Lancashire Police have confirmed that a woman has died following a collision with a lorry near Moorgate in Ormskirk. Police closed the one way system along Park Road from St Helens Road to Aughton Street and also stopped traffic joining from Moorgate. The incident happened near the traffic lights on park Road near to Marks and Spencer’s. A lorry at
Read moreDetectives are appealing for information after three males were shot in Skelmersdale on Tuesday afternoon.. Police were called to an address on Belfield at about 1.30pm on Tuesday, October 15th, following reports that shots had been fired. Officers attended and three men aged 46, 45 and 21 were treated for gunshot wounds. An investigation is underway and police are appealing
Read moreWest Lancashire will get to see the Draconids meteor shower which will light up the night sky tonight and tomorrow. With large parts of the UK set to remain clear for the next few nights, stargazers should be able to catch a glimpse of the celestial event before clouds move in later into the early hours. The October shower is
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Sunday 6th October 2019 saw three hundred plus runners take part in the Ormskirk 10k. The race started and finished at Ormskirk cricket club. The course went along Altys Lane, Scarth Hill, Catherine’s Lane and Poppy Lane. The weather was ok for the race with only a bit of wind and rain. The first runner to finish was Ian Roberts
Read moreThe world renowned Liverpool Cathedral Choir is coming to Ormskirk Parish Church on Saturday Oct 12th for an hour long recital of popular Choral Classics. The recital starts at 4pm and will include such favourites as: • I was Glad, Parry • Zadok the Priest, Handel • Hallelujah Chorus, Handel Prof Ian Tracey, Organist Titulaire of Liverpool Cathedral will be playing the organ as
Read morePolice are appealing for help from the public to locate two men wanted in connection with serious offences in Skelmersdale. Stephen Dowling, 23, from Skelmersdale (pictured below right) and Joel Grimes, 22, from Upholland (below left), are wanted following an affray on Sunday September 15 and threats to commit an arson attack on Tuesday September 17. The pair are also
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Three more men have been arrested by detectives investigating an attempted murder in Skelmersdale. Police were called around 1am on Thursday September 26 by the Ambulance Service after reports of a fire at a property in Waverley. Officers attended and a 48-year-old man was found at the scene with serious burns. He was taken to hospital and remains in a
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