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Thousands flock to Leyland Festival video
This weekend saw the biggest ever turnout for the annual Leyland Festival.
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Tanks solve Chorley river issues
Two river clean up projects in Chorley - part of a wider £13m waterways scheme in the town - are set to be completed soon.
Chorley Carnival has the “Wow” factor video
“Just wow!” That was the reaction from organisers of the reborn Chorley Carnival, back in town with a bang after an absence of 19 years.
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New shops for McDonald’s site
A landmark site that has been a Chorley town centre eyesore for the last decade will be transformed by the end of the year.
Park arches restoration work
Vital restoration work to the memorial arch at Astley Park will start tomorrow.
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Regulars’ show of support for licensee
A landlady is being thrown out of her Chorley pub following an investigation by police.
Sport
South African ace Inspires win
The arrival of new overseas amateur Ulricht van Duyker has sparked a dramatic upturn on Euxton’s fortunes.
Punch Perfect Catterall wins again
A brilliant body shot earned rising Chorley boxing ace Jack Catterall his fifth professional win out of five on Friday.
Leyland denied full 15 points
Frustrated Leyland fell just short of victory after a tremendous game of cricket at Fox Lane on Saturday.
Monks Masterclass can’t save Hoghton
A brave fight by Hoghton proved in vain on Saturday as they slipped to defeat in their Palace Shield Premier Division clash at Penwortham.
Skipper hails trio as big games loom for Chorley
An impressive win at Netherfield on Saturday is proof that Chorley’s close season recruitment policy is now paying dividends.
Euxton determined to prosper at higher level
While they have made a sticky start to life in a tougher league, Euxton Cricket Club insist their long-term policy of investing in youth will pay dividends and they will prosper in their new surroundings.
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Thousands flock to Leyland Festival video
This weekend saw the biggest ever turnout for the annual Leyland Festival.
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Lifestyle
Book review: Step into summer with Scholastic Children’s Books
Forget super heroes and meet sewer hero Stan Stinky, the grime-fighting star of a sparkling summer line-up from Scholastic Children’s Books.
Bohemia Victorian Dad duo
Two stars of indie blues rockers Victorian Dad top the bill at the 15th Bohemia Music Night tomorrow.
Stone-built five-bedroom family home
This is a wonderful five-bedroom family home, located in the sought after area of Riley Green in Hoghton.
Can we have some more of a Dickens’ classic?
Lionel Bart’s musical classic, Oliver!, comes to Preston’s Charter Theatre from tonight.
Generously proportioned detached home
Situated in one of Chorley’s most sought after residential neighbourhoods, this is an opportunity to purchase a unique generously proportioned detached family house with accommodation arranged over three floors.
Playing for time in One Act
The play’s the thing and audiences can see no less than 11 of them this week as the 20th annual One Act Festival returns.
Community
Girls bowled over by cricket bonanza video
England may not be doing too well in the one day internationals, but Preston’s youngsters are set to give the cricketing world a run for its money.
Shiver me timbers! These pirates are on course for world stardom video
Youngsters as young as four years old are learning BMX tricks at a national standard track in Fishwick.
Sun shines on civic procession video
Warm sunshine greeted South Ribble’s new mayor as the traditional civic procession made its way through Penwortham.
Countdown to Leyland Live music festival
With the return of the Leyland Live music festival just one month away, businesses are starting to sign up and support the popular event.
Toddlers step out in the sun in aid of charity video
More than 40 toddlers waddled their way around Cuerden Valley Park, Bamber Bridge, in the name of charity.
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Weather for Chorley
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 20 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 10 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: East
