Aughton businessman has appeared at Preston Crown Court.Read

Five potential suitors are circling Skelmersdale discount clothing chain Matalan

MATALAN, the Skelmersdale-based discount clothing retailer, has drawn interest from at least five major buy-out firms in the opening stages of a £1.5bn auction, it was claimed today.Read

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Man dies after horror fall from scaffolding

A HOMEOWNER has told of his shock over the death of a workman who fell from scaffolding on his house and how he tried to save his life.Read

Former Boots boss Richard Baker expected to lead £1.5bn Matalan takeover bid

THE former boss of Boots is reported to be leading a £1.5bn bid for Skelmersdale-based Matalan by the owner of discount chain Poundland.Read

Show time for musical lovers at Skelmersdale College

IT’S A CASE of ‘the show must go on’ for a local drama group this month.Read

Skelmersdale Christmas lights switch on at The Concourse Shopping Centre tomorrow

CHRISTMAS kicks off in Skelmersdale tomorrow night when the lights are turned on in the Concourse Shopping Centre.Read

West Lancashire Council discusses proposals for Blaguegate Playing Fields in Skelmersdale

WORKS could be in the pipeline to improve Blaguegate Playing Fields.Read

Kelsey Taylor

Funeral of popular Skelmersdale teenager Kelsey Taylor took place on Friday

ST PAUL’S Church hosted the funeral of Skelmersdale teenage dancer Kelsey Taylor on Friday.Read

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Deputy Prime Minister Harriet Harman shops at The Concourse in Skelmersdale

DEPUTY Prime Minister Harriet Harman dug into her pockets to support the Advertiser’s Shop Local campaign.Read

Skelmersdale pub staff to don bikinis for Children In Need

BAR staff in Skelmersdale will be feeling the November chill next week, when they slip into bikinis for Children In Need.Read

Tributes paid to man stabbed to death in Skelmersdale flat

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who was stabbed to death at a flat in Skelmersdale.Read

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