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Driven by Syd Taylor: the SsangYong Korando 1.5 Ultimate 5dr auto.

If it's a feast of motoring bargains you want and you relish individualism, then the advice on the street is to 'go east young man' (or woman) where the sun is rising on real bargains.

The highly competitive mid size SUV...

Syd goes nuts over another Ssangyong!

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Posted on 31/10/2022

Pangea of Ormskirk are making QLocal readers an offer they can't refuse!

Why not enter their summer lottery with a chance to win a magnificent three foot elephant for just a fiver!

It ends on 31 August, enter here: https://pangeasculptures.com/p roduct/3-foot-elephant-raffle- entry/

Ian...

A jumbo sized competition prize from Pangea!

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Posted on 29/07/2022

Syd Taylor drives Kia's Sportage 1.6 T-GDi 3:

Those in the know are aware that Kia's Sportage is one of the best in its class and pronounce positive verdicts on its range of outstanding and appealing features.

From the respect-inducing styling to its secure ride and sweet economy, the new...

Kia Sportage is 'spot on' says Syd

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Posted on 03/06/2022

Jaguar E-Pace P250 R-Dynamic S

Now as never before, car buyers crave certainty. So much is obvious given current debates on pressing issues. No-one needs reminding what these are - but leaving aside prognostications, politicisations, determinations, vacillations, oscillations and all the rest,...

'Big cat' charms Syd!

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Posted on 25/05/2022

Latest news from the borough council

Mayor of West Lancashire's charity football match to commemorate famous football win

Mayor's charities Birchwood Centre and Ormskirk Guides & Brownies to benefit

Up for the Cup!

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Posted on 16/02/2022

An Afghan asylum seeker hounded out of Skem is now living 'the good life' in leafy Sale, Cheshire.

Aughton church prays for asylum seeker terrorised out of his home by Skem yobs (qlocal.co.uk)

And last weekend as a thankyou to friends at Aughton Park Baptist Church, he invited Pastor Billy...

From Skem to Sale - with love!

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Posted on 12/02/2022

Enthusiastic members of Skelmersdale U3A - recently saved from closure - had a flying start to their new year programme last week.

Ormskirk freelance journalist Roger Blaxall gave an enjoyable talk 'Hold the front page!' looking back at his career in local newspapers.

He took along just part...

Skem U3A off to a flying start in 2022!

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Posted on 24/01/2022

Holland Moor Primary School's boys’ and girls’ football team had a fantastic day at the county football finals playing for the Danone Cup!

Both teams were playing in the competition at Fleetwood Academy on Friday, January 14.

Its talented boys team were crowned champions of Lancashire after...

Holland Moor footballers are a match for anyone!

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Posted on 21/01/2022

Report: Deborah Reardon

Skelmersdale U3A’s first meeting of 2022 will take place in the Ecumenical Centre this Thursday afternoon at 2pm, entrance fee £1.50.

Our talk is ‘Hold the Front Page!’ given by Roger Blaxall and an opportunity to discover how news is made.

It was decided that...

Hold the front page! says Skem U3A

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Posted on 15/01/2022

It used to be 'fat chance' of getting any news from Slimming World but things have taken a turn for the better in 2022 - our thanks to Liz and this wonderful story from her group:

Abbie Morris and Ryan King were looking foward to tying the knot in April 2020, when lockdown put their plans on...

Abbie and Ryan get a weight off their mind!

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Posted on 04/01/2022

Skem police want to speak to the driver of a blue Volvo estate who fled after crashing into the busy beer garden at the Hare and Hounds in Skelmersdale causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

The smash happened at about 11pm on Monday, December 27 - the car just missed drinkers stood...

Driver does a runner after pub crash

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Posted on 31/12/2021

Report: Danny Jackson Photos: Beacon Photographic Club

Skem First and Friends of Tawd Valley had a very successful day on Friday 10th at Skelmersdale College, where they held their first Christmas event from 4pm till 8pm.

And they'd like to thank everyone who attended this event and to...

Christmas comes early to Skem!

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Posted on 12/12/2021

Report: Danny Jackson

Skem First & Friends of Tawd Valley have collaborated with West Lancashire College & West Lancashire Borough Council to create a Christmas Event on Friday 10th December between 4pm & 8pm.

This is a single evening event that will include:

- Carol singing from local...

Christmas spectacular at West Lancs College!

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Posted on 30/11/2021

Peter Chandler, an Ashurst resident for over thirty years, is standing for the Liberal Democrats on 6th May.

Peter, who has lived in Ashurst for over 30 years, is standing for the Ashurst borough ward and Skelmersdale West county division.

He said:

'It's not healthy for Ashurst to be represented by three Labour councillors!'

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Posted on 24/04/2021

Report: Vickie Cummins

Borough Council Leader Cllr. Ian Moran has undertaken a cabinet reshuffle ahead of the council’s annual meeting next week.

The new cabinet continues to reflect the borough’s residents but draws on recent experiences and lessons learned from the ongoing Coronavirus...

Council cabinet shake up

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Posted on 18/06/2020

Skelmersdale-based social enterprise The Sewing Rooms has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by pivoting from its usual commercial market to producing a line of facemasks for the general public.

This has enabled them to bring staff back from furlough - and help protect the local community - with...

These sew and sews mean business!

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Posted on 16/06/2020

Ormskirk entrepreneur and founder of Blue Goblin car care Peter Pincott 'comes clean' on how lockdown has given him the opportunity to take a long, hard look at moving forwards - with exciting news of a new website that's gone live today

https://www.bluegoblincarcare .co.uk/

Our thanks to...

Ormskirk businessman comes clean on lockdown - with some positive news!

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Posted on 22/05/2020

A new Ormskirk firm’s giving the folk the chance to thank the NHS for their amazing work with these colourful window posters.

Pictured are Aleksandra and Germans of Garex Design Services in Church House which started a few years ago as a hobby for talented Alex. who has two diplomas in art -...

A great way to thank NHS workers!

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Posted on 27/04/2020

Received from Gwen Bleasdale at the busy QLocal news desk this lunchtime:

Hi,

I have attached a basic information sheet and would be grateful if you could circulate the details for the Liberty Centre, as the charity for domestic abuse in West Lancashire.

We are open and working remotely,...

News from The Liberty Centre

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Posted on 27/04/2020

Rainbow Hub's calling on all Rainbow Ramblers and Superheroes to join them on Saturday 9th May for a Virtual Ramble and 'walk further for those who can't'.

Normally, at this time of year, the Mawdesley based charity would be organising hundreds of people taking in their annual Rainbow Ramble. ...

A virtual Rainbow Ramble for Rainbow Hub

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Posted on 27/04/2020

Report: Kate Hurst

What do you recall about 1980?

The Winter Olympics opening in Lake Placid, New York? John Lennon being shot dead? Post-It notes going on sale for the first time? Finding out the answer to that ultimate TV cliffhanger . . . who shot J.R. Ewing?

Or perhaps you came...

Ruby Tuesday, sorry Wednesday, for Family History buffs

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Posted on 22/02/2020

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is standing up for Lancashire - and calling on the Government for fairer, long term funding of policing following the latest police funding settlement.

The delayed settlement, announced by Policing Minister Kit Malthouse on 22nd January, claimed to set...

'We want our Bobbies back!'

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Posted on 04/02/2020

Fancy a new pastime over the spring and summer months?

QLocal is delighted to post this email from Eric Barklem, secretary of the Ormskirk Bowling League:

Hi Roger,

I am Secretary of the Ormskirk Bowling League which was formed in 1930 and has seen many changes over the years.

In...

Plea for new bowlers by Ormskirk Bowling League

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Posted on 03/02/2020

Richard Reddington and his team of personal assistants have won a national 'Skills for Care Accolade' award and picked up their trophy from TV dance star Anton Du Beke.

The Richard’s House team won the ‘Best individual who employs their own care and support staff’ Accolade after coming through...

Richard’s House wins national care award

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Posted on 01/02/2020

The first of 2020's 'Gig4Life’, where musicians use the 'beat' to beat cancer in aid of Cancer Research UK has been announced..

And 'Rockin’ at The Civic' promises to be a fabulous evening of fully live Rock ‘n’ Roll and pop/rock music.

From ‘Rockin’ at The Roan’ will be the fabulous...

'Gig4Life' at The Civic

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Posted on 27/01/2020

Age UK Lancashire has opened up places to its 6th Canoe Challenge due to the popularity of the yearly fundraising event.

And this year it's introduced an alternative 12-mile route alongside its regular 25-mile route to appeal to a wider audience.

The event will take place on Saturday 28th...

Charity Canoe Challenge - places now available!

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Posted on 23/01/2020

The Liberal Democrats have said the news that rail fares will rise by 2.7% in 2020 is a “kick in the teeth” for rail passengers in West Lancashire.

The increase will leave commuters in West Lancashire paying £105.30 more for an annual season ticket to Manchester.

Under Liberal Democrat...

Lib Dems: 2.7% rail fare rise a 'kick in the teeth' for West lancashire commuters

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Posted on 09/12/2019

Wowcher!

To celebrate its 18th birthday, Ormskirk's best known jewellers are splashing out with a very special coming of age competition!

And you can win a whopping £1800 worth of jewellery vouchers from Joseph's by showing your artistic flair.

More on the competition from its FB page:
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Picture this! Win £1800 jewellery vouchers for Christmas

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Posted on 06/12/2019

Brexit is making the staffing crisis at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust even worse, the Liberal Democrats have warned.

Figures published by the party reveal that 17 EU staff working as nurses and midwives at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust have already left the health service this year; in...

How Brexit is costing local hospitals

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Posted on 25/11/2019

Revolutions can start in the most unlikely places - and was definitely in the air last night at a quiet canalside pub...

The picturesque Heaton's Bridge Inn, Scarisbrick is best known as a meeting place for classic car and bike enthusiasts but last night it was the turn of the new local Brexit...

Revolution in the air at quiet canalside pub

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Posted on 14/11/2019

The Liberal Democrats Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for West Lancashire has expressed his disappointment with MP Rosie Cooper’s decision to abstain during Saturday's vote for the so called 'Letwin amendment'.

Simon Thomson told QLocal this afternoon:

Prospective MP's disappointment with Rosie Cooper's abstension in crucial Brexit vote

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Posted on 21/10/2019

Police and Crime Commissioner opens £100k fund to tackle knife crime

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Posted on 21/10/2019

People in Skelmersdale living with or affected by lung conditions are invited to come along to the next meeting of their local Breathe Easy group.

The group meets on Tuesday 22 October, from 12noon-1pm, at Skelmersdale Pulse in the Concourse Shopping Centre. It offers a great opportunity for...

Breathe Easy with help of support group

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Posted on 15/10/2019

He was one of the area's best known photographers and following his untimely death in summer Martyn Snape's memory will live on later this month with a special tribute to him at a weekend event in Burscough.

His work will take pride of place in the latest in the series of very popular historical...

Picture this - a brilliant tribute to Martyn Snape

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Posted on 07/10/2019

Report Dave Tonge

The brilliant Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir are back performing in and around West Lancashire for a fantastic tour from THURSDAY 17th OCTOBER to FRIDAY 1st NOVEMBER!

The choir are representing the Molly and Paul Childcare Foundation that's based in and around Kampala,...

Banging the drum for 'Pearl of Africa' choir as latest tour dates announced

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Posted on 03/10/2019

West Lancashire for Europe are running a coach to the 'Let Us Be Heard' march in London on 19th October.

The march - expected to be one the largest in recent history - is part of the campaign for a People's Vote on the final Brexit deal.

The coach will pick-up in Southport, Ormskirk and...

Coach travel to 'Let Us Be Heard' march, London

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Posted on 30/09/2019

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