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17 Aug 2018

Teenager threatened with suspected firearm during 'terrifying ordeal'
A TEENAGER was threatened with a suspected firearm in Skelmersdale in an incident police are describing as a “terrifying ordeal”.It happened at around 10.45pm last Friday (August 10) when the victim, a 16-year-old local boy, was walking along Digmoor Road near to the fire station. He was approached...Read More

The League of Gentlemen are bringing Royston Vasey to town
IT’S been 12 long years, but it’s been worth the wait. After a gap of a dozen years, it is the news that their legions of fans have been eagerly antic...Read More
Aintree University Hospital announce £10m renovation project to 'transform' main entrance and tower block
HOSPITAL bosses have said a £10m renovation project will “transform” the main entrance and tower block at Aintree University Hospital.They have said i...Read More
Appeal launched after man has his leg broken infront of family in 'serious assault' in Skelmersdale
SKELMERSDALE police are appealing for information after a man had his leg broken during an attack in front of his family in the town.Between 7.45pm an...Read More
More strikes announced by Northern Rail workers as lengthy dispute continues
A NEW round of 24-hour strikes have been announced by Northern Rail workers as part of a lengthy dispute over the train guards role and rail safety.Le...Read More
Emmerdale ‘bad boy’ arrives in town - for a visit to the dentist!
AN EMMERDALE actor was spotted in Southport – on a trip to the dentist.Danny Miller, who plays Emmerdale’s resident ‘bad boy’ Aaron Dingle visited 10...Read More

- Rosie Cooper slams latest ‘hammer blow’ to local justice
- ROSIE Cooper has accused the Government and Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service of “diluting” local justice following the announcement of anoth...Read More
- Care home welcomes community to summer fayre
- STAFF at a care home threw open its doors to the local community by inviting them along to its annual family fun day.Residents of the Birch Green Ca...Read More

BBC News
India monsoon floods 'kill more than 300' in Kerala
Officials say the flooding in Kerala state is now the worst in a century, with more than 320 killed.
Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:41:45 GMT
India monsoon: Rescue operation in Kerala flooding
Hundreds of troops have been rescuing trapped residents in Kerala, including a pregnant woman.
Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:04:29 GMT
'I met my IS captor on a German street'
A Yazidi teenager sold into slavery by IS tells of her horror at meeting her captor in a German street.
Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:19:23 GMT
Aretha Franklin: Stevie Wonder on last meeting with soul singer
The musician says it was emotional for him to visit Aretha Franklin a few days before she died.
Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:17:53 GMT

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