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Ormskirk News for 13 August 2009

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Ormskirk family say goodbye to young dad who died in his sleep Aug 13 2009

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 30-year-old father from Ormskirk who died in his sleep while recovering from a serious car accident.Read

Come and see Martin Mere's baby beaver Wizzy Aug 13 2009

FROM next week WWT Martin Mere will become one of the only places in the UK where visitors can get up close to a beaver.Read

West Lancashire named as the worst area in Lancashire affected by childhood obesity Aug 13 2009

WEST Lancashire has been named as the worst area in Lancashire affected by childhood obesity.Read

Archaeologists discover the original ruins of Lathom House Aug 13 2009

ARCHAEOLOGISTS excavating the site of Lathom House have discovered what is described as ‘the most significant finding for a century’.Read

Farmer pleads guilty after motorcyclist is injured by crop sprayer Aug 13 2009

A FARMER has pleaded guilty after the crop-sprayer he was driving nearly ripped off a motorbiker’s arm.Read

Ormskirk Police catch reckless bikers who destroyed crops Aug 13 2009

TWO teenagers have been arrested for driving motorbikes through fields in Rufford and destroying crops.Read

'West Lancs Council job cuts could lead to rise in benefit fraud' Aug 13 2009

CASES of benefit fraud could double following council jobs cuts, it has been claimed.Read

Car thieves steal almost £50,000 worth of vehicles from properties across West Lancashire Aug 13 2009

ALMOST £50,000 worth of cars have been stolen from properties in Burscough and Aughton over the last week.Read

Eddie Izzard’s marathon challenge comes to Ormskirk Aug 13 2009

EDDIE Izzard paid a visit to Ormskirk and Tarleton yesterday as he made his way around the UK in aid of Sport Relief.Read

Liverpool burglars sent to prison after burgling a home in broad daylight Aug 13 2009

THREE young criminals who burgled an Aughton home in broad daylight have been jailed.Read

Actors from Edge Hill and Ormskirk Musical Society Aug 13 2009

MEMORIES this week takes a look back at the remarkable performing arts talent we have seen throughout the years.Read

Circus Mondao comes to Leisure Lakes at Mere Brow Aug 13 2009

ROLL up, roll up! Circus Mondao is coming to town.Read

Entry open for runners taking part in this year’s Ormskirk 10K Aug 13 2009

RUNNERS have a month left to grab their places in Ormskirk’s second annual 10k race.Read

Hesketh Bank girl aged six lands her first TV role Aug 13 2009

A GIRL has made her TV debut at the tender age of six.Read

Have your say on proposals for new West Lancashire taxi driver guidelines Aug 13 2009

THE CONSULTATION period on new guidelines that taxi drivers in West Lancashire will be expected to abide by has reached the half way period.Read

Vintage day out for Tarleton transport fans Aug 13 2009

MOTOR mania swept into Leisure Lakes, Tarleton, at the weekend with the arrival of Hundred End vintage rally.Read

Pupils shine at Aughton Town Green Primary end of year talent show Aug 13 2009

PUPILS at a school in Aughton put on their best performances for their end of year talent show.Read

West Lancs bands perform at the Bickerstock Festival Aug 13 2009

MUSIC lovers from across Bickerstaffe enjoyed a wide range of local and international acts at the annual 'Bickerstock' festival held at the weekend.Read

Thousands of new NHS dentists places created in Ormskirk this autumn Aug 13 2009

THOUSANDS of extra NHS dental places will be created in Ormskirk this autumn bringing long-awaited relief to patients in the town.Read

More tributes to popular horse teacher Cyril Johnson Aug 13 2009

FURTHER tributes have been paid to the late horsemanship teacher Cyril Johnson.Read

Disabled Ormskirk pensioner cautioned for assault in row with neighbour about a fence Aug 13 2009

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

Riverside Caravan Park appeals against refusal of season extension bid Aug 13 2009

THE owners of a Tarleton caravan park have vowed to fight a decision not to allow it to stay open for more weeks in the year.Read

Helping to clear the confusion over the Clearing system Aug 13 2009

WITH A-Level results day just a week away, thousands of students across the country will be keeping everything crossed they get the grades they need for university.Read

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