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Chorley Reserves to return
9:00am Tuesday 8th July 2008
Chorley FC are bringing back their reserve side after an absence of twelve months following a link-up with Myerscough College.
Chorley Harrier fell running couple show excellent form
11:55am Monday 7th July 2008
Chorley Harrier fell running aces Dominic and Nicola Raby were both in excellent form at Keswick for the Skiddaw Fell Race.
Chorley beat Fleetwood in bowl-out
9:53am Monday 7th July 2008
Chorley secured a quarter-final place in this season's Northern Premier League Cup by beating Fleetwood 3-1 in a bowl-out after heavy rain had led to the match to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Missed cut could cost Dougherty a Ryder Cup spot
2:45pm Monday 7th July 2008
Nick Dougherty’s missed cut in the European Open has cost the former Shaw Hill professional a place in the top 10 of Europe’s Ryder Cup table.
Leyland 238 Chorley 115-7
6:47pm Sunday 6th July 2008
Ameer Khan scored 102 not out and Andrew Makinson a half century as Leyland posted an impressive total in 42 overs.
Swimming champ visits Chorley school
5:20pm Friday 4th July 2008
British Paralympic swimming hopeful Heather Frederiksen was in Chorley today to speak to children at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.
Chorley Cricket Club hosts top tips event
5:17pm Friday 4th July 2008
Budding Andrew Flintoffs are invited to Chorley Cricket Club next month to get expert tips from the country’s top coaches.
Tee off for charity golf
7:00am Sunday 6th July 2008
Former England and Blackpool football legend Jimmy Armfield is urging keen golfers to take part in a charity tournament later this month.
Top course tee off for golfers
9:10am Saturday 5th July 2008
Golfers in Chorley are being urged to tee off for their chance to compete on one of the world’s most prestigious courses ahead of the giants of golf, as part of the Sue Ryder Care Cup.
Chorley golfer eyes Ryder Cup spot
2:46pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
Chorley’s Nick Dougherty is looking for a top 10 finish in the European Open, which starts today at the London Club.
Sunday in Heapey for 'Thirsty three' race
8:10am Thursday 3rd July 2008
The 24th Annual VIGA/Tony Bolton Sports "Thirsty Three" Multi terrain 5K takes place Sunday, at 3.15pm, from Black Lion Farm, Heapey.
Chorley Athletic Club finish 5th at Leverhulme Park
12:37pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Mid Lancs T and F League at Leverhulme Park, Bolton saw Chorley Athletic Club finish 5th out of 16 teams taking part in both the Mens and Womens Div2.
Chorley Harriers compete in Harrock Hill Race
11:36am Monday 30th June 2008
Twenty one Chorley Harriers featured among a field of 116 for the second Harrock Hill Race of the series from Bispham Green, near Parbold.
Chorley 122-6, Blackpool 120
2:14pm Sunday 29th June 2008
Chorley spinner Rex Purnell and pro Friedel del Wet took four wickets each while Josh Tolley hit another half century as Chorley beat Blackpool by four wickets with more than ten overs.
Smith to start loan spell at Leicestershire
2:50pm Friday 27th June 2008
Lancashire have loaned out former Chorley all-rounder Tom Smith to Leicestershire for a month-long period starting on Sunday.
Former Chorley striker to sue over tackle
7:00am Friday 27th June 2008
A FORMER Chorley striker is suing a fellow player who he claims ended his career with a leg-breaking tackle.
Coppice top Division One table
2:30pm Thursday 26th June 2008
Wayne Dixon scored 62 as White Coppice beat Eccleston in the Palace Shield Division One on Saturday by 12 runs after scoring 174-9 in a match reduced to 29 overs per side.
Chorley boss wants more firepower
7:09am Wednesday 25th June 2008
Peak fitness, iron discipline and 100 per cent commitment to the cause will be the cornerstone as Tony Hesketh’s preparations for his first full season as Chorley manager.
Chorley beaten by Leyland in Twenty20 Cup group match
1:37pm Wednesday 25th June 2008
Leyland beat Chorley by 18 runs in theThwaites and Northern Premier Twenty/20 Cup group match at Fox Lane last night.
Chorley off to a flyer in Twenty/20 Cup
7:19pm Tuesday 24th June 2008
Chorley got their Thwaites Northern Premier Twenty/20 Cup campaign off to a flying start with a four-wicket victory over reigning champions Darwen.
Flintoff bat auctioned for Rosemere Cancer Foundation
12:29pm Tuesday 24th June 2008
The auction of a signed cricket bat owned by England star, Andrew Flintoff, helped fetch more than £700 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
Chorley golfers claim regional final places in worldwide Audi competition
9:39am Tuesday 24th June 2008
Eight local golfers have qualified for an Audi quattro Cup UK Regional Final golf tournament - a prestigious worldwide event for amateur golfers.
New crown green bowling ground for Clayton-le-Woods
12:44pm Monday 23rd June 2008
A new crown green bowling ground has been built in the Clayton-le-Woods part of Chorley and locals can try it out for free this weekend.
Tour win for Chorley Harriers Boys captain
11:40am Monday 23rd June 2008
Chorley Harriers Boys captain Mark Brown produced three top five finishes in the space of five days to win the Horwich & Rivington Junior Tour.
Chorley runners claim gold and silver in British Master's Race Walking Championships
9:32am Monday 23rd June 2008
Chorley AC runners came home with gold and silver medals in the British Master's Race Walking Championships over 5Km.
Chorley's cup tie falls victim to weather
9:26am Monday 23rd June 2008
Gale force winds and driving rain forced Chorley's Thwaites Cup tie at Fleetwood on Sunday to be abandoned.
Javelin win for Chorley athlete
12:33pm Sunday 22nd June 2008
Chorley woman, Amie Kevan, continued her good season by winning the U20 North of England Championship in the javelin with a throw of 35.07.
Double win for Chorley runner at British Fell Championships
12:39pm Sunday 22nd June 2008
Chorley athlete James Kevan, 21, had a great run in one of the British Championship races held in Durisdeer, Dumfries, Scotland last Saturday.
FA Vase trophy to be on view in Chorley FC clubhouse
11:51am Friday 20th June 2008
Kirkham and Wesham captain Dougie Shaw will bring along the FA Vase trophy to Chorley FC's social club, Duke Street tonight for the Euxton Villa juniors awards night.
Charnock Richard to host Clitheroe in pre-season friendly
11:17am Friday 20th June 2008
Charnock Richard will play Unibond League Division One North side Clitheroe at Mossie Park on Saturday July 19, kick-off 3pm.
National News
More suspects breaching tag curfews
Updated 10:26pm Tuesday 8th July 2008
Ministers were under renewed pressure over prisons policy after figures showed a dramatic increase in the number of cases in which suspects wearing electronic tags breached their curfews.
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Euxton: Euxton Mills Hotel
I hadn't had fish and chips for ages so when I saw it on the menu at the Euxton Mills pub I jumped at it straight away for a midweek lunch, knowing I'd be working late.
Interview: Boo Hewerdine
Unless you are really into your music the name Boo Hewerdine may not mean much - but he's written songs for everyone from kd lang to Mel C.
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