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17 Feb 2019

Skelmersdale pair each given life sentences for murder of Eamon Brady
TWO people who murdered a man in Skelmersdale have today (Friday, February 15) been jailed.Deborah Andrews, 44, of Elmstead, Skelmersdale and William Vaill, 37, of Evington, Skelmersdale, were given life sentences following the murder of Eamon Brady.The pair were arrested last year following a fire...Read More

Police launch CCTV appeal after Skelmersdale gunpoint robbery
DETECTIVES investigating a gunpoint robbery in Skelmersdale have released CCTV images of a man they want to identify.Police were called around 8.50pm ...Read More
Man charged in connection with Lord Street ram-raid on jewellers
DETECTIVES investigating a ram raid robbery on Lord Street have arrested and charged a Scottish man with handling stolen goods.At around 4.40pm on Nov...Read More
Firefighters tackle suspected arson attacks on successive days at former college site
FIREFIGHTERS have been called out to deal with two suspected cases of arson at the former West Lancashire College site at Yewdale this week.The firs...Read More
ROMAN GLADIATOR THEMED ACTIVITY PARK ON THE WAY
A PRINCE’S Trust award-winner is to open a Gladiators-style activity park called The Romans in Aintree.Dung throwing, giant sandal racing and goat-mil...Read More
Funny Girl was an 'exhilarating show'
Funny GirlSouthport SpotlightsLittle Theatre, Southport FUNNY Girl is all the rage at the moment, with Sheridan Smith challenging Barbra Streisand as ...Read More

- Conference will highlight support for vets with mental health and fitness issues
- MEMBERS of the Skelmersdale Veterans’ Association have organised a Walking Football conference when they will also be providing support to former me...Read More
- Police cars parked at hospital have windows smashed
- THREE police vehicles had their windows smashed by a yob who jumped on them as they were parked outside Aintree Hospital.The cars were parked in desig...Read More
- Fund for schemes to tackle reoffending open for new bids
- LANCASHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has praised a number of projects which have succeeded in tackling reoffending in the county ...Read More
- Company installs defibrillator
- STAFF at a Skelmersdale salavage and recycling company teamed up with a national charity to complete a three-day first aid course before going on c...Read More

BBC News
IS teenage bride Shamima Begum gives birth to boy
From a refugee camp in Syria, the 19-year-old former London schoolgirl says she deserves public sympathy.
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:04:23 GMT
Abdul Deghayes death: Brother of Syria war pair stabbed to death
The 22-year-old's twin and their older brother died fighting for Islamists in Syria in 2014.
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:42:23 GMT
Labour 'dealing with' split rumour issues
The shadow chancellor says there is no need for MPs to consider leaving the party, as split rumours persist.
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:20:57 GMT
Brexit: Theresa May urges Tory MPs to unite and back deal
Theresa May writes to Tory MPs, as minister suggests their fears could be addressed without reopening deal.
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:46:26 GMT

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