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Burscough farmer’s security fears after break-in

A BURSCOUGH farmer has spoken of his family's ordeal after thieves broke in to his workshop.Read

Rural watch meeting to protect West Lancashire farmers from tractor crime

ORGANISED gangs are stealing tractors from West Lancashire farms and loading them on to ships at Liverpool docks.Read

Alan Robinson’s sons to complete Ardennes Chateau Weekend in his classic TR4 to celebrate his life

A PAIR of Aughton brothers will honour their father's life by driving his classic car to a rally in France.Read

Rural watch meeting to protect West Lancashire farmers from crime

ORGANISED gangs are stealing tractors from West Lancashire farms and loading them on to ships at Liverpool docks.Read

Everton FC fan appeals for Premier League kits ahead of his charity trip to Ethiopia

A WEST LANCASHIRE drama student is appealing for replica Everton and Liverpool FC shirts ahead of his charity trip to Ethiopia.Read

Southport British Transport Team introduce force’s first neighbourhood watch scheme

BRITISH Transport Police’s Southport team has launched the force's first ever neighbourhood watch scheme across west Lancashire and Sefton.Read

West Lancs war hero recounts the day an IRA sniper nearly killed him on the Falls Road

A WEST Lancashire war veteran who survived an IRA bullet was honoured last week by the Malaysian army.Read

Ormskirk man Ken O’Neill remembers his night in the Heysel stadium when Liverpool FC played Juventus

ORMSKIRK man Ken O'Neill has spoken of his memories of the Heysel stadium disaster ahead of the tragedy’s 25th anniversary.Read

Police helicopter thermal image leads to police raid on cannabis farm

A CANNABIS farm was discovered in an Aughton house after police acted upon community intelligence.Read

Man seen hanging from trees in the Bickerstaffe area of Ormskirk on Good Friday

THE body of an Ormskirk man was found hanging from a tree in Bickerstaffe on Friday.Read

Ormskirk West End football club remind public of their reunion dinner this summer at Aintree Racecourse

ORMSKIRK West End Football Club are appealing for former players and their relatices to come to their reunion dinner.Read

Carers Poverty Protest petition handed to 10 Downing Street

SOUTH Ribble MP David Borrow handed a Carers Poverty Protest petition in to 10 Downing Street last week.Read

Mark Minton credits Skelmersdale community backing for Afghanistan service success

HELMAND veteran Mark Minton wants to thank the Skelmersdale community for boosting his morale with letters and presents during his tour of duty.Read

Skelmersdale residents in need of employment and training advice are being urged to visit the 'jobs' bus at Asda today

SKELMERSDALE residents in need of employment and training advice are being urged to visit the 'jobs bus’ at Asda today.Read

Skelmersdale man who threatened to kill a young couple and their premature baby forced out of his council flat

A SKELMERSDALE man who threatened to murder a young couple who were caring for their premature baby has been forced out of his council flat.Read

Police arrest mobile phone tycoon Jason Pickthall over arson attack

A FORMER mobile phone tycoon once worth £66 million has been arrested after his lover’s ex-husband was targeted in an arson attack.Read

MP to lead silent protest over pensioners travel concession row

PENSIONERS will take part in a silent protest today over travel concessions.Read

Chelsea sign Skelmersdale football prodigy Kenny Strickland

A FOOTBALLING prodigy whose dream of playing for Manchester United ended in disappointment has now been signed by Chelsea.Read

Disabled Ormskirk pensioner cautioned for assault in row with neighbour about a fence

A SIMMERING boundary dispute between neighbours exploded when a 72-year-old disabled woman was cautioned for assault.Read

New low for shoplifters - targeting an Ormskirk charity shop

SHOPLIFTERS are targeting a charity shop which ams to raise money for elderly people.Read

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Tom is a reporter for the Formby Times. He produces news and features on the Formby, Freshfield and Hightown areas. 01704 398 002

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