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Scarisbrick singer Livvy Karalius hopes to make it through to finals of Teen Star UK

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A TEENAGE songstress from Scarisbrick is hoping to make her mark on the music world as she heads to the semi-finals of a national singing competition.

Former policeman defies doctor to complete half marathon for charity

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A SCARISBRICK man who risked his life to raise money for charity is celebrating after completing the Chester half marathon in under two hours.

West Lancashire man witnesses burial of British soldiers in northern France

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Care and doctors complex gets planning approval

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

WS LAMM & Co’s 70-bed care home in Banks has been granted planning permission.

Midwife of 34 years wins award at NHS Pride 2013

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A DEDICATED midwife was given a send off-to remember when she was presented with the Chief Executive’s Award after 34 years of service.

Runner raise thousands for Belle Vue House in Ormskirk

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A CHARITY fun run has helped to raise thousands for an Ormskirk-based assessment centre.

Doug Parkin from Tarleton to ride from Eiffel Tower to Blackpool tower for Christie Charity

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Children take part in colouring comp for Love Ormskirk

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

CHILDREN are to have their creative pictures of gingerbread houses put on display.

Martin Mere offers Advertiser readers the chance to win a day with its wardens

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

MARTIN Mere is offering young readers the chance to win a day with one of its wardens.

Scouting hero Bear Grylls visits West Lancashire troops

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

SURVIVAL expert Bear Grylls made a trip to West Lancashire last weekend as he stopped off at a major Scouting event.

Home needed for terrapin Terence who was abandoned in a Burscough lake

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A TERRAPIN is searching for a new home after being discovered abandoned in a Burscough lake.

HMOs recommended for approval by planning officers

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THE debate about West Lancashire Borough Council’s planning policy continues as two applications for multiple occupancy homes are recommended for approval.

Boat house catches fire in Rufford

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

TWO people have been taken to hospital after a boat house caught fire in Rufford.

Aughton man jailed for eight years for attacking girlfriend in front of her toddler son

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

AN AUGHTON man who battered his girlfriend in front of her toddler son has been jailed for eight years.

Thousands will pour in for vintage and classic cars

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THOUSANDS of visitors will descend upon Ormskirk fort the third annual Ormskirk Motorfest.

Police appeal for witnesses after cyclist injured in Bispham

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A CYCLIST has been left seriously hurt after his bike collided with a car in Bispham.

Former chief was among top local authority earners, say camppaigners

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

WEST Lancashire Borough Council’s chief executive was among the top 20 highest paid in a town hall rich list.

Meeting led to flying pens, swearing and chair walk out

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

A BURSCOUGH Parish Council meeting descended in to chaos last week, resulting in the chairman walking out less then two hours after being re-elected.

Luke Holden cycles 128 miles to raise funds for Mawdesley Methodist Church

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

THREE friends from Mawdesley have cycled more than 120 miles to help raise funds for their local church.

Burscough Primary is ‘outstanding’

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

BURSCOUGH Village Primary School has been given an “outstanding” grade after a glowing Ofsted report.