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Ormskirk News for 17 January 2013

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More retailers set to move into Ormskirk retail park after Home Bargains given green light to take over vacant unit Jan 17 2013

A DECISION to allow Home Bargains to move into an Ormskirk retail park is set to breathe new life into the struggling centre – with talks already underway with other retailers.Read

Edge Hill University to begin work on £16m media hub and 144 new student homes on Ormskirk campus by Spring after plans green lit Jan 17 2013

EDGE Hill University said it hopes to begin work on a £16m media hub and 144 new student homes by spring after both projects were given the go-ahead.Read

Cancer patients at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital trust benefiting from new post-surgery recovery techniques Jan 17 2013

CANCER patients who once stayed in hospital for two weeks or more following surgery are now going home after as little as two days.Read

Appeal after breeding pair of Harris Hawks stolen in Mere Brown farm raid Jan 17 2013

THE owners of a pair of Harris Hawks stolen from a farm’s aviary are appealing for help in tracking them down.Read

Ormskirk allotment society fear council may sell off their site Jan 17 2013

THE members of an Ormskirk allotment society fear their site may be sold by the council to improve efficiency.Read

Fears that protected greenfield land in West Lancs could be at mercy of developers until Local Plan approved Jan 17 2013

FEARS that areas of West Lancs green land could be at the mercy of housing developers have been sparked following a landmark appeal.Read

Thousands of pounds worth of designer items stolen in raid at Ormskirk boutique leaves owner devastated Jan 17 2013

AN ORMSKIRK shop owner was left devastated after burglars stole thousands of pounds worth of designer handbags, clothing and jewellery.Read

Entries sought for Banx-Factor talent contest at this year’s Banks Carnival Jan 17 2013

A NEW talent contest linking up with Banks Carnival has been launched – and entries are now being invited.Read

Plans for housing development at iconic former mill in Burscough given green light Jan 17 2013

A BID to convert the derelict Ainscough Mill in Burscough into 50 apartments and build 66 new homes on surrounding land were given the go-ahead by planners.Read

Huge potholes making popular Aughton road a hazard Jan 17 2013

CAVERNOUS potholes have been causing problems to drivers on a popular country road for months.Read

Martin Mere boss on why he is proud of the legacy he will leave after 40 years at the Burscough WWT site Jan 17 2013

HE has spent his entire working life at Martin Mere, helping create and develop wildlife habitats across the 600 acre site over four decades.Read

Fred Ollerton appointed as NFU West Lancashire farmer Jan 17 2013

THE NFU has appointed a West Lancashire farmer as new Lancashire County Chairman.Read

Cuadrilla to meet with residents ahead of submitting plans to frack Banks site Jan 17 2013

CUADRILLA is set to meet residents ahead of submitting plans to begin fracking in Banks.Read

West Lancashire church window dedicated to Great War sacrifice Jan 17 2013

ST JAMES’ church, in Westhead, features a war memorial that is highly unusual.Read

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