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Piglet escapes from Brinscall

5:56pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A plucky piglet made a dash for freedom when it escaped from its sty.

Artist creates Wiggins painting for new exhibition

Glynis Kidson with her painting

8:00am Saturday 5th January 2013

An artist has depicted some of the Chorley’s biggest sports stars as she prepares for a solo exhibition at Astley Hall.

Brinscall historian to lead winter walk

1:45pm Wednesday 28th November 2012

Brinscall historian David Clayton is leading a winter walk in the village on Saturday, December 1, setting off at 10am.

Allotment scheme teaches Pendle children about healthy eating

DOWN TO EARTH Sami and Hasan Iqbal busy on Bent Head Children’s Allotment, in Nelson

5:00pm Friday 16th November 2012

AN allotment aimed at helping children learn about healthy food and getting them active has been launched in Brierfield.

Countryside crime campaign in rural Chorley

12:00pm Sunday 2nd September 2012

A NEW police scheme aimed at clamping down on countryside crime has been launched.

Brinscall man attacked for attack on baby

12:48pm Wednesday 11th July 2012

A man from Brinscall has been found guilty of inflicting injuries on a 17-month-old baby boy because he disturbed him watching TV soap Hollyoaks.

Brinscall man denies hurting baby in TV fury

6:30pm Tuesday 3rd July 2012

A MAN accused of inflicting horrendous injuries on a 17-month-old boy has denied hurting the child because he disturbed him watching teen soap Hollyoaks.

Schoolboy biker recovering from horrific Chorley smash in warning to other riders

INJURIES The scars of one of the operations

10:50am Wednesday 8th February 2012

A SCHOOLBOY, recovering from horrific injuries after crashing his motorcycle, has warned other young bikers to take care on the roads.

Chorley soldier Jonjo Kerr out of X-Factor for second time

OUT AGAIN Jonjo Kerr

2:19pm Sunday 13th November 2011

CHORLEY soldier Jonjo Kerr last night had his X Factor dream shattered for a second time.

Brinscall baths centenary celebrations

100 year splash: Cildren take to canoes at the pool

4:39pm Tuesday 28th June 2011

Saturday was a day of celebration in Brinscall as the swimming pool marked its 100th birthday A centenary family day brought the community together both in and out of the pool.

Day of celebratrion planned for Brinscall pool centenary

100th Birthday: Brinscall baths

3:47pm Tuesday 21st June 2011

A Chorley swimming pool marks its 100th birthday this weekend with a day of celebration.

Former headteacher's book on abandoned Lancashire village

RESEARCH David Clayton

2:47pm Thursday 9th June 2011

THE STORY of how a whole community suddenly abandoned their homes in the hills above a Lancashire village has been uncovered by a former headteacher.

Celebrations as Brinscall children's centre opened

Caption: County Councillor Susie Charles, Cabinet Member for Children and Schools (centre), with staff, families and children at the opening of Millfields Children's Centre

9:40am Monday 30th May 2011

A new children's centre in Brinscall is officially up and running.

Eight ducks killed at Chorley beauty spot

12:59pm Sunday 24th April 2011

EIGHT ducks have been found mutilated at a popular Lancashire beauty spot.

Lancashire boy is best man - aged 4!

TRANSPORT: Hugo with dad, the tractor and mascot Sally Cat

11:35am Thursday 24th February 2011

MEET Hugo Mellodey-Hayes, the four-year-old best man.

Chorley Conservative councillor held in benefits fraud probe

SUSPENDED Coun Alison Hansford

9:40am Friday 18th February 2011

A COUNCILLOR has been arrested on suspicion of benefit fraud.

Brinscall fete is sunny success

Youngsters take part in the parade from Withnell to the festival field in Brinscall

12:38pm Tuesday 22nd June 2010

Youngsters in fancy dress, musical bands and runners were just some of the people descending on a Chorley village for its annual fete.

Fire crews attend large moorland fire near Brinscall

Fire crews attend large moorland fire near Brinscall

11:35am Friday 18th June 2010

Dozens of fire officers tackled a moorland blaze near Brinscall.

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.

Villagers celebrate green light for river walkway

5:24pm Thursday 8th October 2009

Residents in Brinscall will soon be able to enjoy leafy walks along a hidden length of the Goit River, thanks to a £65,000 footpath scheme.

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