News
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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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.
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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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holdsworth and Critchley dig in for points
There was good news and bad news from Chorley’s long trip to Barrow on Saturday.
Video
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
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.
Ramsey’s end of the pier show
Blackpool North Pier hosts stand-up comedian and television sitcom star Chris Ramsey on Saturday night.
Foot’s Words do come easy
Anarchic comedian Paul Foot has announced a return to 53 Degrees after playing there last year.
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.
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
Nest fits the bill nicely! video
There was not an ugly duckling in sight when these new arrivals appeared at a Preston nursery.
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.
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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Weather for Chorley
Friday 24 May 2013
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