Council keeps pools open after pressure! It is good news for GMB union members and the local community in West Lancashire. Pools Saved Union Hails Win for West Lancashire Workers Community The union GMB represents over 70 workers. They work at two council-owned pools in West Lancashire, and the council decided to keep the pools…
Steve Rotheram joined Alex Rigby’s charity run across Merseyside to support Centre 56, a domestic abuse charity. Steve Rotheram Runs Part of 107 Mile Merseyside Charity Challenge Steve Rotheram joined Alex Rigby’s charity run today. This event happened on March 1, 2025. Alex runs to raise money for Centre 56, a domestic abuse charity. Alex…
Explore Ormskirk, Lancashire: A blend of historic sites, Edge Hill University influence, and community concerns. Ormskirk: Life in Lancashire Town Rich in History, Shaped by Students Ormskirk is in Lancashire, not Liverpool. Skelmersdale is nearby, but it lacks a station. Both towns may lose their public pools. The towns are close, yet very different. Skelmersdale…
An opposition group in West Lancashire proposes a budget to save threatened swimming pools, challenging council plans. West Lancashire Pools Saved? Alternative Budget Proposed by Councillor West Lancashire faces a budget meeting on Wednesday night. Two swimming pools, Park Pool and Nye Bevan Pool, may close as the council’s Labour group wants to close them.…
Aughton, Lancashire, thrives with Michelin stars boosting local businesses and drawing visitors to its acclaimed restaurants. Lancashire Village Aughton Celebrates Michelin Stars Putting it on the Map Aughton is a village thriving with excitement. They now have five Michelin stars. Three restaurants boast these coveted awards. Aughton sits near Maghull and Ormskirk. Tim Allen’s sō-lō…
Ormskirk and Skelmersdale pools face closure as council cites lack of Government funding and budget constraints Pools in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale to Close Due to Funding Issues Two local pools might close next month. They are in Ormskirk and Skelmersdale. The council faces budget issues. A government minister said there is no more money. He…
Network Rail apologizes for major disruption on Merseyrail lines due to signaling issues causing delays and cancellations. Merseyrail Faces Major Disruptions Network Rail Issues Apology Hey, guess what happened on February 18, 2025? There was major train trouble. Moorfields station was a mess during rush hour. Signalling issues caused it all. Network Rail said sorry…
Andrew Dawson killed two neighbors in 2010 after being released. Decades earlier, he murdered a shopkeeper in 1981. Killer Murders Neighbors After Release For Shopkeeper Death A new ITV program tells Andrew Dawson’s story. He murdered two neighbors in 2010. He was then 48 and went to jail. Years before, he killed someone as a…
A large sinkhole closed a main road. It led to traffic delays and rerouted bus services. Sinkhole Shuts Down St Helens Road in Ormskirk Causing Traffic Chaos A big sinkhole appeared overnight, shutting down St Helens Road in Ormskirk. The road remains closed for repairs, and metal barriers surround the sinkhole. Inrix reports the road…
Nurses Francine and Mark Smith left nursing to run The Dog and Gun Inn, finding success with food and community. Nurses Trade Scrubs for Suds Running Local Pub, Now Busier Than Ever Francine and Mark Smith dreamed of owning a pub. They were both nurses and wanted a career change. In 2019, they moved to…