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Teenager accused of killing baby daughter tells court of his love for her

A TEENAGE dad accused of killing his seven-week-old daughter has told a court he loved her and “didn’t do anything” to hurt her.Read

Aughton family fighting plans for a hotel in The Swan pub car park next to their home

AN AUGHTON family is battling against a planning application to build a hotel next to their property as they fear it could cause their home to become vulnerable to thieves.Read

Chibuku celebrates 10th birthday

TWO lucky readers can celebrate with one of Liverpool’s – make that one of the UK’s – biggest club nights when it celebrates its 10th birthday next month.Read

Residents’ anger at new student accommodation plans in Ormskirk

RESIDENTS are angry at plans to build more student accommodation in the heart of Ormskirk.Read

Council left with £10,000 bill after car hits house in Skelmersdale

A COUNCILLOR is calling for traffic calming measures to be introduced to a Skelmersdale estate after a speeding car smashed into the wall of a house.Read

Paralympian swimming star becomes patron of Legacy Rainbow House kids’ charity

PARALYMPIAN swimming sensation Lizzie Simpkin has become a patron at disabled kids’ charity The Legacy Rainbow House.Read

Southport man to run London Marathon for The Legacy Rainbow House

A POLICEMAN is in training to run the London Marathon on behalf of The Legacy Rainbow House.Read

Skelmersdale new kitchens scheme to be scrapped in favour of energy efficiency programme improvements

COUNCIL tenants in parts of Skelmersdale will miss out on much needed new kitchens if plans to divert funds to an improving energy efficiency programme are pushed through later this month.Read

Beacon Park golf club chairman and secretary kicked out in bar row

A ROW has erupted at a Skelmersdale golf club where the chairman and secretary have been kicked out for not drinking in the club bar.Read

Top musicians Victoria Sayles and Martin Cousin to perform at Parbold Village Hall

THE sound of summer sunshine will be heard in Douglas Music’s Live Music at the Weekend concert in Parbold Village Hall on Saturday, February 6 at 7.45 pm, in the form of Britain’s favourite piece of music, “The Lark Ascending”.Read

Drowned fisherman’s death was accidental, says coroner

A CORONER has ruled that the death of a man who drowned while fishing in Banks was accidental.Read

Paralympian Mark Eccleston guests at Edge Hill diversity event

PARALYMPIAN Mark Eccleston will be guest of honour at Edge Hill University’s Diversity week 2010.Read

West Lancs Royal British Legion gets £10k lottery boost for VE Day party

THE West Lancashire branch of the Royal British Legion has received a £10,000 boost to its plans for next year’s 65th anniversary VE Day celebrations.Read

Sign up for West Lancs Rainbow Ramble 2010

A WEST Lancashire children’s charity is encouraging people to get fit by signing up to the Rainbow Ramble 2010.Read

Mums criticise Park Pool creche closure

MUMS who used a reduced rate crèche at a town swimming pool have criticised a decision to close it.Read

Ormskirk war veteran Bob Brighouse honoured for his role in secret regiment

A WAR veteran form Ormskirk who took part in secret missions to Nazi Germany has been honoured by the head of the British Army.Read

Last chance to nominate Ormskirk or Southport hospital staff for Pride Awards

PEOPLE have until next Friday to nominate staff at Ormskirk or Southport hospitals for a prestigious award.Read

School kids collect hundreds of footy kits to send to Baghdad

HUNDREDS of football kits will be winging their way to children in Iraq thanks to pupils at five West Lancashire primary schools.Read

Planning application submitted for development of Ormskirk's Hettinga House

PLANS to build a medical centre on the site of an old hospice building in Ormskirk have been submitted.Read

Echelon owner’s hopes for Thai restaurant in Ormskirk

THE owner of a popular Ormskirk bar is hoping to branch out into the world of Thai cuisine.Read

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Nick is a senior reporter for The Merseymart & Star series which also includes the Maghull & Aintree Star. 0151 472 2704

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