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The scene of the accident on the northbound carriageway of the M6 at Leyland

Major delays on M6 after caravan crash

The M6 has been closed in both directions at Leyland due to a serious accident.

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Photo: David Hurst
King and Queen selection for Preston Caribbean Carnival
Winners, Tropical Life In Harmony

Vibrant colours line the streets of Preston video

The sun shone on months of hard work when organisers picked Preston’s Caribbean Carnival’s king and queen.

Gala Bingo Hall, Market Street in Chorley. The council are planning on buying the bingo hall and demolishing it for re-development

Is the bingo hall’s number up?

A landmark bingo hall and neighbouring buildings could be demolished to make way for a major new development in Chorley town centre.

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Coun June Molyneux with her mother Florence. The pair have both been mayor and mayoress - for each other.

Mayoralty runs in the family for June

It was certainly a case of like mother, like daughter for Chorley’s out going Mayor, June Molyneaux.

Having a ball with new Mayor and Mayoress

Dignitaries had a ball at a civic dinner to welcome the new Mayor and Mayoress of Chorley.

Local Plan is hit by new delay

A masterplan for future development in Chorley has hit a stumbling block because of the need for a new report on travellers and gypsies in the area.

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Sport rss

Chorley Andy Russell

Star defender leaves Chorley

The season may not have finished for some teams but Chorley FC boss Garry Flitcroft has had his first pre-season shock with news that a defender is leaving.

Stu Taylor for Hoghton in their game against Great Eccleston

Hoghton collapse in bid for their first win

Phil Hurst’s Hoghton side continue to find results hard to come by in the top flight of the Palace Shield Competition.

FC Springfield in their game against Gregson Pheonix FC

Great Scott inspires Springfield

Despite a spirited Gregson Phoenix effort, Springfield retained Sunday League Trophy they have held for the last two years after a 5-1 win at Victory Park.

Graham Barrow

Rolling out the Barrow of success

Two football personalities from Chorley and Leyland have been on top of the world after celebrating success at the weekend.

Chorley bowler Billy Smith in action

Holdsworth and Critchley dig in for points

There was good news and bad news from Chorley’s long trip to Barrow on Saturday.

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Vibrant colours line the streets of Preston video

The sun shone on months of hard work when organisers picked Preston’s Caribbean Carnival’s king and queen.

Lifestyle rss

Coronation Wives

Book review: Coronation Wives by Lizzie Lane

The war may be over but peacetime brings new challenges for three women from Bristol... not least their buried secrets.

Chris Ramsey Feeling Lucky tour

Ramsey’s end of the pier show

Blackpool North Pier hosts stand-up comedian and television sitcom star Chris Ramsey on Saturday night.

Chris Ramsey Feeling Lucky tour

Foot’s Words do come easy

Anarchic comedian Paul Foot has announced a return to 53 Degrees after playing there last year.

Stone Roses

Made of Stone...but on film

Fans of The Stone Roses should head to Lancaster’s Dukes cinema next Thursday for a unique insight into the band.

Big Guild Gig at The Charter Theatre, Guild Hall. Pictured is Phil Cool on stage

The many faces of Phil Cool

Chorley Little Theatre

Friday May 24

The Waving Cat of Japan

Waving Cat comes to the Dukes

An Eastern adventure story told by puppets returns to the region to delight young audiences - and particularly deaf and hearing impaired children - at Lancaster’s Dukes on Saturday.

Community rss

13 ducklings have hatched in the playground of Elizabeth Saunders Nursery in New Longton after children made bird nests under the climbing frame

Nest fits the bill nicely! video

There was not an ugly duckling in sight when these new arrivals appeared at a Preston nursery.

St Catherines's Big Bike Ride

Riders support St Catherine’s Hospice in first ever Big Bike Ride video

Over 400 riders got in the saddle to support the first ever St Catherine’s Hospice Big Bike Ride on Sunday which was a huge success.

Coun Carl Crompton getting into character

My year as Guild Mayor video

Carl Crompton will go down in the history books as one of a select few lucky enough to become a Guild Mayor.

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