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Train crash kills cows in Chorley
Two cows were hit by a train after vandals stole a crossing gate in Chorley.
Very nearly blast orders
A Chorley landlord says he is lucky to be alive after thieves stole gas pipes from the side of his pub.
Sport
Pupils ace the test
WHEN it comes to sport, St Michael’s High School is proving it is top of the class.
Cup joy of U12 and U13 side
Chorley Panthers RL club are celebrating after two of their teams booked a place in the NWC Cup final.
A Hole new ball game
THERE should be plenty of birdies at Shaw Hill Golf and Country Club this season.
Lifestyle
Theatre Review - Natural Causes, Chorley Little Theatre
This latest CADOS production, ‘Natural Causes’ by Eric Chappell (perhaps best-known for his ‘Rising Damp’ TV script), drew large audiences to the Little Theatre last week.
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Restaurant Review - Rose and Crown, Farington
You can’t turn your nose up at a £3 curry, says reviewer Kay Taylor
Theatre Review - Avenue Q, The Lowry, Salford
As new generations are switched on to the delights of the Muppets, back comes the stage musical targeted squarely at the cohort originally brought up on the subversive wit of the original pastel-coloured puppets . . . and their more educated cousins down on Sesame Street.
Theatre Review - Swallows and Amazons, Blackpool Grand Theatre
If you’re old enough to remember when penknives were a reward rather than a deadly weapon, or when children declaring they were bored was very nearly a hanging offence, then you have probably already read Arthur Ransome’s children’s novel – and adopted it as your template for life.
Theatre Review - Sylvia’s Wedding, Hoghton Village Hall
For years, Hoghton Players have been packing in the crowds with their refreshing and entertaining shows.
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Community
David Gest believes in former The Voice contestants track
The debut single of determined singers has caught the attention of a media personality.
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Celebrating 60 years of ‘selling the Chorley Guardian’
Culshaw Newsagents in Chorley will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, in line with the Diamond Jubilee.
Signed Super 8 Cynics will record Ricky Gervais track as first single
A rising ‘new-wave’ band who have just been signed are delighted to announce details of their first single.
Celebrating Kathleen Ferrier’s centenary
An opera singer from Chorley is continuing to inspire in what would have been her 100th year.
Street party excitement for Diamond Jubilee
More than 30 street parties are being planned across Chorley and South Ribble to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next month.
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Weather for Chorley
Saturday 19 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 4 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 5 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
