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  1. Rally round for Motorfest! News

    by Ian Bennett Creating an entirely new formula for family events when it burst onto the scene in 2011 - against a backdrop of ...

    by Ian Bennett Creating an entirely new formula for family events when it burst onto the scene in 2011 - against a backdrop of financial cuts and local government restraint - Ormskirk Motorfest bucked the trend, set new records and established itself as the region’s premier free-to-attend event....

    20/05/2013
  2. Come dine with me at hospital News

    Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is recruiting volunteers to take part in a new project called Come Dine with Me. These ...

    Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is recruiting volunteers to take part in a new project called Come Dine with Me. These volunteers will be known as dining companions. The role of a dining companion will be to sit with a patient on a one-to-one basis and provide assistance to help them...

    20/05/2013
  3. Howzat - Ormskirk School are cricketing champions! Sport

    by Laura Goff Ormskirk School’s Under 13 Girls Cricket Team became National Champions at Lords in London this month - even more ...

    by Laura Goff Ormskirk School’s Under 13 Girls Cricket Team became National Champions at Lords in London this month - even more remarkable when considering the other finalists were Independent or selective Grammar Schools, where more money & time is often given to school sports. Over 750...

    20/05/2013
  4. MP Rosie Cooper pushes for tougher laws to tackle attacks by dangerous dogs News

    Rosie Cooper MP spoke in a Commons debate pushing for tougher laws to tackle incidents of dangerous dog attacks. Rosie used ...

    Rosie Cooper MP spoke in a Commons debate pushing for tougher laws to tackle incidents of dangerous dog attacks. Rosie used the debate on Wednesday 15 May to highlight her concerns after recent incidents of attacks in West Lancashire. In the last two months one adult and one young child were...

    17/05/2013
  5. Councillor Iain Ashcroft is the new West Lancashire Mayor

    West Lancashire’s new Mayor intends to bring the whole borough even closer together in his year as Mayor. Councillor Iain ...

    West Lancashire’s new Mayor intends to bring the whole borough even closer together in his year as Mayor. Councillor Iain Ashcroft was formally elected at the Borough Council meeting on Wednesday 15 May 2013. He takes over as Mayor from Councillor Paul Greenall. Councillor Ashcroft, who...

    17/05/2013
  6. Can you offer a home to Terence the Terrapin? News

    Little Terence the Terrapin is looking for a loving family to give him a new home after West Lancashire Borough Council rangers ...

    Little Terence the Terrapin is looking for a loving family to give him a new home after West Lancashire Borough Council rangers found him abandoned in a lake. Terrapins are a type of turtle and Terence, as he has been named by the rangers, is a yellow bellied slider terrapin, the kind of...

    17/05/2013
  7. Best ever fire statistics in Lancashire News

    In its annual review of progress the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service announces another successful year in driving down the ...

    In its annual review of progress the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service announces another successful year in driving down the numbers of fires and fire deaths and injuries, to the lowest levels ever recorded. With nearly a third (29%) less accidental fires in people’s homes, 60% less arson fires...

    17/05/2013
  8. LGBT police officers tell young gay people It Gets Better News

    On May 17, International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and The College of ...

    On May 17, International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and The College of Policing release the It Gets Better video as part of the global campaign to end homophobic hate and reduce suicide amongst young gay people (to access please go to...

    17/05/2013
  9. Calves born at WWT Martin Mere despite heavy rain News

    Four Long-horn calves have been born at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, helping the Centre to traditionally manage the reserve. ...

    Four Long-horn calves have been born at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, helping the Centre to traditionally manage the reserve. The calves can be viewed from the community reedbed walk and they were born last weekend despite the heavy rain and wind. Martin Mere has a herd of traditional Long...

    17/05/2013
  10. Mayor's 'civic pride' Community

    West Lancashire's retiring Mayor left on a 'high' after handing over £4,000 to the North West Air Ambulance this week. ...

    West Lancashire's retiring Mayor left on a 'high' after handing over £4,000 to the North West Air Ambulance this week. And Coun. Paul Greenall spoke of his civic pride in being able to support this and the Ormskirk District Scouts who received £3,000 towards an ambitious project to build a new...

    16/05/2013
  11. Sad cafe... News

    Anyone who walked past Cocoa Barista at the weekend might have spotted the staff enjoying a game of cards. Turns out it ...

    Anyone who walked past Cocoa Barista at the weekend might have spotted the staff enjoying a game of cards. Turns out it will be their last one there - the St Helen's Rd cafe, which only opened recently, has now closed. It begs the question - 'are there just too many cafes in Ormskirk?' -...

    16/05/2013
  12. Student to referee women’s FA Cup Final‏ Sport

    A talented Edge Hill University sports student is showing she is top of her game after being chosen to help referee the women’s FA ...

    A talented Edge Hill University sports student is showing she is top of her game after being chosen to help referee the women’s FA cup final next weekend. Helen Byrne who is currently in her third year on the BA (Hons) Sports Development course will be an assistant referee at the centre of the...

    16/05/2013
  13. Double whammy for Ormskirk takeaway News

    An Ormskirk Chinese takeaway has suffered a double whammy after a fire there on Monday night. Cheungs on Burscough St has only ...

    An Ormskirk Chinese takeaway has suffered a double whammy after a fire there on Monday night. Cheungs on Burscough St has only just been repaired after a student prank saw its front window cracked last weekend. Ormskirk fire brigade say the building was heavily smoke logged; officers used...

    16/05/2013
  14. Town Green finish season on a flyer! Sport

    Town Green 3-2 Blessed Sacrament This was a top of the table clash and victory for TG would effectively end Blessed Sac’s ...

    Town Green 3-2 Blessed Sacrament This was a top of the table clash and victory for TG would effectively end Blessed Sac’s league campaign. The game was a fiercely contested battle between both title challenging sides and it was Town Green who dominated the first half play. Town Green...

    16/05/2013
  15. Scott Estate Community Action Day News

    If you live on the Scott Estate in Ormskirk then make sure you don’t miss out on a community safety event on your doorstep. ...

    If you live on the Scott Estate in Ormskirk then make sure you don’t miss out on a community safety event on your doorstep. West Lancashire Borough Council is working with the police, fire service and other agencies to organise a community action day on the Ormskirk estate. Similar events...

    16/05/2013
  16. Improvement work at Scarth Hill Water tower News

    Ormskirk Scarth Hill's iconic water tower has been undergoing one of its regular inspections, which includes cleaning and ...

    Ormskirk Scarth Hill's iconic water tower has been undergoing one of its regular inspections, which includes cleaning and maintenance repairs. The tower is a crucial link in the local distribution network of pipelines and storage tanks, and therefore, these works are essential. Also, because of...

    16/05/2013
  17. Burscough Archers 'Have a go' day Sport

    Burscough Archers will be holding a 'Have a Go' day on bank holiday Monday, 27th of May. Come along and try out archery for free ...

    Burscough Archers will be holding a 'Have a Go' day on bank holiday Monday, 27th of May. Come along and try out archery for free at the Asmall Lane Livery Stables, Asmall Lane, Ormskirk. We will be using an indoor venue, so no worries about the weather! The day will start at 11 am and end at...

    15/05/2013
  18. Solicitors put their best feet forward for Legacy House! News

    A charity that helps children with disabilities has been given a boost by a team of solicitors who put their best feet forward to ...

    A charity that helps children with disabilities has been given a boost by a team of solicitors who put their best feet forward to raise more than £2,000. The specialist medical negligence solicitors at JMW took part in the Legacy Rainbow House’s annual Rainbow Ramble to bring in a healthy total...

    15/05/2013
  19. Leading local estate agent expands News

    One of Ormskirk's leading estate agents will soon be going back in time... Arnold Phillips are moving literally yards from its ...

    One of Ormskirk's leading estate agents will soon be going back in time... Arnold Phillips are moving literally yards from its office on Park Road to take over listed building Church House which was vacated after Cafe Verde shut recently.

    14/05/2013
  20. Car 'abandoned' after County Road crash News

    A Ford Fiesta was parked up on County Road after being involved in a minor accident yesterday. The front of the car was stoved ...

    A Ford Fiesta was parked up on County Road after being involved in a minor accident yesterday. The front of the car was stoved in after the incident; police have nor record of the crash, a PR officer told QLocal.

    14/05/2013
  21. Wrong leaves on the line - not here! News

    Aughton's Town Green station is looking a lot smarter after workmen cut back trees and tidied up an area next to the Liverpool ...

    Aughton's Town Green station is looking a lot smarter after workmen cut back trees and tidied up an area next to the Liverpool bound platform last week.

    14/05/2013
  22. Lithuanian man quizzed by Police News

    A Lithuanian farm worker was quizzed by Police late on Friday night as officers from Preston patrolled the town in a 'Black ...

    A Lithuanian farm worker was quizzed by Police late on Friday night as officers from Preston patrolled the town in a 'Black Maria'. He was seen at the rear of a town centre takeaway with a large quantity of beer - a member of the Ormskirk Takeaway Drivers Association vouched for him after...

    14/05/2013
  23. Work starts on new care home News

    Work is progressing well on a new Ormskirk care home on County Road. The land has been undeveloped for the last few years after ...

    Work is progressing well on a new Ormskirk care home on County Road. The land has been undeveloped for the last few years after Cameron's garage closed leaving land polluted after the removal of a number of underground fuel tanks. Plans for the new development were passed on appeal by the...

    14/05/2013
  24. Rural economy spiralling towards recession, says CLA/Smiths Gore survey News

    Rising unemployment, shrinking profits and plummeting confidence in countryside businesses has thrown the rural economy to the ...

    Rising unemployment, shrinking profits and plummeting confidence in countryside businesses has thrown the rural economy to the brink of a further recession, according to a new survey by the CLA and Smiths Gore. Data from the Rural Economy Index for the 2013 first quarter shows that both...

    14/05/2013
  25. Police called to Antonios News

    Police and ambulance crews were both called to a well known Ormskirk restaurant on Saturday night. A 43 year old women - ...

    Police and ambulance crews were both called to a well known Ormskirk restaurant on Saturday night. A 43 year old women - described as 'drunk and aggressive' - had sat down for a meal when staff became concerned for her welfare. Said one: "She claimed to be pregnant and thought she was having...

    14/05/2013
  26. OWL boost for Claire House Community

    A fascinating insight into the vital work of Claire House was marked with the first donation from a thriving West Lancashire ...

    A fascinating insight into the vital work of Claire House was marked with the first donation from a thriving West Lancashire business group. OWL - the Ormskirk and West Lancashire business focus - gave a cheque to Lynn Taylor as she spoke on her work as the charity's local community...

    14/05/2013
  27. Student arrested after Ormskirk takeaway prank backfires News

    A student who jumped at the window of a popular Ormskirk Chinese takeaway came off the worse after his late night prank backfired. ...

    A student who jumped at the window of a popular Ormskirk Chinese takeaway came off the worse after his late night prank backfired. He cracked the window and Police arrested him after he was chased by the takeaway owner at 10.30pm last Friday night. A police PR officer confirmed that £1800...

    14/05/2013
  28. Pretty as a picture - new Jospice now open News

    Ormskirk's 12th charity shop is already proving popular with town centre shoppers. Jospice opened in the former Greggs last ...

    Ormskirk's 12th charity shop is already proving popular with town centre shoppers. Jospice opened in the former Greggs last week and now the hunt is on for volunteers who can help on a regular basis. Pop into to see manager Andrea, (above left) if you can help ... and pick up the charity...

    14/05/2013
  29. New moves for Home Bargains News

    A new Home Bargains superstore will be opening in Ormskirk soon. QLocal took these pictures yesterday as Tandem Contracts of ...

    A new Home Bargains superstore will be opening in Ormskirk soon. QLocal took these pictures yesterday as Tandem Contracts of Burscough started refurbishing the old Focus DIY store which closed last year. The unit is being split in half with the new store expected to create something like...

    14/05/2013
  30. Comic legend John Thomson sells out at Burscough Wharf Education

    The biggest name yet to star at the Ha Ha Club at Burscough Wharf has proved a sell out! John Thomson, the star of Cold Feet, ...

    The biggest name yet to star at the Ha Ha Club at Burscough Wharf has proved a sell out! John Thomson, the star of Cold Feet, The Fast Show and long time collaborator of Steve Coogan has made a welcome return to Stand Up at the venue on 24 May. He's enjoyed a career in film, television,...

    14/05/2013
  31. That's entertainment - Burscough Wharf May programme Community

    by Sally Edgar Burscough Wharf will see an impressive range of music, dance, fashion and locally produced food & drink ...

    by Sally Edgar Burscough Wharf will see an impressive range of music, dance, fashion and locally produced food & drink events taking place over the next two weeks. A marquee in the courtyard will host a programme of activities co-organised by resident bar owner Andrew Lamb and fellow...

    14/05/2013
  32. Scrums, scrapes - and success - for rugger youngsters

    The U12s team from Ormskirk Rugby Club recently enjoyed a weekend of first class rugby playing in the Southport Tournament. ...

    The U12s team from Ormskirk Rugby Club recently enjoyed a weekend of first class rugby playing in the Southport Tournament. With three games on Saturday and two on Sunday, the lads played a range of teams, some local and others on tour. Following some hard fought matches Ormskirk were...

    14/05/2013
  33. Have a cracking time at WWT Martin Mere’s award winning Downy Duckling Week News

    Eggs hatching, new born chicks and duckling nurseries; the award winning Downy Duckling Week is starting on Saturday 25 May at WWT ...

    Eggs hatching, new born chicks and duckling nurseries; the award winning Downy Duckling Week is starting on Saturday 25 May at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Downy Duckling Week is your unique opportunity to see and discover how ducklings develop inside an egg and break free from the shell into a...

    14/05/2013
  34. What’s important to you?

    The Borough Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee is inviting local residents to submit ideas for consideration for inclusion ...

    The Borough Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee is inviting local residents to submit ideas for consideration for inclusion in their work programme for 2013/14. The Committee aims to contribute towards delivering improvements that can benefit the people of West Lancashire and through its...

    13/05/2013
  35. Enter the West Lancashire Open Exhibition at the Chapel Gallery News

    If you have a talent for art then make sure you enter this year’s West Lancashire Open Exhibition. The event will take place ...

    If you have a talent for art then make sure you enter this year’s West Lancashire Open Exhibition. The event will take place at the Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk from Saturday 20 July to Wednesday 11 September 2013. Now in its 12th year, this engaging show celebrates the creative talents of...

    13/05/2013

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