A new survey has discovered that over half of Britons think that there is not enough support given to injured troops after they have returned from Afghanistan. There was just over one in five (21%) who feel that the provision for wounded servicemen and women in the UK is adequate. In contrast there was 34% [...]
Archive | April 12, 2012
Waste company boss jailed following illegal chemical dumping polluting Skelmersdale river
A waste company boss has been sent to prison after he was illegally storing and fly-tipping dangerous chemical waste, this included drums of hazardous liquids which later polluted a West Lancs river. Christian Garry Briely, 43, from Bolton has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment at Preston Crown Court, for the part he played in [...]
Concerns over £20m redevelopment of Skelmersdale town centre raised by local MP
Fears have been raised by West Lancs MP Rosie Cooper that some parts of the proposed £20m redevelopment of Skelmersdale could have some effects on The Concourse Shopping Centre. The scheme is proposing new bars, shops and restaurants and a five-screen cinema. St Modwen, the regeneration specialists behind the scheme, are in discussions with Morrisons [...]
Disadvantaged families helped by Skelmersdale community groups
Disadvantaged families in Skelmersdale are being helped by local community groups. The TMD Neighbourhood Board, who are working in partnership with Digmoor community Centre, Digmoor Estate Management Board and other organisations are getting packages together which contain food and cleaning products. Some of the other groups who are involved include The Fold and the South [...]
Do you know someone who is struggling with debt?
The worst recession in living memory is taking its toll. Redundancies and lost working hours are tipping people, who could manage, over the edge! Households have £430 less to spend than a year ago after worst fall in income since 1977 and that is those who are working and prospects are no better. Families were [...]
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