On Saturday 25th January 2020 more than 700 Scouts and Explorers supported by over 100 adult volunteers descended on Farmer …
Local man jailed for child sex offences
A local man has been jailed for child sex offences following investigations by Lancashire Constabulary. Colin Mooney arranged online to …
Help Police officers this winter and reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime
Lancashire Police are asking local people to lend officers a helping hand this winter by taking simple steps to reduce …
Local Scout leader gets Police commendation after finding missing man
John Lechmere, a Scouter with the 51st Ormskirk (Upholland) Scout Group was awarded a Lancashire Constabulary Divisional Commendation at a ceremony at the Police’s …
Don’t let your summer holidays be ruined by a bike thief – ‘Lock it or lose it’ say police
Lancashire Police are informing cyclists about bike security #Lock it or lose it Last year over £1.8m of bicycles were …
Close the windows, it’s Flying Ants Day!
Flying Ants Day has arrived in Ormskirk and surrounding areas such as Burscough. People will start to take cover as …
Two local post offices targeted by man with firearm
Local detectives are appealing for information after two attempted post office robberies in West Lancashire. The first happened between 3pm …
Local Scouts set to ‘Explore’ the world this summer
The summer holidays are about to get underway and some of our local scouts will be setting off to three …
Skelmersdale man who stabbed friend 14 times in frenzied attack jailed
A MAN who carried out a frenzied and unprovoked knife attack on his friend has been jailed for ten years. …