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The Latest Breaking News from Skelmersdale

Neighbours 'shut their doors' after housing estate shooting

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

Liverpool Echo

Police hunt for gunman after man shot at skate park in Skelmersdale

The victim was rushed to hospital from the scene

Manchester Evening News

Young mum's 'worst nightmare' comes true as family perform CPR after fatal asthma attack

Amy Greenwood had only recently moved into her new home in Skelmersdale with her fiancé and was excited about getting married next year, when she had a fatal asthma attack in bed

Daily Mirror

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Two leisure centres worth £47m set to be built in West Lancashire

It is hoped the leisure facilities will be completed by 2025

Liverpool Echo

Group of teens launch 'missiles' at police on patrol

Officers came under attack while on streets due to increase in anti-social behaviour

Liverpool Echo

'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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Young mum battling cancer desperate for a home but landlords refuse to house her

Delilah May, 27, from Skelmersdale, wants to move closer to her family for the sake of her three-year-old son Jake after she was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer

Daily Mirror

Life in 'forgotten' and 'neglected' town where Lidl and B&M have just opened

Things are changing for the town

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Manchester Evening News

Lancashire's 'forgotten town' working hard to turn things round

Some say it's the 'jewel in the crown' of West Lancashire, while others say it's still 'the forgotten town' - but all agree that a new railway station in Skelmersdale would be a 'total game changer'

Liverpool Echo

Second man arrested after Skelmersdale flats explosion

Five people fled the building after and one man attended hospital with burn injuries

Liverpool Echo

Explosion that blew walls of flats wasn't caused by gas issue

Gas company, Cadent, has issued an update following their investigation

Liverpool Echo

Woman thrown from flat into back garden by Skelmersdale explosion

Fifteen people had to be evacuated following the explosion

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Liverpool Echo

Investigation into Skelmersdale explosion taken over by police

The debris will be removed soon as people are moved out of their homes into temporary accommodation

Liverpool Echo

Food, accommodation and funds offered to victims of Skelmersdale explosion

Five people suffered injuries following the explosion

Liverpool Echo

Police officer hit by van, explosion in Skelmersdale and county lines dealers caught

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Wednesday, May 18

Liverpool Echo

Man pulled from exploded flat 'lucky to be alive' say neighbours who rescued him

Five people were injured in the explosion and three were taken to hospital for treatment

Liverpool Echo

Skelmersdale explosion update as 15 people evacuated after back wall 'blown off' flats

A multi-agency investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion

Manchester Evening News

Suspected gas explosion leaves five injured at block of flats in Lancashire

Firefighters, police, and paramedics were called to Skelmersdale at around 6pm

Liverpool Echo

Explosion damage to Skelmersdale flats as walls blown apart and sofa falls out of home

Fire crews, police and paramedics are at the scene

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