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Two jailed for life for Chorley murder
1:55pm Friday 19th March 2010
A cold-blooded duo who arranged the killing of a student found dead at a Chorley beauty spot have been jailed for life.
Rare swans spotted at Chorley country park
2:14pm Friday 19th March 2010
Rare visitors to a Chorley park have been ruffling feathers amongst visitors.
Housing charity: Chorley among worst in country for affordable homes
2:19pm Friday 19th March 2010
Chorley council ranks among the worst in the country for delivering enough affordable homes to meet local need, housing charity Shelter has claimed.
Parking restrictions proposed for Chorley 'danger roads'
2:20pm Friday 19th March 2010
Parking restrictions are being proposed on Preston Road and Back Lane in Whittle-le-Woods and Clayton-le-Woods.
Dog fouling crackdown on Chorley's streets
2:21pm Friday 19th March 2010
A crack down on Chorley dog walkers who fail to pick up after their pets is underway.
Charity for the blind to hold Chorley event
2:23pm Friday 19th March 2010
Action for Blind People’s sight loss information service is to visit the Flat Iron car park, Union Street, Chorley.
Chorley clothing store set to close
2:53pm Thursday 18th March 2010
The Chorley branch of clothing chain Ethel Austin is set to close, it has been announced.
VIDEO: Chorley bus driver wins £2.3m on lottery
12:20pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
A Chorley bus driver said he wouldn't be quitting his job despite winning £2.3million on the lottery.
Digger stolen from Brinscall taken on mile-long ride
9:11am Wednesday 17th March 2010
An stolen industrial digger was driven on a mile-long journey of destruction over moors before plunging over the edge of a quarry.
TVs donated to Chorley hospital
9:29am Wednesday 17th March 2010
The Friends of Chorley Hospital charity has funded 12 new televisions, worth over £1,500 for patients.
Chorley to double its amount of allotments
2:03pm Tuesday 16th March 2010
Green-fingered residents looking to grow their own fruit and vegetables have welcomed plans for more than 150 new allotments in Chorley.
Shop occupancy in Chorley town centre increases
2:30pm Tuesday 16th March 2010
New figures show the number of empty shops in Chorley town centre has reduced.
Wainwright evening for historical society
2:13pm Tuesday 16th March 2010
Brindle Historical Society are hosting An evening with Alfred Wainwright on Monday, March 22 in Brindle Community Hall.
Lancashire cigs ban landlord in election bid
11:27am Monday 15th March 2010
A PUB landlord, released this week after serving a jail term for defying anti-smoking laws, is to stand for parliament.
New maps on display in Chorley town centre
1:17pm Monday 15th March 2010
Visitors to Chorley will be able to make their way around the town centre a little easier with new maps pointing them in the right direction.
Wildlife club for Chorley youngsters to launch
1:43pm Monday 15th March 2010
Young people interested in learning more about wildlife and the outdoors can join a new club aimed at helping them discover, explore and conserve.
Chorley over 50s centre to mark official opening
1:29pm Monday 15th March 2010
The official opening of the Chorley Lifestyle Centre will be performed by the Mayor, Councillor Iris Smith next week.
Coppull community house to open this week
1:23pm Monday 15th March 2010
A new community ‘hub’ is being opened in Coppyull on Friday.
New 'youth bus' hopes to get Chorley kids on board
2:20pm Friday 12th March 2010
Young people in Chorley can now get out and about more easily – in their brand new bus.
Chorley Hip-Hop crew step forward at championships
2:17pm Friday 12th March 2010
A Chorley dance group have finished fourth in the UK Hip-Hop Championship Finals.
Bid to reduce energy waste at Chorley Hospital
6:00pm Friday 12th March 2010
A campaign to reduce energy use at Chorley Hospital to cut costs and do less harm to the environment has been launched.
Anglezarke Reservoir road to be closed for a month
4:04pm Friday 12th March 2010
A ROAD at Anglezarke Reservoir will be closed for a month from March 22.
Cancer charity launches 5K run
2:22pm Friday 12th March 2010
The Rosemere Cancer Foundation is holding a 5K fun run and 3K walk.
Donation for Croston charity group
5:04pm Thursday 11th March 2010
A charity based in Croston, that aims to support village life in the area, has been given a £400 grant from The Co-operative's Community Fund.
Plans for 40 new homes in Coppull
5:02pm Thursday 11th March 2010
A planning application has been lodged to build 40 home on land close to a Coppull pub.
Lancashire landlord who flouted smoking ban out of jail
6:00pm Wednesday 10th March 2010
A LANCASHIRE pub landlord who flouted the smoking ban, has walked free from prison after an online campaign raised enough money to pay his fines.
Businessman's Caribbean gesture to aid Lancashire children's hospice
10:30am Wednesday 10th March 2010
HOLIDAYMAKERS destined for the Caribbean are being given the chance to rub shoulders with the stars while at the same time contributing to a Lancashire children’s hospice.
Chorley man fined for not clearing up after his dog
4:24pm Wednesday 10th March 2010
A CHORLEY man who failed to pick up after his dog when it fouled a verge was handed a fine and ordered to pay costs when he appeared before South Ribble magistrates.
Attendances soar at Chorley pools
4:26pm Wednesday 10th March 2010
FREE swim sessions at Chorley’s two pools have seen attendences soar since being launched last April.
Fishing gear stolen in Chorley home raid
1:24pm Tuesday 9th March 2010
Thieves escaped with more than £500 of fishing equipment after breaking into a Chorley shed.
Chorley entertainment previews
Show preview: Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre in Chorley (external link)
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 3:10pm Thursday 11 March 2010
Returning after a sell-out show last year, the comedy stars of stage, screen and YouTube come to Chorley on April 10 with songs, sketches, socks and violence.
Play preview: How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse in Nelson and Chorley (external link)
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 11:24am Friday 5 March 2010
A SHOW which sold out at the Fringe Festivals in Edinburgh, Oxford and Brighton, is coming to Nelson on March 19 and Chorley on May 22.
Exhibition preview: Stephanie Dingle retrospective in Chorley (external link)
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 3:19pm Friday 12 February 2010
ART lovers in Chorley will be able to take a peek at the work of an unsung hero of northern painting when an exhibition runs from February 26 to March 20.
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