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New register office opens in Chorley
1:39pm Friday 3rd July 2009
Chorley's newly built register office is set to open its doors on Monday.
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Chorley doctors' surgeries work together during flooding
1:50pm Friday 3rd July 2009
A doctors' surgery has been forced to close after it sufferred flood damage.
Chorley children invited to audition for Joseph
11:52am Friday 3rd July 2009
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Preston in November and 40 local children are required to join the production and form the choir which plays an integral part of the show.
Police to scan for special dye on suspects
4:21pm Friday 3rd July 2009
Criminals taken into police custody in Leyland will now be placed under a UV spotlight to see if their skin has been dyed by a special type of water.
Chorley dentist reveals parental role is key to oral health
3:49pm Friday 3rd July 2009
A Chorley dentist has stressed the importance of parental responsibilty in brushing up chilren’s oral health.
Carers forum meeting date
3:37pm Friday 3rd July 2009
The next meeting of the Lancashire Carers Forum takes place at Social Care Services, East Cliff, Preston on Thursday, July 16.
Go Ape centre wins tourism award
3:10pm Friday 3rd July 2009
An Chorley adventure play has been given a Responsible Tourism award.
Warning on 'hook and cane' car thefts in Chorley
3:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009
Residents in Chorley are being advised to keep their car keys safe following incidents of hook and cane thefts. Chorley Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership have issued the advice after a number of car owners have recently fallen victim to 'hook and cane' thefts which involves a rod with a hooked end being pushed through a letterbox and used to pick up car keys in open view.
Hospital workers in peak challenge
1:23pm Friday 3rd July 2009
Hospital IT workers from Chorley Hospital have been doing the 24 hour three peaks challenge across three different countries for cancer patients from across Lancashire.
Police HQ to host 24 hour charity relay
12:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009
Police headquarters in Hutton is to host the first Cancer Research UK Preston, Relay for Life event this weekend.
Chorley church school bans girl from wearing cross
11:17am Thursday 2nd July 2009
A MUM has accused a church school of ‘double standards’ after her seven-year-old daughter was told to remove a Christian cross necklace.
On the road to 1,000 new car park spaces
3:15pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
A car parking scheme got underway this week asa housing association takes the first step towards a promise to provide almost 1,000 car parking spaces on its estates.
Bike stolen outside Chorley restaurant
3:40pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
A pedal cycle has been stolen from outside a Chorley fast-food restaurant.
Changing rooms raided in Chorley park
3:42pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
Thieves broke into changing rooms under construction in Astley Park.
Thieves target Chorley hospital canteen
3:43pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
Thieves raided a vending machine in the staff dining area of Chorley Hospital.
Early morning workers asked to help cut caravan thefts
3:02pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
Lancashire police's Stolen Vehicle Squad is asking milkmen and other early morning workers to help them cut the number of caravan thefts across the county.
Free school meal advice for Chorley parents
2:54pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
Parents are being urged to make suire their children don't miss out on free school meals.
Chorley MP urges Prime Minister to hold job summit
2:42pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle has taken his campaign for a jobs summit to Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Victims of forced marriage given greater protection
2:22pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
New guidlines hav been issued to help victims of forced marriage in Lancashire.
Council wins award for choosing ethical eggs
1:43pm Thursday 2nd July 2009
Lancashire County Council have received a Good Egg award for committing to ditch the battery cage egg in favour of free-range hens.
Chorley bands to play Experiment club night
1:23pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
A live band night featuring some of Chorley’s brightest talent is to be held at Club18, Preston on Saturday, July 4.
Police given training on sex crime investigations
1:34pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
Lancashire police are being given training on the investigation of rape and serious sexual assault.
Children and teddies dine out
1:41pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
National Childminding week was celebrated at Duke Street Children's Centre with a party for furry friends.
Astley Village youngsters present hand made gifts to residents
1:29pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
Young people from Astley Village who attended a 12 week long project held at the community centre have presented residents living in nearby sheltered accommodation with a bench and flower boxes.
Chlamydia screening targets smashed
1:15pm Wednesday 1st July 2009
A drive to encourage young people to be tested for chlamydia has been hailed a massive success, with targets being surpassed in Chorley.
Midge invasion during heatwave
11:21am Wednesday 1st July 2009
Lancashire could see record-breaking temperatures this week as the country basks in a heatwave.
22 workplace deaths in North West last year
11:19am Wednesday 1st July 2009
The latest figures for the number of workplace deaths during the past year have been released by the Health and Safety Executive.
Chorley travellers' site: Date for decision set
2:49pm Tuesday 30th June 2009
A date has been set for a decision on a makeshift traveller camp set up on green belt land in Chorley.
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