The Latest Breaking News from Skelmersdale

Public warned not to approach this man if they see him

Detectives want to speak to Warren Williams after a man was shot and seriously injured

Liverpool Echo · Nov 21, 2022

'It makes you want to move': Fear on the streets after man injured in skate park shooting

'They were shouting 'he's been shot'. There was a man on the ground with blood from the waist downwards'

Manchester Evening News · Nov 10, 2022

Neighbours 'shut their doors' after housing estate shooting

Police were called to the Skelmersdale area of West Lancashire yesterday evening

Liverpool Echo · Nov 10, 2022

'The situation is worse than it ever was' - Lancashire residents tell how food banks are running dry

"Everybody who’s got money seems to want everything for nothing, but they’re not prepared to help those that haven’t, that are doing them the service."

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

The 'forgotten' town that is about to make national headlines

With a by-election and a new MP on the way, the struggles and hopes of Skelmersdale could be pushed into the national limelight

Liverpool Echo · Sep 25, 2022

Foodbank warns shelves are bare as demand for services 'doubles'

The foodbank warned of a "perfect storm" as the cost of living crisis bites

Liverpool Echo · Sep 14, 2022

Blaze breaks out at derelict church building as fire service issues warning

Firefighters have been at the scene for a number of hours

Liverpool Echo · Aug 2, 2022

Skelmersdale train station bid rejected in 'cruel joke' decision

The Department for Transport has rejected a bid to fund a new station and rail line

Liverpool Echo · Jul 8, 2022

Town plagued by 'awful' mystery smell as locals fear gas leak - but no source found

The concerned residents of Skelmersdale bothered by a mystery smell contacted their local gas supplier over fears there may be a leak in the supply chain, but engineers have reported no issues

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

Primark responds to hope of new store in 'forgotten' town

People living in the town said it has been "neglected" for many years

Liverpool Echo · Jun 25, 2022