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New trees to be planted by Rivington adventure course bosses
9:52pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008
THE bosses of a company behind a controversial tree top adventure course have agreed to plant new trees, after chopping down healthy specimens without permission.
Comments (0)Curtain to go up on Rivington art display
4:37pm Friday 21st November 2008
Two new exhibitions, including one from a group in South Ribble, are to open at a Rivington art gallery.
'Hero' died saving stepdaughter from drowning in Anglezarke reservoir
1:40pm Tuesday 18th November 2008
AN inquest has heard how a man died a hero after saving his 13-year-old stepdaughter from drowning in a reservoir.
VIDEO: Hundreds march against plans for Rivington adventure park
4:21pm Monday 17th November 2008
HUNDREDS of protesters marched through Rivington in a demonstration against plans for an adventure course.
Stranded dog rescued from 'lagoon' island
1:14pm Sunday 16th November 2008
Fire officers came to the rescue when a dog became stranded on an island in Rivington.
Ruth Kelly at Rivington Go Ape site
5:50pm Thursday 30th October 2008
Former transport secretary, Ruth Kelly, visited an aerial adventure play centre in Rivington, last week.
Rivington park plan sparks row
9:56am Thursday 9th October 2008
A group of residents have reported Chorley Borough Council to the Local Government Ombudsman after claiming that the authority did not follow correct procedure when granting planning permission for an aerial adventure play centre in Rivington.
Heavy rainfall floods Rivington Pike road
3:08pm Tuesday 30th September 2008
HEAVY rain has caused two lanes of a road to flood between the two reservoirs, near Rivington Pike.
Arson probe following Rivington house fire
11:58am Tuesday 16th September 2008
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack in Rivington.
Road closed following Rivington smash
4:35pm Monday 1st September 2008
A major road into Chorley is currently closed following an accident near the United Utilities plant at Rivington.
Rivington gun club raise thousands for Euxton hospice
6:24pm Friday 22nd August 2008
Gun enthusiasts gave a local charity a much needed boost after raising more than £2,500 last weekend.
High wire adventure park for Rivington beauty spot
9:37am Wednesday 30th July 2008
People from across the borough could soon be swinging through the trees like Tarzan thanks to a £250,000 high wire adventure park which is to open in woodland at Rivington next spring.
Rivington Reservoir location for water safety event
2:38pm Thursday 24th July 2008
Police, Bolton Mountain Rescue and United Utilities took part in an exercise in Rivington to highlight the dangers of the water as part of Summer Nights 2008 campaign.
Rivington properties unveiled to meet demand
2:51pm Monday 21st July 2008
Housebuilder Morris has brought forward the launch of a new phase of properties at its Rivington View development following significant demand.
Bikers warned to steer clear of historical Rivington site
7:40am Saturday 12th July 2008
Mountain bikers straying from the bridleways at a picturesque site in Rivington have caused erosion to the area and damaged historical features.
Night closure for problem Rivington car park
9:26am Monday 16th June 2008
The car park of a popular Chorley beauty spot is to be closed at night because it is being plagued by anti-social behaviour.
Rivington View development proves popular
6:16pm Sunday 25th May 2008
The first phase of an exclusive new development in Chorley is proving popular with homebuyers looking for a unique property with stunning, countryside views.
Man drowns in Anglezarke reservoir trying to save girl
11:35am Thursday 15th May 2008
UPDATED: A 34-year-old man drowned after attempting to save his girlfriend's daughter from Anglezarke reservoir, near Chorley.
UPDATE: Pike walker dies after collapse
8:00pm Saturday 22nd March 2008
A MAN collapsed and died while out walking in Rivington.
Pupils win cash boost for school IT
10:59am Friday 14th March 2008
Computer classes at a village school have come to life this term thanks to pupils who won £500 of IT equipment.
Steve all set for annual charity ramble
11:43am Saturday 9th February 2008
A BUILDING contracts manager is taking on a 16-mile circular hike across the Lancashire moors in aid of Cancer Research.
Man found dead in reservoir named
5:17pm Thursday 7th February 2008
THE man whose body was found in Anglezarke Reservoir has been identified as David George McKenna.
Fisherman discovers body in reservoir
9:16am Monday 4th February 2008
THE body of a middle-aged man was discovered in Anglezarke Reservoir yesterday
Middle aged man discovered in reservoir
8:47pm Sunday 3rd February 2008
THE BODY of a middle-aged man was discovered in a reservoir near Bolton.
Quarry plunge climber 'critical'
9:49am Tuesday 29th January 2008
A climber who fell 70 feet in a quarry is "critical, but stable" in hospital.
Walker in 80ft quarry plunge
9:40am Monday 28th January 2008
A WALKER is fighting for his life in hospital after plunging 80ft to the bottom of a Lancashire quarry.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Rivington floods this morning
9:45am Friday 11th January 2008
Web viewer Stuart Martindale has sent us a dramatic picture of the fierce weather conditions as he travelled to work this morning.
Icy ordeal for hunt rider
4:48pm Thursday 27th December 2007
A YOUNG rider had a lucky escape when she jumped into a reservoir to save her horse during a Boxing Day hunt.
Lancs look for peak fitness
9:01am Tuesday 4th December 2007
Lancashire cricket manager Mike Watkinson led some of first team squad around the peaks and troughs of Rivington Pike yesterday for their first pre-season session - and then admitted the hard work is still to come.
Seascapes on show at Rivington arts centre
11:28am Thursday 25th October 2007
DRAMATIC skies and sea views will be on display at Rivington Park Photography Art and Craft Centre.
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