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Ormskirk News for 26 November 2009

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X-Factor stars Jedward not coming to Ormskirk Christmas lights switch on Nov 26 2009

FALSE rumours are circulating that this year’s X Factor contestants Jedward are appearing at the Ormskirk Christmas lights switch-on tomorrow night (27th November).Read

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Anger as Swan Inn Christmas parties cancelled for Marco Pierre White refurbishment Nov 26 2009

ANGRY Christmas and birthday party organisers have complained after their parties at one of Marco Pierre White’s new restaurants were cancelled.Read

Spare a thought for hibernating animals this Winter Nov 26 2009

WHEN Winter hits and the cold frosty nights start to descend on the UK we just put the heating on and snuggle up with a nice mug of cocoa and watch TV.Read

Delight as West Lancs Boer War Memorial is restored Nov 26 2009

THE grandson of an Ormskirk war hero has welcomed the news that the memorial bearing his name has had essential restoration works on it.Read

Fiveways Pub in Ormskirk wins prestigious national Publican award Nov 26 2009

AN ORMSKIRK PUB is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award.Read

West Lancs Brownies groups looking for new members Nov 26 2009

BROWNIE and Guide units in Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk and Aughton are looking for more girls to join them in their range of exciting activities.Read

Pontville School in Ormskirk rated outstanding by OfSTED inspectors Nov 26 2009

A SPECIAL school in West Lancashire has been rated “outstanding” for the overall quality of its education and its residential provision.Read

Christmas activities at the Chapel Gallery in Ormskirk Nov 26 2009

ESCAPE from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping in Ormskirk and head to Chapel Gallery for some creative festive fun.Read

Big effort across West Lancs raises cash for Children In Need Nov 26 2009

PEOPLE across West Lancashire rose to the challenge to raise money for Children In Need.Read

Mayor’s Meanderings: West Lancashire Mayor and Mayoress enjoy fundraiser at Fat Olive Restaurant in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale Christmas Lights Switch-On Nov 26 2009

THIS week started off slowly on the mayoral role side.Read

West Lancs politicians at loggerheads over National Care Service proposals Nov 26 2009

A WAR of words has broken between two of West Lancashire’s leading politicians over disability benefits for the elderly.Read

Send us your memories of Christmases past Nov 26 2009

CHRISTMAS is a time when families get together and are full of the Christmas spirit.Read

Feature film hopes for Edge Hill lecturer David Jackson Nov 26 2009

A LECTURER and film director at Edge Hill University, whose work was featured at one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, is in talks about creating a feature film.Read

Baroness Ashton of Up Holland appointed European Commission Foreign Affairs spokesman Nov 26 2009

Top job in EC for politicianRead

Burscough FC fundraising appeal has positive start Nov 26 2009

AN appeal to save Burscough Football Club has got off to a good start.Read

Five people arrested following investigation in illegal toxic waste dumps Nov 26 2009

FIVE people have been arrested as part of an investigation into the organised dumping of toxic waste.Read

Edge Hill University student Rachael Elms climbs Mount Kilimanjaro to raise cash for Help For Heroes in memory of brother Corporal Liam Elms Nov 26 2009

AN EDGE Hill University student whose brother was killed while serving in Afghanistan has raised a staggering £17,500 for Help For Heroes.Read

Haskayne and Downholland Community Association hosts Christmas show at Haskayne Village Hall Nov 26 2009

ENJOY a Christmas show with a difference at Haskayne Village Hall.Read

Celebrate thankgiving at the Burscough Community Cafe at Burscough Bridge Station Nov 26 2009

CELEBRATE the American festival of thanskgiving in style in Burscough over the next couple of days.Read

Ormskirk gets ready to celebrate Lancashire Day Nov 26 2009

LANCASTRIANS across the county will be wearing their red roses with pride this Friday as Lancashire Day celebrations kick off.Read

Large crowd attends funeral of Burscough businessman Colin Iddon Nov 26 2009

A HUGE crowd gathered at St John’s Church for the fuenral of a popular ‘Burscough Billy’.Read

Woodland plans for Burscough landfill sites Nov 26 2009

SEEDS have been sown towards developing a Burscough Community Woodland on land on the Platts Lane and Mill Dam Lane landfill sites.Read

Skelmersdale Community Arts and Theatre group put on musical medley Nov 26 2009

IT’S A CASE of ‘the show must go on’ for a local drama group this month.Read

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