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Magpies skipper hoping to be back for cup clash

9:15am Wednesday 20th August 2008

Chorley skipper Kieran Fletcher hopes to make his comeback from injury in next week’s FA Cup preliminary round against Atherton LR at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium.

Lancashire cycle challenge call

4:22pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Cyclists looking for an adventure are urged to sign up for the Lancashire Loop Cycle Challenge next month and help raise thousands of pounds for the Royal Preston Hospital.

Chorley athlete wins medal, aged 75

MEDALS: John with goald and bronze his medals

2:07pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

There are not many athletes who scale new heights at the age of 75, but that is exactly what John Payn achieved, by winning his first individual medal in international competition.

Dougherty back in Ryder Cup contention

2:03pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

With two weeks left in Europe’s Ryder Cup race, Chorley’s Nick Dougherty now knows it could all come down to what sort of hotel bed he gets in Holland and Scotland.

Dougherty still in the hunt for Rider Cup spot

2:00pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

With two weeks left in Europe’s Ryder Cup race, Chorley’s Nick Dougherty now knows it could all come down to what sort of hotel bed he gets in Holland and Scotland.

Winger back for Chorley

12:56pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

Winger Lee Shillito could end a lengthy injury absence with a return to the Chorley squad for their trip to Woodley Sports tonight.

Olympian Wiggins misses out on third gold

TEAM WIN: Cycle team GB with Chorley's Bradley Wiggins (far right)

11:46am Tuesday 19th August 2008

Chorley-based Olympian Bradley Wiggins couldn’t add to his two gold medals in Bejing today, as he and fellow Brit Mark Cavendish finished eighth in the men’s madison race.

Chorley to join Olympic handover celebrations

9:19am Tuesday 19th August 2008

People in Chorley will be able take part in a special ceremony to mark the handing over of the Olympic Flag to London for the 2012 games on Sunday.

Chorley 1 Trafford 1

10:11am Monday 18th August 2008

Chorley were held to a draw against a lively Trafford outfit.

Cyclist Wiggins picks up second Olympic gold

3:27pm Monday 18th August 2008

Chorley-based cyclist Bradley Wiggins picked up his second Olympic gold as part of Great Britain's men's pursuit team who defeated Denmark in a new world record time.

Lancaster 123, Chorley 124-6

10:18am Monday 18th August 2008

Josh Tolley hit an unbeaten 51 as Chorley overhauled Lancaster's total of 123 with six wickets in hand at Lune Road.

Chorley boss aiming for top six

OPTIMISTIC: Tony Hesketh

10:00am Friday 15th August 2008

CHORLEY boss Tony Hesketh is targetting a top-six season for the Magpies.

Chorley boxer Jennings eyes “Punisher” fight

5:29pm Friday 15th August 2008

Chorley boxer Michael Jennings is set to land a crack at the WBO welterweight title later in the year.

Dougherty back in great form

9:08am Friday 15th August 2008

Nick Dougherty boosted his Ryder Cup chances by taking a share of the early lead in the Scandinavian Masters first round.

Chorley golfer's Swede surprise

3:30pm Thursday 14th August 2008

Chorley’s Nick Dougherty has expressed his surprise that with just three events left in Europe’s Ryder Cup race some of the players still fighting to make the side are having a week off.

Chorley welcome Trafford for season opener

5:17pm Wednesday 13th August 2008

Chorley's UniBond First Division North league campaign starts on Saturday with North West Counties League champions Trafford visiting the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium.

Chorley sign former England youth goalkeeper from Blackburn

ENGLAND YOUTH: Zak Jones

6:36pm Tuesday 12th August 2008

Chorley have signed 19-year-old former Blackburn Rovers and England youth team goalkeeper Zak Jones who has made a big impression in the pre-season campaign.

Chorley pro de Wet to miss last two league matches

6:37pm Tuesday 12th August 2008

Chorley professional Friedel de Wet will miss the last two league matches of the season as he is returning to South Africa for a pre-season training camp at the start of September.

Premiership scouts at Chorley school football tournament

9:16am Tuesday 12th August 2008

More than 50 football teams across the north of England visited Chorley at the weekend looking to impress at the Holy Cross High School six-a-side soccer tournament, writes Adam Sharples.

Impressive Lancashire return for Tom

6:11pm Monday 11th August 2008

Chorley all-rounder Tom Smith put in an impressive performance in his comeback game for Lancashire in the Pro 40 match against Worcestershire on Sunday.

Charnock Richard draw in league opener

10:14am Monday 11th August 2008

Charnock Richard opened their 2008/09 West Lancashire League campaign with a hard fought draw at last season's champions Garstang, with goals from Roberts and a penalty from Hayton.

Chorley match abandoned

9:45am Monday 11th August 2008

Chorley's home match with Fleetwood on Saturday was abandoned along with the rest of the Northern Premier League programme due to the weather.

Chorley skipper out for a month

5:19pm Wednesday 13th August 2008

Chorley skipper Kieran Fletcher, who is having treatment on an ankle injury, is expected to be back in a month.

Chorley 1 Stockport County 2

11:17am Friday 8th August 2008

Chorley’s pre-season campaign ended with defeat by a Stockport under-21 side after coming back into the game with a spirited second-half rally.

Daisy Hill 2 Chorley 2

11:27am Wednesday 6th August 2008

Another useful practice match gave new faces in the Chorley side chance to stake their claims. Striker Adam Crossley impressed with two well-taken goals in the first 15 minutes.

Cypriot midfielder Ngarkio gets nod for Magpies

11:28am Wednesday 6th August 2008

Nick Ngarkio, a Cypriot midfielder who has had trials with Barnsley, has been cleared by FIFA to sign for Chorley.

Dougherty finds form at last

MUCH BETTER: Nick Dougherty

9:14am Wednesday 6th August 2008

Chorley's Nick Dougherty believes he is finally finding some form after an encouraging finish at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

Chorley boss Hesketh seeks finishing touch

9:10am Wednesday 6th August 2008

Chorley manager Tony Hesketh is well aware of the one big question mark against Chorley’s pre-season campaign – finishing.

European Masters win for Chorley walker

MEDALS: John with goald and bronze his medals

8:20pm Wednesday 6th August 2008

Chorley Athletic Club chairman, John Payn achieved another success in the European Masters Athletic Championships in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Dougherty drawn with Mediate in US PGA opening round

12:05pm Wednesday 6th August 2008

Chorley’s Nick Dougherty begins his bid for US PGA Championship glory tomorrow playing alongside American duo Rocco Mediate and Bubba Watson.


National News

Former Labour MP Abse dies aged 91

Labour MP Leo Abse has died in London aged 91

Updated 4:31pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Gay rights champion Leo Abse has died at the age of 91, a family friend said.


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