Lancashire Telegraph | Chorley

Tributes to Chorley man killed on M6

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:23:52 +0000

TRIBUTES have been paid to a Chorley man who was knocked down and killed by a vehicle on the M6.

Young Chorley driver killed two teenage girls, court heard

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:51:02 +0000

A YOUNG driver killed two teenage girls by ignoring warning signs and illegally turning right at a dangerous road junction, a court heard.

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

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:50:00 +0000

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

Nine face trial over football violence in Chorley

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:52:16 +0000

Nine men will face trial accused of taking part in violence after a football match in Chorley last year.

Bulldozers roll in at sheltered housing flats in Coppull

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:53:55 +0000

Demolition has started on a block of 23 sheltered housing flats in Coppull.

Chorley charity opens its doors to teens

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:46:59 +0000

A Chorley charity has opened its doors on Thursday evenings to help teenagers into work – and off the streets.

Police appeal for witnesses after Chorley man killed on M6

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:12:11 +0000

A MAN has died after being hit by a car on the M6 in Lancashire this morning.

Chorley knife-wielding man held following three-hour siege

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:18:08 +0000

A KNIFE-wielding man sparked a three-hour siege by hiding in an attic and threatening emergency services.

Chorley villages get 20mb broadband service

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:38:51 +0000

More than 20,000 properties in Lancashire now have access to faster broadband.

Lancashire police’s horses named by Derian House youngsters

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:33:01 +0000

Youngsters from a Chorley children’s hospice have named Lancashire police’s latest horse recruit.

Euxton primary school ‘outstanding in all areas’

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:36:01 +0000

A primary school is now officially one of the best in the north after it received an ‘outstanding in all areas’ score in its Ofsted inspection.

Brown bin food recycling boost for Chorley

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:23:27 +0000

A bid to boost recycling rates in Chorley by collecting more food waste is to be introduced.

Free home heating checks for Chorley residents

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:26:31 +0000

As temperatures dip below freezing, householders and private tenants in Chorley could benefit from a free scheme to save money and make homes warmer.

Police warn Chorley FC fans ahead of big match

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:28:41 +0000

Police are warning football supporters attending this weekend’s big match at Victory Park to behave or face arrest.

Intruders ‘risking lives’ on Chorley disused retail site

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:18:01 +0000

Intruders are “risking their lives” entering a huge disused retail site in Chorley, police have warned.

Clayton Brook man had £4k in benefits paid

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:20:36 +0000

A man has admitted three offences of fraudulently obtaining benefits totalling more than £4,000.

Chorley building society clerk held manager hostage with knife

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:42:05 +0000

A CHORLEY building society clerk has confessed to holding his manager hostage and terrorising him with a knife.

Hunt for Chorley forged £50 note man

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:45:26 +0000

A FORGED Scottish £50 note fraudster has struck at a Chorley hotel.

Chorley painter and decorator killed by reversing van

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:01:27 +0000

A PAINTER and decorator was killed when he was hit by a reversing van outside a cinema he was working at, an inquest has heard.

Chorley 22nd quiz takes Gordon Burns down memory lane

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:58:27 +0000

ONE of television’s most famous quiz and news hosts returned to Chorley this week to ask questions at a school competition