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Ormskirk News for 25 June 2009

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Colin Walker outside his under threat newly built house

Couple's £900k home may be demolished after council planning row Jun 25 2009

AN AUGHTON couple could have their £900,000 dream house demolished after the council said they went against the planning regulations.Read

Grieving Ormskirk mum of two killed sons speaks to criminals in prison Jun 25 2009

AN ORMSKIRK mum, whose two sons were killed, visited a prison to confront murderers as a part of a pioneering new scheme.Read

West Lancashire residents tell Conservative MP William Hague of local transport concerns Jun 25 2009

FORMER Conservative leader William Hague came to Burscough to discuss West Lancashire transport plans – but only for four minutes.Read

Everton player Leon Osman visits Skelmersdale charity Twinkle House Jun 25 2009

Twinkle House manager Jill Appleton cuts a birthday cake at the charity’s fifth anniversary celebrations with Mayor of West Lancashire Cllr Geoff Roberts, Everton footballer Leon Osman who helped raise £260 by signing autographs, trustee Ken Todd and chairman Jane McDermott Code DB190609ARead

Ormskirk-born Alex Connerty, 4, given gold Liverpool FC mobile for charity auction Jun 25 2009

HE’S a plucky young boy and now he has one very bling mobile phone.Read

Burscough family comes forward to say they are related to Ormskirk war hero Jun 25 2009

FAMILY members of an Ormskirk soldier, who could be buried in a mass grave in France, have contacted the Advertiser.Read

Footwear database will help to track down criminals in West Lancashire Jun 25 2009

CRIMINALS in West Lancashire will have to tread carefully now that a national footwear database has been launched by police.Read

Edge Hill University £60,000 charges for late book returns Jun 25 2009

EDGE Hill University charged students over £60,000 for late book returns in just one year.Read

180 enjoy Royal Ascot Ladies Day lunch at Kingswood College Jun 25 2009

NEARLY 200 guests attended a Royal Ascot Ladies Day lunch at Kingswood College last week.Read

Uniform rules for cabbies in West Lancashire Jun 25 2009

CABBIES who drive around bare chested in flip flops could risk their licence under new rules.Read

Thieves target cars at Edge Hill University Jun 25 2009

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after five cars were broken into at Edge Hill University.Read

Pupils at Mawdesley St Peters help Lancashire Police stop speeding drivers Jun 25 2009

SCHOOL children asked motorists ‘how would you feel if you had killed me’ as part of a police crackdown on speeding.Read

Send us your Wake Up Shake Up pictures Jun 25 2009

LANCASHIRE schools are getting ready to Wake Up and Shake Up – an attempt to beat to beat the world record for the most kids dancing.Read

School marks 165th anniversary with cream teas and barbecue Jun 25 2009

STUDENTS old and new of Bickerstaffe CofE enjoyed the school’s 165th anniversary celebrations.Read

West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper calls for Burscough cemetery to be opened Jun 25 2009

CALLS have been made for a new cemetery and crematorium in Burscough to be opened as soon as possible.Read

Students on the trail of the carnivorous Croston worm Jun 25 2009

STUDENTS at a Croston school are hoping to solve a long-standing scientific mystery with the help of a neighbourhood worm.Read

Lydiate Marina plans opposed by residents' petition Jun 25 2009

AROUND 150 local residents are opposing the new Lydiate Marina.Read

Police officers across Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester join forces to crackdown on crime across borders Jun 25 2009

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Licence warning for anglers Jun 25 2009

ENVIRONMENT Agency Officers and bailiffs will be out in force this weekend checking that anglers have proper licences.Read

Reporter Gemma Jaleel joins police for Operation Coalition Jun 25 2009

REPORTER Gemma Jaleel went out with the police on Monday night as they undertook Operation Coalition.Read

Hesketh Bank gardens go on display Jun 25 2009

FOUR Hesketh Bank gardens will go on display to the public this Sunday (June 28).Read

West Lancashire attraction Farmaggedon wins Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism award Jun 25 2009

STAFF at Farmer Ted’s Farm Park have been so successful in scaring their customers they have won another award.Read

Growth plans for Warbreck Garden Centre Jun 25 2009

THE NEW owners of a West Lancashire garden centre say they believe the market is ripe for growth despite the recession.Read

Our Benny director Anne Benton holds auditions for Disney summer school Jun 25 2009

A DISNEY summer school could see your child performing in Alice in Wonderland.Read

Top award goes to ‘special’ cop Jun 25 2009

A POLICE officer who talked a suicidal woman down from a railway bridge has been named Special Constable of the Year.Read

Weekly crime round up from Ormskirk police Jun 25 2009

ORMSKIRK: Burglars broke into a property on Charlesbye Avenue between 12.25am and 1.25am on Friday, June 19. They got in through an open downstairs rear window and searched the kitchen but were disturbed and made off with nothing. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact police on 08451 253545.Read

Alpine club's 3am licence bid runs into opposition Jun 25 2009

A NIGHTCLUB’S bid to open until 3am has received 111 objections – and one letter of support.Read

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