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Council promises to maintain support during new lockdown
"Keeping everyone as safe as possible remains our top priority and we are working with all our partner organisations to beat this virus"
Skelmersdale
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Person treated after 'suspicious' fire fills basement with smoke
"The police were in attendance due to the fire being of suspicious origin"
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New baby chapel of rest is now open for bereaved families
Ragan Galley has worked in the funeral industry for more than 11 years
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Residents told to clean leaves from gutters to prevent flooding
Lancashire County Council estimate that 80% of blocked drains each autumn are caused by leaves
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Cup heroes Skelmersdale United suffer away defeat
Skem took the lead after a positive start but endured a tough second half against 1874.
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West Lancs businesses and charities helping hungry children this half term and beyond
A huge response greeted the decision not to extend free school meals through half term
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Council anger at £1.4m shortfall after being given just £400,000 to deal with extra Covid-19 costs
"To be offered such a small sum to support these efforts shows how little concern this government has for communities in the North"
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Skelmersdale United reach FA Cup first round after huge win
Skem produced a fine display to reach the FA Cup first round for the first time since 1971.
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Businesses urged to join scheme helping young people at risk of long-term unemployment
The DWP will covers wages and National Insurance contributions for six months
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MP calls for return of remote Parliament so millions of voices don't go unrepresented
MPs must currently travel to Westminster to vote and debate
CW:North West
Queen's Honour for woman helping Skelmersdale's most vulnerable residents
Stella Connell, Chief Executive of the Birchwood Centre, was given a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her outstanding work with homeless and vulnerable people in West Lancashire.
CW:North West
Slimmers' delight as groups reopen after Covid-enforced closures
Slimming World groups have only been able to meet virtually throughout the summer