Skelmersdale17 hrs agoMan jailed for sexually abusing young girl in 1990sPolice say they were made aware of Robert Macdonald's crimes in 2023, when his victim came forward.17 hrs ago20 May 2026Schoolgirls attack hedgehog in play parkWitnesses reported seeing the girls throwing the animal down a slide and up in the air, a charity says.20 May 202619 May 2026Driver who caused death of actress, 19, spared jailRosa Taylor, 19, was on her way to perform in a show in Wiltshire when she was killed in July 2025.19 May 202613 May 2026I've been spat at and abused, says council leader stepping downCouncillor Yvonne Gagen is resigning as leader as she says politics is toxic, especially for women.13 May 202613 May 2026Work starts on £230m water purification projectThe cash is being spent by United Utilities on upgrading its Wigan and Skelmersdale works.13 May 202629 Apr 2026Hospital losing children's A&E has a 'vital future'Ormskirk Hospital is set to have its children's A&E services moved to Southport Hospital.29 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Skelmersdale: Is money being spent in the right places?Ahead of the local elections in May residents in the West Lancashire town shared some of their thoughts.21 Apr 202610 Mar 2026Young people to have say in £20m regeneration spendDigmoor in Skelmersdale has been selected for £20m government cash over 10 years.10 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Saved swimming pools set for £10m repairsWest Lancashire Council is being asked to repair two swimming pools it planned to shut last year.26 Feb 2026...
