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Chorley councillor's ‘Asian bullies’ e-mail probe

DISPUTE: Councillor Pat Case

2:07pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A LEADING county councillor is to be investigated by a conduct watchdog after she sent an e-mail describing local Asians as ‘bullies’.

Chorley pub landlady jailed for blackmail

4:08pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A Chorley pub landlady has been jailed for a year for a blackmail offence.

Chorley Rotary club lends a hand to charity

Martin Reid, International Committee Chairman,  Peter Bromley, Club President, Tracy Daglish Charity Administrator, and Matty and Luca Barrow from The Legacy Rainbow House

3:44pm Thursday 9th July 2009

The Chorley and Astley Rotary Club’s Charity concert held earlier this year at the Town Hall featuring Bishop Rawstorne CE Language College’s Big Band, has been hailed a great fundraising success.

Marathon effort for Chorley hospice

Roya Khadem of Derian House with Sandra Snape

3:47pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A Chorley children's hospice received a funding boost after a woman' gruelling marathon challenge.

Lancs road safety magazine gets star treatment

3:39pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Hollyoaks star Ricky Whittle, Dominic Littlewood and Rock FM's Adam Catterall are just a few of the famous names lending their support to the latest edition of Roadlife magazine, available now.

Woodland cash incentives unveiled for landowners

3:25pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Landowners and farmers are being offerred new rates for grants to help boost their woodland areas.

Man's sentence increased for failing to pay back proceeds of crime

3:06pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A man, who failed to pay back nearly £300,000 proceeds of crime has been told he will spend longer in prison.

It's a Knockout for Adlington

3:09pm Thursday 9th July 2009

A local cancer charity will be staging an It’s a Knockout competition in aid of cancer patients.

Chorley woman's pond death is not suspicious

2:53pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Police have said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a Chorley woman found dead in a pond.

Police warning after attempted theft of game birds

2:56pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Police are issuing a warning to game farmers in the County following the attempted theft of nearly 1,000 poults from a Lancashire farm.

Man injured in Chorley knife attack

12:46pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

Four people were arrested after a man received arm injuries after a knife attack on a Chorley Street.

Chorley folk urged to pick 'flu friends'

10:24am Wednesday 8th July 2009

Health bosses are urging people to choose ‘flu friends’ as they continue to prepare for a possible increase in swine flu cases.

Rosemere invites walkers to Morecambe Bay

1:34pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

A local cancer charity is inviting people to raise money by taking a stroll across Morecambe Bay.

Chorley soldier in arduous Alpine challenge

1:27pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

A soldier from Chorley flew to Bavaria last weekend to compete in what the Army recognise as the most arduous orienteering endurance challenge there is.

Prince's Trust youngsters give Chorley church a makeover

1:14pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

The grounds of a Chorley church has been given a makeover by young volunteers.

Hospice appeals for cyclists for 60 mile ride

1:23pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

St Catherine's Hospice is looking for people aged 14 and over to pedal their way to raise funds.

Clayton Brook to host youth festival

11:34am Wednesday 8th July 2009

A two-day youth festival is to be held in Clayton Brook later this month.

Chorley Hospital marked on facilities

11:13am Wednesday 8th July 2009

Chorley Hospital has received positive scores in a survey looking at cleanliness, food and privacy.

Charity to host its first 20/20 cricket match

11:04am Wednesday 8th July 2009

The leading cancer charity which serves Chorley is to hold its first ever twenty20 charity cricket match.

Nursery celebrates 'outstanding' inspection

Children and staff at Playdor nursery

3:06pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

Staff and children at a Chorley nursery celebrated after being labelled ‘outstanding’ by inspectors.

Pop sensation invites library kids to pick her gigs

3:43pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

Brand new pop sensation, MPHO, will be performing a special concert in one Lancashire library as part of the award winning Get it Loud in Libraries, and it's your choice where she plays.

MP attacks Euxton forensic science jobs threat

Lindsay Hoyle MP

3:19pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

THE fight to save 200 forensic science jobs in Lancashire has intensified with MP Lindsay Hoyle likening members of his own Government to “bully boys in suits”.

Chorley poker ace in Vegas championship bid

3:48pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

Chorley poker ace Jon Kalmar is hoping for a repeat perferomance as he competes in The World Series of Poker on Las Vegas. The tournament is the world's biggest and richest poker tournament as he takes on the great and good for a world title and a credit crunch busting $8.5 million first prize Jon is currently eighth going into the second round of the tournament and if goes well has another six days of poker to play.

Planners to hear £700m Preston Tithebarn scheme debated

3:39pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

A CONTROVERSIAL £700 million redevelopment of Preston will go before planners in the next week.

Burglary crackdown: 78 arrested in first week

3:23pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

Police have arrested 78 people in the first week of their month-long campaign aimed at tackling burglary in Lancashire.

4 Lancashire County Council staff sacked over offensive e-mails

3:33pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

FOUR council staff have been sacked following a three-month investigation into offensive emails.

Chorley Pals' relatives at book launch

Steve Williams (back row third left) and John Garforth (back row third right) with relatives of the Chorley Pals

11:04am Monday 6th July 2009

Relatives of the Chorley Pals joined two local authors for a launch of a book on the First World War heroes.

Chorley summer kids' activities announced

3:38pm Monday 6th July 2009

Parents in Chorley looking for fun activities to keep their children busy over the summer holidays can check out the new Get Up and Go brochure, which is out now.

Arrests after TV appeal

4:26pm Monday 6th July 2009

Following the appearance of over 45 Lancashire wanted faces on last month's Crimewatch Roadshow, four of the county's most wanted people have now been located.

Police to hold burglary road shows

4:31pm Monday 6th July 2009

Police are joining forces with partners in Chorley and South Ribble to host crime prevention road shows.


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