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BT receive 186 complaints about phones being cut off in Skelmersdale

AN ANGRY Skelmersdale resident was demanding compensation after being without a telephone for four days.Read

Ormskirk brothers train for Great North Run in memory of cousin

TWO Ormskirk brothers are preparing to take part in the Great North Run in memory of their cousin who died of meningitis aged just 19 weeks.Read

Melanie Beattie Appeal raises cash for two chemo cars for Clatterbridge Oncology Centre

FUNDRAISERS from Aughton have seen the fruits of their labours delivered to help cancer sufferers.Read

Oscar winner Lord David Puttnam joins digital debate at Edge Hill University

OSCAR-winning film producer Lord David Puttnam and government Digital Champion Martha Lane Fox are among a star line-up who will debate Britain’s digital future at Edge Hill University.Read

Traffic chaos hits Skelmersdale as overturned lorry sheds it load

DRIVERS faced a rush hour traffic nightmare on Tuesday evening after a lorry carrying scrap cars overturned.Read

West Lancashire taxi driver has his licence revoked

WEST Lancashire Council has won a legal case to help reinforce the importance of good standards to all taxi drivers in the borough.Read

Make your nominations for the Advertiser Sports Personality of the Year Awards

THE competition is hotting up for this year’s Advertiser Sports Awards.Read

Skelmersdale residents invited to housing meeting for older people

A SPECIAL event was held in Skelmersdale to enable people aged 50 and over to give their views on how they would like to see housing-related support services provided to assist them in living independently in their own homes.Read

Manor House in Maghull to host fundraiser for Zoe’s Place

THE Manor House on Sefton Lane, Maghull, will be opening its gates for a special fundraising event in aid of children’s hospice Zoe’s Place.Read

Tarleton, Banks and Heseketh Bank MP Lorraine Fullbrook warns people over postal scams

LOCAL MP Lorraine Fullbrook is warning people to be on their guard against postal scams.Read

Lancashire County Council adds new roads to winter gritting list

MORE West Lancashire roads are being added to the gritting list for Lancashire County Council.Read

Prime Minister David Cameron backs Up Holland Conservative candidate

UP HOLLAND Conservative candidate David Sudworth has received the backing of the Prime Minister.Read

NHS Central Lancashire PCT is one of the most improved in the country

NHS Central Lancashire is one of the most improved primary care trusts in the country, according to a league table compiled by the health magazine the Health Service Journal.Read

Groups gather for disability awareness day in Ormskirk

MORE than 40 local organisations will gather in Ormskirk town centre on Friday, September 10 to make this year’s Learning Disability Awareness Day the best ever.Read

Lancashire County Council launches church schools travel consultation

OFFICERS will soon be on hand to help parents with any questions they may have about the proposal to introduce a charge for travel to church schools.Read

Exhibitors preprare for Hesketh Bank Village Show

EXHIBITORS are getting ready to show off their produce at the big show.Read

West Lancashire Council to consult on cabinet system

RESIDENTS of West Lancs are being invited to give their views on proposals for changes in the leader and cabinet system operated by the council.Read

Public meeting to be held regarding Burscough Wharf

BURSCOUGH residents are being urged to give their views on the development of the town’s wharf at a public meeting tonight.Read

Lancashire county council adds new roads to winter gritting list