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  • Barnardo’s calls for holiday volunteers
    7:46am today
    Families and individuals across Preston, South Ribble, Chorley and West Lancashire are being asked to Give a little time and make a big difference' to local disabled children and their families.

    Chorley theatre company plans Romeo and Juliet auditionsChorley theatre company plans Romeo and Juliet auditions
    1:30pm Sat 17 May 08
    A Chorley theatre company is holding open auditions for a forthcoming performance of the Shakesperian love classic, Romeo and Juliet.

    Chorley businessman picks up awardChorley businessman picks up award
    10:56am Sat 17 May 08
    A Chorley businessman has been presented with an Oscar' from the wall and floor tile industry.

    Chorley Sea Cadets calls for new members
    7:55am Saturday 17th May 2008
    Chorley Sea Cadets are calling for local youngsters to get involved with the club.

    Chorley and Preston legal eagles issue cosmetic surgery warning
    8:46pm Saturday 17th May 2008
    Forbes Solicitors, which has offices in Chorley and Preston, is warning people who are considering cosmetic procedures to check the qualifications of the consultants before embarking on surgery.

    Illegal Chorley takeaway workers face deportation
    3:30pm Friday 16th May 2008
    Two illegal workers face deportation after being arrested last night in a Chorley takeaway.

    Chorley Council organises holiday fun
    2:33pm Friday 16th May 2008
    People are being invited to be a king or queen for the day at Chorley's Astley Hall.

    Chorley Central Library launch community history monthChorley Central Library launch community history month
    12:30pm Fri 16 May 08
    Nearly 100 people attended the launch of Lancashire Library's Local and Community History Month 2008 which took place at Chorley Central Library recently.

    Chorley MP tables motion on US climate changeChorley MP tables motion on US climate change
    11:49am Fri 16 May 08
    Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle has tabled a Commons Motion urging the United States government to tackle climate change.

    Public services board set up for older Chorley residents
    9:20am Friday 16th May 2008
    Local residents, aged 50 and over and living in Chorley, are invited to have their say in how local public services are provided by becoming a member of the Chorley Older Peoples Partnership Board.

    Chorley Sea Cadets plan Leyland flag day
    7:59pm Friday 16th May 2008
    Chorley Sea Cadets are planning a flag day at the Morrisons supermarket, off Golden Hill Lane, Leyland, on July 5.

    Man drowns in Anglezarke reservoir trying to save girlMan drowns in Anglezarke reservoir trying to save girl
    11:35am Thu 15 May 08
    UPDATED: A 34-year-old man drowned after attempting to save his girlfriend's daughter from Anglezarke reservoir, near Chorley.

    Prom night for Chorley school leavers
    9:34pm Thursday 15th May 2008
    The school leavers from Southlands High School in Chorley enjoyed their prom night at Haigh Hall in Wigan last weekend.

    Looking back at Great War heroesLooking back at Great War heroes
    4:02pm Thu 15 May 08
    A Chorley woman has loaned pictures of her grandfather during the First World War to an exhibition planned for next month.

    Bishop of Blackburn lobbies PM Gordon Brown for crisis fundingBishop of Blackburn lobbies PM Gordon Brown for crisis funding
    3:04pm Thu 15 May 08
    Prime Minister Gordon Brown is being lobbied by Lancashire's most senior Anglican clergyman fearing a funding crisis will sabotage an acclaimed prisoners' family support scheme in the county.
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    Chorley MP calls for armed forces improvementsChorley MP calls for armed forces improvements
    10:57am Thu 15 May 08
    Member of Parliament for Chorley, Lindsay Hoyle, has called on defence ministers to do more to improve the quality of life for armed forces personnel.

    Motorcyclist dies in M65 crash
    7:41am Thursday 15th May 2008
    A MOTORCYCLIST died close to junction five of the M61 at Brindle after crashing in to barriers in the central reservation of the motorway.
    Reader comments (6)

    Lancashire holidaymakers in emergency contact scheme
    12:01am Friday 16th May 2008
    HOLIDAYMAKERS and backpackers from Lancashire are being urged to sign up to a new service that will help them stay in touch with family in the event of a crisis abroad.

    Chorley chip pan fire causes major damage
    2:34pm Thursday 15th May 2008
    A chip pan blaze severely damaged a kitchen in a house in Chorley last night.

    Lancashire soldiers face new death probe
    8:54am Thursday 15th May 2008
    SOLDIERS from the Queen's Lancashire Regiment will face a further probe in to their part in the death of an Iraqi detainee.
    Reader comments (4)

    Win a trip to the Olympic Games as a sports reporterWin a trip to the Olympic Games as a sports reporter
    2:20pm Thu 15 May 08
    Calling all young, budding sports reporters! Here's your chance to win a trip to the Olympics in Beijing this summer. Deadline extended until May 21

    Astley Park routes to close for £2m upgrade
    9:49pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
    Visitors to Chorley's Astley Park are being advised of closures in the coming weeks as work on the £2m upgrade nears completion.

    Tributes to popular Croston villagerTributes to popular Croston villager
    7:23pm Wed 14 May 08
    Sympathy cards have filled the house of a popular Croston man who died outside his local pub.

    Rangers' invasion causes Lancashire train chaosRangers' invasion causes Lancashire train chaos
    5:05pm Wed 14 May 08
    Hundreds of passengers were left stranded at Preston, Chorley and Blackpool stations after the Rangers invasion - in the North West for last night's UEFA Cup Final in Manchester - disrupted their usually hassle-free commute to work.

    Chorley woman raising funds for Kenyan humanitarian tripChorley woman raising funds for Kenyan humanitarian trip
    2:59pm Wed 14 May 08
    A Chorley woman is raising funds to embark on a year-long humanitarian trip to strife torn Kenya.
    Reader comments (3)

    Tributes to 'devoted' Chorley dad struck by trainTributes to 'devoted' Chorley dad struck by train
    11:42am Wed 14 May 08
    Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a devoted father and community-minded man' who was killed after being struck by a train.
    Reader comment (1)

    Engineers investigate Chorley to Adlington hole in roadEngineers investigate Chorley to Adlington hole in road
    11:17am Wed 14 May 08
    Highways engineers are still trying to find out what caused a major road between Chorley and Adlington to collapse on Monday.

    Special bus laid on for drunken Chorley children
    10:10am Wednesday 14th May 2008
    Drunken children are being escorted home by police in Chorley as part of a new operation to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town.

    Meals on wheels costs to rise in Lancashire
    12:17pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
    ELDERLY people have started to snub their meals on wheel service since charges were increased, County Hall officials have admitted.
    Reader comment (1)

    Have say on Lancashire County Council's home-to-school transport plan
    7:33am Wednesday 14th May 2008
    Now is the chance to have your say on proposed changes to the county council's home-to-school transport policy.

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