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Ormskirk News for 2 April 2009

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Pensioners' £4,000 bill for gas they never used Apr 02 2009

TWO pensioners were sent an incorrect British Gas bill for around £4,000 -– for the third time.Read

Ormskirk man Roy Bayfield visits the Bermuda Triangle of West Lancashire – Argleton in Aughton Apr 02 2009

PERHAPS it’s the Bermuda Triangle of West Lancashire?Read

Key Stage Two tables show improvement in Lancashire SATs results Apr 02 2009

TWO of our primary schools are proving they are top of theclass at helping pupils progress.Read

Beer taster wanted at Aughton pub The Swan Inn Apr 02 2009

A COUNTRY pub has launched a search for possibly the best job in the world – a beer tester to help choose its real ales.Read

Man rescued from roof top after a fire in Burscough Apr 02 2009

A MAN was rescued by firefighters from the roof of his house after a fire broke out at the house on Canal Bank, New Lane, Burscough.Read

Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk hosts arts activities for children during the Easter holidays Apr 02 2009

CHILDREN can make Easter an ‘egg-citing’ time this year and sign up for one of the fun creative workshops in Ormskirk.Read

Milkman Andrew Brown delivers the Advertiser with your pint Apr 02 2009

MILKMEN at Grimshaw Lane Dairies in Ormskirk are delivering more than just the morning pint.Read

West Lancashire District Council is runner-up in local government Award Apr 02 2009

WEST Lancashire District Council has been ranked as one of the top councils in the country at the Local Government ‘Oscars’.Read

Win for Tarleton farmer at Makerfield Ploughing Society match in Eccleston Apr 02 2009

A TARLETON farmer was given top marks at a competitive ploughing match.Read

Owners of Four Paddocks in Burscough need accommodation to ensure safety of animals Apr 02 2009

THE owner of a farm in Burscough has appealed against a decision refusing planning permission for a mobile home on her land.Read

Shadow Cabinet minister David Willetts visits Edge Hill University Apr 02 2009

A MEMBER of the shadow Cabinet feels that lessons learned on his trip to Edge Hill University could shape future Tory education policy.Read

Send in your nominations for Advertiser Community Heroes awards Apr 02 2009

DO YOU know a true unsung hero that deserves some recognition for their hard work?Read

WEST Lancashire Light Railway will stage its annual Friendly Engines Day this Sunday (April 5) Apr 02 2009

WEST Lancashire Light Railway will stage its annual Friendly Engines Day this Sunday (April 5).Read

Ormskirk Rugby Club and Edge Hill University players organise events for charity Apr 02 2009

Ever prepared to sacrifice their dignity in favour of team morale, rugby players have always been prepared to do wacky things in the name of charity.Read

Nurse Amy’s full of tender, loving care Apr 02 2009

Scholarship nominationsRead

Elvis tribute act entertains the crowds at St Anne’s Parish Centre in Aughton Apr 02 2009

THE Duke became the king to help raise money for St Anne’s RC Church in Aughton.Read

St Teresa’s Primary School pupils dress up in character for book week Apr 02 2009

SEVERAL Harry Potters, Dennis the Menace and Goldilocks were spotted in Skelmersdale as school children dressed up as characters from their favourite books.Read

Pupils from Mount Carmel High School in Aughton help bring new chicks into the world Apr 02 2009

MOUNT Carmel pupils have been counting their chickens before they hatched as the school received a delivery of eggs.Read

Tarleton Holy Trinity pupils enjoy events for Fairtrade Apr 02 2009

TARLETON Holy Trinity Primary School pupils went bananas to help raise awareness of the plight of workers on banana plantations.Read

Former Ormskirk watchmaker Jack Bibby has died, aged 81 Apr 02 2009

ABOUT 200 people went to the funeral of a respected watchmaker who worked in an Ormskirk jewellers for more than 30 years.Read

Mawdesley residents energy bills and carbon footprints could be cut thanks to new grant Apr 02 2009

PEOPLE living in Mawdesley could see their energy bills cut thanks to expert advice from students.Read

Jun Wah’s in Scarisbrick to stay open despite appeal defeat Apr 02 2009

THE owners of a popular Scarisbrick restaurant have vowed to keep it open despite losing an appeal against a decision to refuse them permission to build living accommodation behind the business.Read

Watch the Mikado in Parbold Apr 02 2009

ENJOY the classic show ‘The Mikado’ at the Village Hall in Parbold.Read

West Lancashire District Council in shock RIPA powers disclosure to Liberal Democrats Apr 02 2009

WEST Lancashire District Council has used special anti-terrorism powers to combat noise pollution.Read

Three-year-old girl suffers burns in Burscough shop blaze Apr 02 2009

FIREFIGHTERS and environment health officers are investigating a fire at a Burscough shop where a three-year-old girl suffered second degree burns.Read

Ormskirk and District Round Table event raises more than £400 for NW Air Ambulance Apr 02 2009

MORE than £400 was raised at the Ormskirk and District Round Table Charter and Ladies Night for the North West Air Ambulance.Read

West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper's expenses claim is revealed Apr 02 2009

WEST Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper claimed a total of £144,129 in expenses.Read

Nest box building at Gorse Hill Nature Reserve Apr 02 2009

THE art of bird box building was promoted at Gorse Hill Nature Reserve on Saturday.Read

Banks school complains about state of surrounding premises Apr 02 2009

STAFF and parents of pupils at a primary school in Banks have expressed their frustration on the poor state of the area surrounding its premises.Read

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