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Ormskirk martial arts studio opens with traditional dragon dance

A MARTIAL arts studio opened in Ormskirk with a grand display and a traditional Chinese New Year dragon dance.Read

Rollerblading Ormskirk pensioner Geoff Dornan, 71, is calling on his fans to support him to prove he isn’t a danger to the public

ROLLERBLADING pensioner Geoff Dornan is calling on his legions of fans to support him when he appears at court next week to prove he isn’t a danger to the public.Read

Aughton’s Swan pub to reopen at Easter following £600k refit

A PUB in Aughton is set to be relaunched this Easter with 10 new hotel rooms following a £600,000 refurbishment.Read

West Lancs Council’s cabinet discuss plans for a £60m rail link for Skelmersdale

SKELMERSDALE’S new rail link to Liverpool should come a step nearer to reality tonight when the council’s cabinet meets to discuss it.Read

An artist's impression of the inside of Skelmersdale's new college

New three-storey Skelmersdale College complex gets the green light from planning committee

SKELMERSDALE’S new £41m three-storey college complex has been given planning permission by the council.Read

Conservative parliamentary candidate for West Lancs vows to disclose all his expenses

THE man hoping to be MP for West Lancashire has promised to publish a full breakdown of his expenses if he is elected.Read

Aughton restaurant the Swan closes in preparation for extension if plans are approved

AUGHTON restaurant and function venue The Swan has closed for extensive refurbishments.Read

West Lancs Romeos have the chance to pop the big question this Valentine’s day aboard Arriva’s ‘love bus’

WEST Lancashire Romeos will have the chance to pop the big question this Valentine’s day aboard the “love bus”.Read

Jennie Cosslett and Peter Short’s marriage came about through a very special connection at St John’s Church in Burscough

CHILDHOOD sweethearts Jennie Cosslett and Peter Short’s marriage came about through a very special church connection.Read

Old Skelmersdale teenager Joe Perry turned his life around thanks to the Prince’s Trust

A TEENAGER from Old Skelmersdale who was hanging out with the wrong crowd and constantly getting into trouble has turned his life around.Read

Kingswood College students donned Christmas costumes for a sponsored Santa dash for charity

KINGSWOOD College students donned Christmas costumes for a sponsored Santa dash for charity.Read

Youngsters enjoy skateboarding course at Burscough Sports Centre so much organisers are hoping to start a regular club

YOUNGSTERS from West Lancashire got active with a skateboarding course at Burscough sports centre.Read

Land registry shows house sales in West Lancashire have almost halved in the last year

HOUSE sales in West Lancashire have almost halved in the last year, according to Land Registry figures.Read

Hurlston Hall calendar help cancer charity

FRIENDS from Hurlston Hall Golf and Country Club have created a “sexy arty” calendar for 2009 to raise money for charity.Read

Skelmersdale 'dancing queen' Emma Hilton, 18, dies from pneumonia

A GRIEVING mum from Skelmersdale has paid tribute to her “dancing queen” daughter.Read

Ormskirk pensioner in court on rollerblading charge

A ROLLERBLADING pensioner from Ormskirk was in court on Monday for skating down one of the main shopping streets in Southport.Read

Plans for a new multi-million pound railway station linking Skelmersdale to Liverpool could be scuppered by West Lancs Council

PLANS for the new multi-million pound railway station linking Skelmersdale to Liverpool could be scuppered by West Lancashire District Council.Read

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Katie is a reporter for The Southport Vsiiter, covering all aspects of news for the North Sefton area. 01704 398 274

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