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Looking back at local history during town's popular Gingerbread Festival
THE Ormskirk Gingerbread Festival will take place again this summer on Sunday, July 13, from 10.30am.
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July 10, 2025
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The ball is in your court!
LOOKING BACK AT WIMBLEDON MEN'S FINALS WINNERS
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July 10, 2025
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Comic 'not surprised' at being spat at
A NON-BINARY and bisexual comedian who was spat at on the way to a gig said “it was upsetting but I wasn’t surprised by it”.
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July 10, 2025
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Ormskirk keep Marsh-ing on to KO quarter finals
Premier Division
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July 10, 2025
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Passengers left in dark on train due to power cut
TRAIN passengers were left stranded in darkness for two hours due to power supply issues, leading to a series of cancellations across the network.
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July 10, 2025
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I echo calls for return of A&E services at town hospital
AS YOUR MP, I am constantly talking to local residents about health care services available in West Lancashire. I know it is one of the most important issues for our community.
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July 10, 2025
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Emergency services for children could be relocated
RMSKIRK District Hospital's emergency services for children could be moved to Southport, under ideas being considered by regional NHS bodies.
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July 10, 2025
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Victim 'said, who's that guy in a mask?' before
A FORMER prison officer asked “who's that guy in a mask” just moments before he was fatally shot by a gunman, according to an eyewitness during a 999 call.
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July 10, 2025
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Behaviour order for man who let dogs hunt hares
A 'CRUEL' hunter who allowed his dogs to maim and kill hares in a Lancashire field has been sentenced.
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July 10, 2025
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Closure threat to children's A&E unit
Emergency services for children could be moved to Southport under ideas being considered by NHS
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July 10, 2025
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Raising funds and lots of runs
A CRICKET club has held its annual fundraiser for Zoe's Place.
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July 10, 2025
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Councils urged to work together on plans
THE LDRS understands modelling work is about to get under way to demonstrate how the costs of local government would be split across Lancashire depending on how many new authorities are ultimately created as part of the carve-up.
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July 10, 2025
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Doherty comes to the rescue
Jimmy Doherty's Big Bear Rescue (Sunday, Channel 4, 8pm) was shot over the course of a year, and in last week's opening programme, we followed Jimmy as he embarked on a mission to save two polar bears whose home.
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July 10, 2025
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Could mayoral figure feature in future?
WHILE Jim McMahon's letter sheds no light on the prospect of a mayoral referendum, it does offer some insight into whether the decision about adopting an Andy Burnham-style figurehead will ultimately rest with Lancashire itself - even if it is in the hands of its politicians rather than the people or if the post will be imposed on the county by the government.
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July 10, 2025
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Row over council referendum plan
Council leader wants to hold poll to gauge views on revamp at a cost of
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July 10, 2025
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National recognition for programme improving children's maths skills
CHILDREN'S maths skills are being boosted by an Edge Hill University teaching assistant-led programme, according to a leading education research organisation.
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July 10, 2025
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Murder accused ‘told brother delete any numbers ASAP'
Man on trial for shooting former prison officer contacted sibling
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July 10, 2025
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Greater police presence across county in initiative
SHOPPERS and businesses across Lancashire will see increased police patrols and 'targeted action' on town centre crime this summer, as the Home Secretary launches a major blitz to deliver safer high streets.
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July 10, 2025
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Murder accused ‘told brother delete any numbers ASAP’
Man on trial for shooting former prison officer contacted sibling
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July 10, 2025
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'I was literally living in hell, he told me I had met the devil himself'
Victim of 'Jekyll and Hyde' boyfriend tells of his abuse
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July 10, 2025
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Inquiry into murders of girls in town opens
Southport Inquiry
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July 10, 2025
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'My heart is broken for your loved ones'
DIOGO Jota's Merseyside barber said his 'heart is broken' after the death of the Liverpool striker.
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July 10, 2025
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Prost! Bar takes on German theme
A LONGSTANDING staple on Ormskirk's high street has undergone a massive transformation.
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July 10, 2025
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Residents angered by new A&E proposals
PATIENTS have slammed 'disgraceful' proposals to axe A&E services in either Southport or Ormskirk after NHS bosses announced plans to 'bring services together' at one site.
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July 10, 2025
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Mum shares impact of paedophile's abuse
THE mother of a young boy who suffered rape and abuse at the hands of a depraved paedophile has shared the harrowing effects on both her and her son.
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July 03, 2025
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First for captains
IT’S hard to say with any certainty how “unique” something truly is in the Comp... but Maghull’s trip to Hightown St Mary's was probably the first time both captains have taken exactly 8/42 from exactly 16.5 overs.
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July 03, 2025
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Spot the Dolphin on your driveway
BYD DIVES INTO THE BUDGET ELECTRIC VEHICLE MARKET WITH QUALITY SURF FOR CITY TURF
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July 03, 2025
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Businesswoman's boho designs take Glastonbury by storm
34-year-old launched company with £300 borrowed off mum
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July 03, 2025
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'I want to thank the council for what you do it's not always appreciated'
Chaplain urges people to have faith in politics despite challenges
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July 03, 2025
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Magee magic proves difference
WHITEFIELD bounced back from a horror start to win the Comp's first Battle of Knowsley, beating Prescot & Odyssey by 69 runs in their Division Two clash.
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