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Skelmersdale Advertiser, Ormskirk Advertiser, Skelmersdale news, Ormskirk News, West Lancashire news, Skelmersdale United, Burscough FC, jobs in Skelmersdale and Ormskirk, weather http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/west-lancashire-entertainment/west-lancashire-bands/2008/09/04/join-the-advertiser-s-open-mic-band-directory-80904-21677442/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:38:00 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/west-lancashire-entertainment/west-lancashire-bands/2008/09/04/join-the-advertiser-s-open-mic-band-directory-80904-21677442/ OUR ONLINE Open Mic directory is proving a big hit with musicians throughout the area, and there is still time to sign up. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/policeman-on-bnp-list-is-suspended-80904-22307464/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:35:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/policeman-on-bnp-list-is-suspended-80904-22307464/ A serving police officer included in a list of British National Party members leaked on an internet blog has been suspended from duty, police said. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/england-no-longer-a-goal-for-wilkinson-80904-22307403/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:15:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/england-no-longer-a-goal-for-wilkinson-80904-22307403/ Jonny Wilkinson has admitted he is no longer motivated by a possible return to the England team - and believes Danny Cipriani will prove a worthy long-term successor. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/jobcentre-closures-to-be-reviewed-80904-22307206/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:35:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/jobcentre-closures-to-be-reviewed-80904-22307206/ There were calls for the Government to halt its JobCentre closure programme, after a minister said he was reviewing it in the light of the economic crisis. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/pietersen-gutted-after-farcical-finish-80904-22307104/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:15:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/pietersen-gutted-after-farcical-finish-80904-22307104/ Kevin Pietersen admitted Thursday's 16-run defeat to India in the third one-day international was a "bitter pill to swallow" after the match ended in farcical circumstances at Green Park. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/tanker-owners-in-talks-with-pirates-80904-22306692/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:05:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/tanker-owners-in-talks-with-pirates-80904-22306692/ The Saudi owners of the Sirius Star are reportedly negotiating with pirate hijackers despite pleas from British and Saudi governments not to pay the ransom. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/rbs-bail-out-plan-is-approved-80904-22306670/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:05:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/rbs-bail-out-plan-is-approved-80904-22306670/ Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland approved a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/firms-announce-major-job-cuts-80904-22306317/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:35:17 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/firms-announce-major-job-cuts-80904-22306317/ Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/rbs-boss-sorry-over-bail-out-plan-80904-22306412/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:35:17 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/rbs-boss-sorry-over-bail-out-plan-80904-22306412/ The chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland apologised to shareholders ahead of a vote on a £20 billion Government bail-out package. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/speeding-plan-too-little-and-late-80904-22306188/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:35:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/speeding-plan-too-little-and-late-80904-22306188/ The family of two boys killed by ex-Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick in a crash on the M6 said measures to crack down on speeding motorists and drink-and-drug drivers were too little, too late. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/hedman-claims-city-approach-80904-22306087/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/hedman-claims-city-approach-80904-22306087/ Former Sweden goalkeeper Magnus Hedman claims he has turned down the chance to join Manchester City on loan as cover for the injured Joe Hart. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/firms-announce-hundreds-of-job-cuts-80904-22306004/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:05:19 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/firms-announce-hundreds-of-job-cuts-80904-22306004/ Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/gallas-reveals-arsenal-rifts-80904-22305510/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:15:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/gallas-reveals-arsenal-rifts-80904-22305510/ Arsenal skipper William Gallas has revealed rifts in the dressing room undermining the club's current campaign and has suggested his team-mates have been unsettled by one member of the squad. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/sheridan-ruled-out-80904-22305449/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:15:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/sheridan-ruled-out-80904-22305449/ England prop Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of Saturday's international against South Africa after failing to recover from a neck injury. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/accused-took-girl-on-park-trips-80904-22304892/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:35:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/accused-took-girl-on-park-trips-80904-22304892/ The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he took the schoolgirl on trips to the park, a court heard. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/west-lancashire-sport/skelmersdale-united/2008/11/20/skem-boss-lawson-plots-derbyshire-double-80904-22304718/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:02:00 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/west-lancashire-sport/skelmersdale-united/2008/11/20/skem-boss-lawson-plots-derbyshire-double-80904-22304718/ TOMMY Lawson says the lure of "mixing it with the big boys" is driving his Skelmersdale United side onto FA Trophy success this weekend. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/helguson-makes-loan-move-80904-22304303/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:17 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/helguson-makes-loan-move-80904-22304303/ New QPR boss Paulo Sousa has made Bolton striker Heidar Helguson his first signing. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/ireland-make-three-changes-80904-22304529/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:17 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/ireland-make-three-changes-80904-22304529/ Ireland have recalled Geordan Murphy and Jerry Flannery for Saturday's showdown with Argentina at Croke Park. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/hughes-on-keeper-hunt-80904-22304010/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/hughes-on-keeper-hunt-80904-22304010/ Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is scouring the transfer market for a goalkeeper after being given permission by the Premier League to recruit a temporary replacement for the injured Joe Hart. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/routledge-in-bluebirds-loan-switch-80904-22304067/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/routledge-in-bluebirds-loan-switch-80904-22304067/ Aston Villa winger Wayne Routledge has joined Championship side Cardiff on an initial two-month loan deal. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/rovers-trial-for-egypt-international-80904-22304243/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:16 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/rovers-trial-for-egypt-international-80904-22304243/ Egypt midfielder Ahmed Al-Muhammadi is set to undergo a trial with Barclays Premier League club Blackburn. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/compensation-available-for-gunners-80904-22303894/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/compensation-available-for-gunners-80904-22303894/ Arsenal could be eligible for up to £1.5million in compensation for Theo Walcott's injury while on England duty, the Football Association have confirmed. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/keane-denies-fa-charge-80904-22303950/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:15:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/keane-denies-fa-charge-80904-22303950/ Sunderland manager Roy Keane has denied a Football Association charge of improper conduct. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/shannon-jury-shown-tether-strap-80904-22303737/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:05:18 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/shannon-jury-shown-tether-strap-80904-22303737/ A police scenes of crime officer has shown a Leeds Crown Court jury an elasticated strap with a loop on the end which was taken from the flat where schoolgirl Shannon Matthews was eventually found. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/palace-worker-denies-being-in-bnp-80904-22303667/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:05:17 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/palace-worker-denies-being-in-bnp-80904-22303667/ A worker in the Queen's household whose name appears on a list of British National Party members has denied being involved in the far-right party, Buckingham Palace said. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/tougher-targets-on-saving-water-80904-22303731/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:05:17 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/tougher-targets-on-saving-water-80904-22303731/ Water companies must help customers save 40% more water from 2010 following a "lacklustre" performance by some suppliers, Ofwat has announced. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/baby-p-review-will-not-be-released-80904-22303536/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:05:15 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/baby-p-review-will-not-be-released-80904-22303536/ The Government has refused to release a detailed report into the mistakes made by authorities in the Baby P case. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/duo-set-the-pace-in-hong-kong-80904-22302821/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:45:17 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/duo-set-the-pace-in-hong-kong-80904-22302821/ China's Liang Wen-chong and South African Richard Sterne will take a one-stroke lead into the second day of the UBS Hong Kong Open. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/england-lose-again-80904-22302757/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:45:14 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/national-sport/2008/11/20/england-lose-again-80904-22302757/ England slumped to their third successive defeat in the one-day series on Thursday after India successfully negotiated fading light to secure their triumph. http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/miliband-stands-firm-over-ransoms-80904-22302605/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:35:17 GMT http://www.osadvertiser.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/11/20/miliband-stands-firm-over-ransoms-80904-22302605/ Ransom payments to pirates will only encourage further hostage-taking, Foreign Secretary David Miliband has insisted.