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Only two weeks before Britain’s Got Talent finalist and local celebrity, Steve Royle cuts the ribbon to start the annual Rainbow Ramble.

This popular community event aims to raise thousands of pounds to help Rainbow Hub continue providing specialist services for children and young people with...

Final countdown for this year's Rainbow Ramble!

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Posted on 02/04/2024

New Chinese car brands are proliferating in the UK at the moment with EV’s particularly popular.

And the FtangFtang (dragon’s roar) range that's coming soon to Blighty has been tested on the most rigorous roads in the UK – right here in Ormskirk.

They’ve been seen in the very early hours of...

New Chinese cars take the rough with the smooth in Ormskirk!

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Posted on 01/04/2024

The parents of an adventurous Ormskirk toddler who slipped and fell on a toadstool in an Ormskirk park are now demanding compensation from the borough council.

Tiny Townley Rogers took a tumble on the toadstool in the popular Nursery Avenue park last week, slipping and falling off while trying...

Toddler takes a tumble – will the council count the cost?

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Posted on 01/04/2024

Dip, dip hooray – a new outdoor swimming club launches this morning in Burscough as members of BOSS take to the water!

Burscough Outdoor Swimming Society is being sponsored by Volt gym which is adjacent to the new outdoor ‘pool’ – if today’s trials go well, aeration equipment and advanced...

In at the deep end as BOSS launches today in Burscough!

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Posted on 01/04/2024

Email from a local mum to the busy QLocal Ormskirk news desk (temporarily in Blindcrake near Cockermouth):

Hi, my daughter came up with an idea with her two school friends.

The path they walk to school is always full of dog poo, her friend had it all over his bike and shoes and her cousin...

Youngsters make a stink over dog mess...

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 31/03/2024

Two 'well read' Edge Hill University researchers have received a funding boost for work to improve the teaching of literacy skills to teenagers.

Dr. David Allan, Reader in Further Education and Training, and Dr. Rachel Marsden, Lecturer in Secondary English Education, have secured £2,160 from...

Edge Hill researchers awarded funding for work to improve teenage reading skills

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Posted on 28/03/2024

Full story on Michael Doyle of Heyescroft's 'come uppance' here: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.u k/news/liverpool-news/encrocha t-dealer-battle-hawk-who-28901 607

Bickerstaffe's 'Battle-Hawk' gets his just desserts

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 28/03/2024

Latest news from Lancashire Constabulary:

An Ormskirk man is one of three jailed for his role in the supply of drugs in Preston following an investigation by Police.

Cocaine was transported into Preston by Colin Pritchard of Cottage Lane between the end of September 2022 and February last...

Ormskirk man one of three jailed for transporting and supplying cocaine in Preston

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 28/03/2024

Found in a old Lancashire Life from February 2006 and photographed by Ormskirk's most famous 'society photographer' John Cocks who left the Ormskirk Advertiser for greater things.

Where are they now?

Fore! Golfing memories are made of this...

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 28/03/2024

Statement from the busy County Hall PR office re. new road safety signs appearing in and around the Ormskirk, Aughton, Burscough and Scarisbrick areas: “These temporary signs support our road safety campaign which urges members of the public to be kind and considerate to each other to help keep...

'Signs of the (road safety) times' statement from LCC

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Posted on 28/03/2024

Rainbow Hub is delighted with the success of the Tenth Annual Workoutathon which has
raised over £4,300 helping the Mawdesley based charity.

Ninety energetic people took part in the event, supported by Fletchers Group, which took place in The Great Room, PNE FC last month

Their stamina was...

No sweat! Tenth annual Workoutathon raises over £4,300 for Rainbow Hub

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Posted on 28/03/2024

A new look Liverpool Road South was unveiled in Burscough overnight as contractors laid around a quarter mile of tarmac outside the new Jigsaw estate.

Locals will also spot a new bus stop for Burscough newcomers; how long before one of the utility companies arrives to dig it all up again?

Smooth moves in Burscough...

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Posted on 27/03/2024

A political hopeful was busy in a quiet Ormskirk town centre this lunchtime as he gave out election leaflets before posing for this exclusive QLocal photo.

Simon Evans of Nursery Avenue - an adopted Lancastrian originally from Wiltshire who's lived in Ormskirk for 20 years - says he is...

'It's time for change' says the Reform UK candidate standing by the clock tower...

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 27/03/2024

This was the aftermath of a freak lunchtime fire in Burscough today with a future classic Toyota badly damaged after a blaze in its engine compartment.

Bull and Dog mechanic Jamie had parked up his 1998 Starlet at around 1pm when minutes later he was alerted to the incident; Ormskirk fire...

Young mechanics 'pride and joy' a write off after Burscough fire

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Posted on 27/03/2024

507001 seen here at Southport station the other day is going to be preserved at a good home.

It’s going to Nant Mawr on the Tanat railway centre close to Oswestry and borders of Mid Wales just off the A483 road as the 507 preservation society are to raise £10.000 for it to be stored at a new...

Merseyrail 507001 to be preserved at Tanat Railway Centre

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Posted on 27/03/2024

Mike Prendergast welcomes £23,760 investment for Nye Bevan Swimming Pool in Skelmersdale from Conservative Government, sticking to the plan to improve people’s health for a brighter future.

Swimming is an accessible and fun way for people to benefit from the positive physical and mental health...

£23,760 investment for Nye Bevan Swimming Pool welcomed by Mike Prendergast

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Posted on 27/03/2024

'Chocs away' - our tastiest Easter prize ever courtesy of Mr. Thompson!

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Posted on 27/03/2024

Some recent drone footage of Burscough's new Jigsaw development that's transformed the former site of a large tip off Liverpool Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OWX_pqvaZB4

Looks like contractors will be off site by mid summer.

Some fabulous views of 'evolving Burscough'

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Posted on 27/03/2024

Made Smarter and Lancashire technology demonstrator AMRC North West have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper.

‘Made Smarter technologies: powering the digital transformation of SME manufacturers' is a practical guide from the government-backed and...

Made Smarter and AMRC North West join forces to demystify digital transformation

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 26/03/2024

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary have their Easter Open day this Saturday.

Will you buy a slice of homemade cake that will mean they can buy washing up liquid to keep the cats bowls clean? Will you take your family, meaning your tickets will be enough for them to buy a miracle nipple to feed an...

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Easter Open Day this Saturday - Come on down please

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Posted on 26/03/2024

I am the Reform UK West Lancashire Candidate for both the local election (Ormskirk East) and for the General Election, whenever the 'Toxic Tories' feel brave enough to call an election.

Reform UK are now the third largest party in the UK according to the latest polls;
I have been a Ormskirk...

Meet Simon Evans, local Reform UK party candidate

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 26/03/2024

Four years after the green light was given for a vital new Toucan crossing on the busy A59 at Burscough, it looks like they're almost 'good to go'...

QLocal story from 2020:...

MP Rosie would be proud!

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 26/03/2024

Pictured early Saturday evening, Police in Ormskirk town centre who arrested a man near the Golden Lion.

Police PR statement: 'We were called to Moor Street in Ormskirk at around 4:45pm on Saturday 23rd March to a report of a disturbance.

'A man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an...

Ormskirk 'bladerunner' stopped in his tracks

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 26/03/2024

Spotted on Bold Lane, Aughton this weekend, yet another LCC road safety sign this time urging drivers and cyclists, etc. to share the road.

Talk about a crass placement - it was only a few years ago that a Melling lady lost her life here trying to dodge a pothole and being hit by a Ford Ka one...

The hypocrisy of the county council never ceases to amaze me...

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 26/03/2024

It's known as 'The Ultimate Driving Machine' - but do BMW's always have the 'ultimate' safe drivers?

Not on the evidence of the chancer at the wheel of his 5 series on Sunday morning...

He was attempting an overtake past a Home Bargain truck driving down County Road at around 8am when the...

Do 'The Ultimate Driving Machines' always have the ultimate drivers?

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 26/03/2024

Home Instead's delighted to announce the launch of its new Nail Care service, complementing its existing high-quality care and support services in the community.

From its website: 'Available to anyone in the local community and delivered in the safety, comfort and familiarity of your own home,...

Home Instead 'nails it'!

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 26/03/2024

VW Advertorial:

New data suggests that half of Brits (49%) find parking stressful and take measures to avoid certain manoeuvres, where possible, according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

One in four UK drivers said parking with family members in the vehicle is more stressful, with...

Buzz 'lightyears ahead' when it comes to parking claims VW

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 26/03/2024

Report and photo: Gaynor Pickering

Twenty cheeky bunnies have come to play in the woodland at Gorse Hill Nature Reserve , on Holly Lane, Aughton, L39 7HB.

Come and see if you can find them all and see what they are up to on Saturday 30th from 9.30 - 4pm and Sunday 31st March from 1-4 pm. Our...

Hop along to Gorse Hill this Saturday!

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 25/03/2024

Award winning Alcedo Care Group has opened a new office in Ormskirk.

Located in Glenbourne House on Burscough Street, it represents a £225,000 investment for the independently owned and operated large regional home care provider and brings the Group’s total number of offices across the North of...

Alcedo Care Group opens new Ormskirk office

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 25/03/2024

Rainbow Hub is delighted to announce they have teamed up with Oak Theatre and Studios to bring you a charity screening of Peter Rabbit this Easter.

The fun event will be held at 2pm on Saturday 30th March at the Oak Theatre Scarisbrick Hall School (L40 9RU) when everyone will be welcomed by a...

Rainbow Hub invites you to Easter Bunny time!

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Posted on 25/03/2024

Haircut sir?

As any man will tell you, they don't just go to the barbers for a haircut - it's a valuable space to talk about all sorts of things - and that's just the way Tom Wright of CAYA in Burscough likes it...

Nestled in the corner of the busy Merlin Business Park off Ringtail Road, his...

This quirky new Burscough barber's a cut above the rest!

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 23/03/2024

Tip off MM

Spotted outside Ormskirk's Asmall Hall care home yesterday lunchtime; a scruffy driver's been reprimanded for leaving empty coffee cups in the layby outside the home with their MK10 reg. no on display...

Who's the scruffy driver whose coffee card's been marked?

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 23/03/2024

Hey Burger's finally opened in Ormskirk - but don't expect their famous crepes just yet...

For their full offering here's the menu from their very popular Southport shop: https://heyburgeronline.co.uk/

Pop in or order online, Hey Burger has two drivers in Ormskirk and will be taking on more...

'Crepe expectations' dashed at Ormskirk's new burger bar

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Posted on 23/03/2024

Poster fraudster ordered to pay back £500,000

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Posted on 23/03/2024

Children’s TV favourites Bing and Flop at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

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Posted on 22/03/2024

Moves to revive a local art exhibition by Ormskirk's Derek Andrews:

I'd like to post this to anyone who has a creative hobby or past time; I'm endeavouring to revive the old Ormskirk Open Art exhibition at some time in the near future and hoping that anyone in that area would like to contact me...

Picture this!

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 22/03/2024

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