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Ormskirk family’s grief over vandal attack on their late father’s car

A FAMILY is grief-stricken after their late father’s car was vandalised three days before his funeral. Read

Ormskirk woman diagnosed with swine flu virus

A WOMAN from Ormskirk has been diagnosed with swine flu. Read

Britain’s Got Talent finalists head to Liverpool Echo Arena this month

THE stars of Britain’s Got Talent are coming to the Echo Arena! Read

European elections: How they affect the people of Ormskirk

The European parliament also takes a leading role in examining issues such as equal opportunities, agriculture and disability rights. Read

Tasty treat for former Conservative Party leader William Hague

FORMER Conservative Party leader William Hague visited West Lancashire to meet local activists and voters ahead of this week’s county council and European elections. Read

Culture Secretary Andy Burnham MP visits Edge Hill University

THE state of the pitches at Blaguegate Lane playing fields was the focus of a visit to West Lancashire by Andy Burnham MP. Read

Father-of-four Andy Johnson scores success with his new football coaching career

A FATHER-OF-FOUR who was fed up with his job has set up his own football coaching school in Burscough. Read

Lydiate Marina faces opposition from residents living near Liverpool-Leeds Canal.

THE future of the proposed Lydiate Marina could be in jeopardy. Read

Ormskirk diver may have found Bonnie Prince Charlie’s gold

AN ORMSKIRK diver is leading a team which believes it has found Bonnie Prince Charlie’s missing gold. Read

Ainsdale man David Moore has pleaded guilty to stealing over £61,000 and awaits sentence next month

BOROUGH-WIDE: Police are urging people to be cautious following a spate of burglaries. On May 26, a ladies gold rose chain worth £200 was taken from a house on Pool Hey Lane in Scarisbrick. The following day at 3pm an £8,000 silver, green Jaguar S-type, registration PJ51 DWE, was taken from a house on Granville Park, Aughton. On May 28 an £11,000 black Subaru car, registration BL08 XH, was taken along with a paramotor flying machine, laptop, Canon camera and two flatscreen TVs, with a combined value of £20,000. Witnesses reported seeing two men with a Renault Kangoo van approach the property. In Scarisbrick a Chevrolet Tacuma was stolen from a property on Kew House Drive between 11.30pm on May 29 and 6.45am the next morning. The car was found burnt out in Moss Lane, Southport. A Mercedes Benz and Citreon Berlingo were also found burnt out in Haskayne after being taken from a house on Sumner Avenue between 7.30pm on May 30 and 4.30am the next morning. Anyone with information can contact Ormskirk Police on 0845-1253545 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0845-555111. Read

Ainsdale man David Moore has pleaded guilty to stealing over £61,000 and awaits sentence next month

BOROUGH-WIDE: Police are urging people to be cautious following a spate of burglaries. On May 26, a ladies gold rose chain worth £200 was taken from a house on Pool Hey Lane in Scarisbrick. The following day at 3pm an £8,000 silver, green Jaguar S-type, registration PJ51 DWE, was taken from a house on Granville Park, Aughton. On May 28 an £11,000 black Subaru car, registration BL08 XH, was taken along with a paramotor flying machine, laptop, Canon camera and two flatscreen TVs, with a combined value of £20,000. Witnesses reported seeing two men with a Renault Kangoo van approach the property. In Scarisbrick a Chevrolet Tacuma was stolen from a property on Kew House Drive between 11.30pm on May 29 and 6.45am the next morning. The car was found burnt out in Moss Lane, Southport. A Mercedes Benz and Citreon Berlingo were also found burnt out in Haskayne after being taken from a house on Sumner Avenue between 7.30pm on May 30 and 4.30am the next morning. Anyone with information can contact Ormskirk Police on 0845-1253545 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0845-555111. Read

A 32-year old Ormskirk teacher is recovering at home after being attacked on Formby beach.

A 32-YEAR OLD Ormskirk teacher is recovering at home after being attacked in front of dozens of people on Formby beach. Read

Plans for Ormskirk’s £350,000 model boat lake in final stages

ORMSKIRK could have its very own £350,000 model boating lake by next summer. Read

Support group for recovering alcoholics in Ormskirk could fold after being unable to find accommodation

A VITAL support group for recovering alcoholics in Ormskirk could fold after it was unable to find accommodation for its weekly meetings. Read

Father-of-four scores success with his new football coaching career

A FATHER-OF-FOUR who was fed up with his job has set up his own football coaching school in Burscough. Read

DJs’ event in Burscough to aid Alzheimer’s Society

LOCAL DJ’s will be presenting a mix of memorable 1960’s and 1970’s cult sounds as well as up to date floor fillers next week, all in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. Read

Grieving Skelmersdale mum helps launch Ormskirk Hospital book of remembrenace

A BOOK of Remembrance for families who have lost children has been opened in the Chapel at Ormskirk & District General Hospital. Read

We mustn’t over-react

WE have a duty to report the news - but that duty brings with it a responsibility we cannot ignore. Read

The Circus comes to Newburgh Fair

THE circus is coming to town, or rather it’s coming to Newburgh Village on Saturday, June 13. Read

The Circus comes to Newburgh Fair

THE circus is coming to town, or rather it’s coming to Newburgh Village on Saturday, June 13. Read

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