Five in court over £30m Davinci plot Sep 4 2008 THREE men from West Lancashire have appeared in court accused of demanding £4.25m for the safe return of a £30m Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece. more

Tories set to steal West Lancashire seat from Labour? Sep 4 2008 EXPERTS believe West Lancashire may change hands from Labour to Conservative at the next general election. more

'James Bond' car dumped in West Lancs tracked from space Sep 4 2008 A JAMES Bond style car stolen from a house in Wrightington was tracked to Skelmersdale by police via a satellite 25,000 miles away in space. more

Skelmersdale says farewell to their own Father Crilly Sep 4 2008 A PRIEST who was one of the leading campaigners for a graveyard in Skelmersdale is leaving the parish after four years. more

Tommy Lawson is delighted with his team’s performances as Skem sit on top of the league Aug 28 2008 SKELMERSDALE United boss Tommy Lawson has hailed his side’s adaptability following consecutive league victories. more

deal of the century Aug 21 2008 A LANDMARK deal has been struck between Skelmersdale United and Skem and Ormskirk College. more

Going potty about Harry at Sefton Celebrates Writng Festival Sep 4 2008 HARRY Potter fans can experience all seven book in just 70 minutes as part of the Sefton Celebrates Writing Festival 2008. more

Saturday night with The Drifters at Southport Theatre Sep 4 2008 THE DRIFTERS will celebrate 55 years in showbusiness with a brand new UK tour. more