http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/ Chorley Citizen /news/chorley/ en-gb Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:13:46 +0000 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:13:46 +0000 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/ http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5072872.Rare_swans_spotted_at_Chorley_country_park/?ref=rss Rare visitors to a Chorley park have been ruffling feathers amongst visitors. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:14:30 +0000 c9d1e301dedd63933d0e4806c1949615 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5072899.Housing_charity__Chorley_among_worst_in_country_for_affordable_homes/?ref=rss Chorley council ranks among the worst in the country for delivering enough affordable homes to meet local need, housing charity Shelter has claimed. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:19:18 +0000 57411ff9033b3b6f46c3fa28320a9716 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5072907.Parking_restrictions_proposed_for_Chorley__danger_roads_/?ref=rss Parking restrictions are being proposed on Preston Road and Back Lane in Whittle-le-Woods and Clayton-le-Woods. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:20:39 +0000 77a9f2615bd8600a1a2b5ed578535f17 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5072915.Dog_fouling_crackdown_on_Chorley_s_streets/?ref=rss A crack down on Chorley dog walkers who fail to pick up after their pets is underway. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:21:56 +0000 4409c9518d185b01dd9af9d5630c5c1e http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5072920.Charity_for_the_blind_to_hold_Chorley_event/?ref=rss Action for Blind People’s sight loss information service is to visit the Flat Iron car park, Union Street, Chorley. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:23:15 +0000 bbaffefc0a08dc48ac5e4376aae14371 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5070532.Chorley_clothing_store_set_to_close/?ref=rss The Chorley branch of clothing chain Ethel Austin is set to close, it has been announced. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:53:26 +0000 9a7e505c40c9ae528c7d8bf5cd8309b8 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5066101.VIDEO__Chorley_bus_driver_wins___2_3m_on_lottery/?ref=rss A Chorley bus driver said he wouldn't be quitting his job despite winning £2.3million on the lottery. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:20:00 +0000 1c4f680646cba0b51c0822af30c71991 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5065368.TVs_donated_to_Chorley_hospital/?ref=rss The Friends of Chorley Hospital charity has funded 12 new televisions, worth over £1,500 for patients. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:29:45 +0000 cde361be8367f8aa36a7ad454165b0e7 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5064082.Chorley_to_double_its_amount_of_allotments/?ref=rss Green-fingered residents looking to grow their own fruit and vegetables have welcomed plans for more than 150 new allotments in Chorley. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:03:16 +0000 572896e6b3de5d47b5954cf85ea2ffb1 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5064161.Shop_occupancy_in_Chorley_town_centre_increases/?ref=rss New figures show the number of empty shops in Chorley town centre has reduced. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:30:13 +0000 f6d65948b3543ac8b889e6dd498c99be http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5064103.Wainwright_evening_for_historical_society/?ref=rss Brindle Historical Society are hosting An evening with Alfred Wainwright on Monday, March 22 in Brindle Community Hall. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:13:22 +0000 9fac14f67ec97457769636c6b0820327 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5061815.Lancashire_cigs_ban_landlord_in_election_bid/?ref=rss A PUB landlord, released this week after serving a jail term for defying anti-smoking laws, is to stand for parliament. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:27:07 +0000 c363324a70b32aa80a00a3d5f9e252cb http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5062092.New_maps_on_display_in_Chorley_town_centre/?ref=rss Visitors to Chorley will be able to make their way around the town centre a little easier with new maps pointing them in the right direction. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:17:13 +0000 8bc5b38f08c65bf8d1f51890601032ef http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5062143.Wildlife_club_for_Chorley_youngsters_to_launch/?ref=rss Young people interested in learning more about wildlife and the outdoors can join a new club aimed at helping them discover, explore and conserve. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:43:28 +0000 aa44726b1bfb262cf4fca3734af22ddc http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5062117.Chorley_over_50s_centre_to_mark_official_opening/?ref=rss The official opening of the Chorley Lifestyle Centre will be performed by the Mayor, Councillor Iris Smith next week. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:29:00 +0000 3a2c10fae0f397eabe87081ea461f2a1 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5058829.New__youth_bus__hopes_to_get_Chorley_kids_on_board/?ref=rss Young people in Chorley can now get out and about more easily – in their brand new bus. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:20:56 +0000 350ad8977dbc2d4c3e8d9e2852fda4df http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5058745.Chorley_Hip_Hop_crew_step_forward_at_championships/?ref=rss A Chorley dance group have finished fourth in the UK Hip-Hop Championship Finals. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:17:04 +0000 e57ce8fe780163716fb62cac726c1491 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5058700.Bid_to_reduce_energy_waste_at_Chorley_Hospital/?ref=rss A campaign to reduce energy use at Chorley Hospital to cut costs and do less harm to the environment has been launched. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 95f62a511eafffa31b5b151d75dba43e http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5058838.Cancer_charity_launches_5K_run/?ref=rss The Rosemere Cancer Foundation is holding a 5K fun run and 3K walk. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:22:36 +0000 bb3bc7665ca41f25dab85c3611bbef5b http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5057091.Donation_for_Croston_charity_group/?ref=rss A charity based in Croston, that aims to support village life in the area, has been given a £400 grant from The Co-operative's Community Fund. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:04:01 +0000 2cb32efa2bbb50e1d5719263a4f2d4a6 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5057088.Plans_for_40_new_homes_in_Coppull/?ref=rss A planning application has been lodged to build 40 home on land close to a Coppull pub. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:02:47 +0000 a3bb7b35e745165720f5f4047376e19e http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5052632.Lancashire_landlord_who_flouted_smoking_ban_out_of_jail/?ref=rss A LANCASHIRE pub landlord who flouted the smoking ban, has walked free from prison after an online campaign raised enough money to pay his fines. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 4a3bf6c247704b7f414e81b78334e005 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5050153.Businessman_s_Caribbean_gesture_to_aid_Lancashire_children_s_hospice/?ref=rss HOLIDAYMAKERS destined for the Caribbean are being given the chance to rub shoulders with the stars while at the same time contributing to a Lancashire children’s hospice. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000 d23c5a690a969a285f9f8f8020aa8347 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5052368.Chorley_man_fined_for_not_clearing_up_after_his_dog/?ref=rss A CHORLEY man who failed to pick up after his dog when it fouled a verge was handed a fine and ordered to pay costs when he appeared before South Ribble magistrates. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:24:45 +0000 7be56acf8932ec657d5758b37a82afce http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5052378.Attendances_soar_at_Chorley_pools/?ref=rss FREE swim sessions at Chorley’s two pools have seen attendences soar since being launched last April. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:57 +0000 63fbcca93a2633ba7bbf88754ad72e9b http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5049504.Fishing_gear_stolen_in_Chorley_home_raid/?ref=rss Thieves escaped with more than £500 of fishing equipment after breaking into a Chorley shed. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:24:50 +0000 393d7ce70f5f78edfb20b553a395c4aa http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5049506.Chorley_supermarket_intruders_flee_empty_handed/?ref=rss An attempted break-in at a Chorley supermarket failed after a plate glass window shattered. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:26:55 +0000 b7a6f73264b984bab5a6d4553f8d131e http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5047595.Affordable_homes_contruction_in_Chorley_get___2_5M_boost/?ref=rss Nearly £2.5 million is to be invested on building 195 new homes in Chorley. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:08:03 +0000 9394b8e30e1f599bb28ad507cf5682e2 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5047601.Pacific_talk_for_Chorley_family_history_society/?ref=rss The next meeting of Chorley Branch Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society takes place on Tuesday, March 16 at 7.30pm in Chorley Library. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:10:33 +0000 e0f10c81b163a50f388cbed557c4b227 http://www.chorleycitizen.co.uk/news/chorley/5044848.Images_released_of_Chorley_golf_club_raid_suspects/?ref=rss Police have released images of two men they are keen to speak to about a series of linked £750,000 golf club burglaries, including one in Chorley. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:28:43 +0000 39b00890e9b5d8357523e2b2e7723140