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Chorley drug arrests: five charged

2:08pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010

FIVE men have been charged with various drugs and money laundering offences after police executed a series of warrants at addresses in Chorley, Coppull and South Ribble yesterday.

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Police chief says Chorley forensic lab closure could hit fight against drugs

4:33pm Tuesday 16th February 2010

CRACKING drug crime in Lancashire could be hit by the closure of the county’s forensic lab.

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Chorley theme park to recruit more than 200 people

1:54pm Tuesday 16th February 2010

A Chorley theme park is recruiting more than 200 people as it starts its annual search for seasonal staff.

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Police meeting with truckers held at Chorley motorway services

4:28pm Thursday 5th November 2009

Police held a PACT meeting with a difference, attended by around 100 heavy goods vehicles and their drivers.

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Police meeting for Charnock Richard and Heskin

11:35am Thursday 29th October 2009

A new monthly police meeting is starting up for residents living within Charnock Richard and Heskin.

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Chorley theme park launch for sign language campaign

1:07pm Monday 3rd August 2009

The British Deaf Association’s annual Learn to Sign Week campaign, which will take place in October, is being launched at a Chorley theme park.

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Police meeting in Charnock Richard

4:29pm Friday 31st July 2009

A police community meeting wil take place in Charnock Richard on Monday, August 3.

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Charity horse show in Charnock Richard

3:03pm Tuesday 21st July 2009

A charity horse show takes place at Parkers In The Fields Farm, Belth Lane, Charnock Richard, on Saturday August 1.

Motorway chaos after multiple accident near Chorley

1:40pm Monday 13th July 2009

The air ambulance landed on the M6 near Chorley on Sunday after a multiple accident left a motorcyclist injured.

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Police warn Chorley horse owners after spate of equipment thefts

1:59pm Monday 13th July 2009

Police in Chorley are advising people involved in equestrianism to keep their equipment locked up and to be wary of anyone offering equipment for sale.

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Half-price Camelot fun for Burnley fans

11:34am Wednesday 3rd June 2009

JUBILANT Burnley fans who witnessed their team’s play-off success are being offered half-price admission to the Camelot Theme Park.

Came-lotta! Crowds flock to re-opened Camelot theme park

3:00pm Wednesday 27th May 2009

CAMELOT Theme Park has reported a bumper start to the season, just weeks after being on the brink of closure.

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Wine lorry overturns on M6 at Charnock Richard

12:17pm Monday 27th April 2009

A lorry laden with wine has overturned on the M6 causing lane closures and delays for motorists.

Hundreds of jobs available at Camelot theme park

1:41pm Wednesday 15th April 2009

Hundreds of seasonal jobs are up for grabs this weekend for those wishing to work the "knight shift".

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Camelot Theme Park saved

1:50pm Tuesday 31st March 2009

Camelot Theme Park has been saved from receivership and will reopen in May.

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Charnock Richard hotel saved - but Camelot's future still unclear

1:25pm Thursday 12th March 2009

AROUND 80 jobs have been saved after the future of Park Hall Hotel, Charnock Richard, was secured.

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Camelot Theme Park calls in receivers

5:11pm Tuesday 3rd February 2009

Camelot Theme Park and Park Hall Hotel were placed into receivership today, threatening more than 100 jobs.

Chorley mayor's invitation to have a ball

9:20am Saturday 10th January 2009

One of the biggest nights of the Chorley Mayor’s calendar is getting closer and the public are being invited to dance the night away while at the same time raising funds for charity.

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'Royal visit' at Charnock Richard pub

9:07am Tuesday 6th January 2009

Pub-goers at the Bowling Green in Charnock Richard had to do a double take last week when a Royal visitor popped in for some food.

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Santa clash at Charnock Richard hotel for TV comedy drama

4:44pm Friday 19th December 2008

A Charnock Richard hotel was transformed into a Lithuanian town for the filming of a star-studded TV drama.

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Charnock Richard car fire brings M6 traffic to a halt

4:07pm Friday 14th November 2008

Traffic is stationary on the M6 southbound near Chorley due to smoke blowing across the road from a car fire just after Charnock Richard Services.

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Lorry causes M6 traffic chaos

10:23am Thursday 13th November 2008

Traffic came to a standstill on the motorway at Charnock Richard after a lorry broke down.

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Charnock Richard toilets win four star rating

7:50am Saturday 8th November 2008

Drivers caught short at the Welcome Break services at Charnock Richard can be safe in the knowledge that they are spending a penny in a lap of luxury.