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Mystery donor for Chorley Pals memorial statue
11:44am Friday 4th July 2008
A memorial statue to the Chorley Pals Regiment has moved a giant step towards becoming a reality.
Leyland supermarket collection for cadets
4:50pm Friday 4th July 2008
Staff and committee members of Chorley Sea Cadets will be holding a part-day collection with the cadets tomorrow, at the Morrisons supermarket, off Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, for Flag Day.
Chorley country park to host moth trapping event
5:10pm Friday 4th July 2008
People will be all of a flutter on Saturday evening as a Chorley a country park hosts a moth trapping event.
Spate of Chorley grate thefts causes road hazard
1:11pm Friday 4th July 2008
Thieves posing as workmen have stolen 13 iron grates from highways around Chorley in the past two weeks leaving behind a safety hazard for road users.
Chorley air cadets join veterans' ceremony
7:50am Friday 4th July 2008
Youngsters from Chorley’s Air Cadets took part in a veterans appreciation ceremony recently.
Chorley women to join Race for Life
9:50pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
More than 2,300 budding female runners, including women from Chorley, will descend on Worden Park in Leyland on Sunday for two Race for Life races.
Chorley dance teacher sets up group for youngsters
5:20pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
Chorley dance teacher Lindsey Brocklebank is hoping to whip up a storm among local youngsters with a new dance group.
Call for residents to join Chorley Smile action week
2:21pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
Residents are being urged to get involved in the borough’s third week of action to help keep making Chorley Smile.
Small Chorley businesses risk losing out financially
9:32am Thursday 3rd July 2008
Small businesses in Chorley could be missing out on Government cash awards, it has been revealed.
Bedroom fire in Chorley causes damage
9:22am Thursday 3rd July 2008
A bedroom fire at a property in Chorley caused severe damage to the room.
Plans for £1m Chorley development unveiled
5:23pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A preview of a £1million development for a Chorley eyesore has been unveiled.
Vandals snap memorial tree at Astley Village hospice
3:34pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Vandals have destroyed a tree planted in memory of a dead child at a Chorley children’s hospice.
New Euxton road markings to go
7:40am Thursday 3rd July 2008
New road markings at a busy Chorley roundabout branded as ‘nonsensical’ are to be removed.
Cul-de-sac residents row over Chorley garage
1:10pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A garage owner and his neighbours, who have been in a war of words for more than two years, are both blaming Chorley council for failing to find a solution.
Car park chaos for Chorley rail commuters
10:58am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Rail commuters in Chorley say they are being forced to use their cars for the next six weeks after it was announced the station car park is to close during forthcoming engineering work.
Green-fingered youngsters win Astley in Bloom
4:59pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Green-fingered youngsters in a Chorley village won prizes for their blooms at a local flower event.
Fun treat for Chorley FM
2:17pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Chorley FM listeners will be treated to surreal debates about the Lone Ranger’s horse and naked housework, after the station announced cult comedy duo, Sowerby and Luff, has joined its presenting team.
Plaque unveiled to commemorate Chorley Pals
4:17pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
A plaque has been unveiled in Chorley to commemorate the hundreds of men from the town who fought at the Somme.
Thousands join Chorley walking day
3:17pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
Thousands of people basked in the weekend sunshine for Chorley’s annual walking day.
MP visits Chorley church exhibition
10:06am Tuesday 1st July 2008
Lindsay Hoyle MP for Chorley attended the launch of the multi-faith exhibition at St Lawrence’s Church.
Boy, 13, due in court following burglary
5:44pm Monday 30th June 2008
A 13-year-old boy is to appear in court following a burglary at a house in Chorley.
Chorley Smile results revealed
4:18pm Monday 30th June 2008
People and groups who make Chorley Smile where rewarded for their efforts at the Town Hall on Thursday night, the Citizen can reveal.
Chorley to get new fire station
5:38pm Monday 30th June 2008
Chorley is to get a new fire station as part of a £17million scheme.
Breeze block smashed on car in Chorley causes damage
7:39pm Monday 30th June 2008
Vandals dropped a breeze block on the roof of a car and caused severe damage to the vehicle.
Lancashire soldiers report from Afghan streets
3:59pm Monday 30th June 2008
Civilian soldiers from Lancashire, including an IT worker and a truck driver, have taken to the streets of war-torn Afghanistan.
Cardio machine boost for Heartbeat
6:19pm Sunday 29th June 2008
Central Lancashire Primary Care Trust, which ias responsible for health care in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, is providing three cardio machines for Heartbeat, a charity dedicated to helping people who have suffered a heart illness, heart attack, cardiac surgery or angina.
Chorley firm wins 'green' award
12:49pm Sunday 29th June 2008
A business in Chorley has been hailed as a “Green Business Hero” after picking-up an honour from the Northwest Business Environment Awards 2008.
Chorley social club to help fund North West Air Ambulance
9:49pm Saturday 28th June 2008
A Chorley social club is to help fund the region’s air ambulances, it was announced this week.
New TV ad for Camelot
3:29pm Saturday 28th June 2008
Manchester-based Clear Marketing has produced a new TV commercial for Camelot Theme Park in Chorley.
National News
Emmerdale actor Hornby dies aged 63
Updated 4:12pm Friday 4th July 2008
Clive Hornby - Emmerdale's flat cap-wearing Jack Sugden - died on Thursday night at the age of 63, it was announced.
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