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.
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.
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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
Homes of distinction: Holme House Farm, Doles Lane, Bretherton
This home is a delightful and superbly presented farmhouse set in beautiful private grounds.
Immaculately decorated family home
Situated in a prime residential location, this is a rare opportunity to purchase an immaculate detached family house, the size and configuration of which can only be appreciated by internal inspection.
Book review: Harmattan by Gavin Weston
There’s an ill-wind blowing through the troubled Republic of Niger... and it’s not just the dry, dusty, damaging Harmattan breeze that sweeps in from the Sahara across West Africa.
Jamming into the summer
Preston College music students get to show off their talents and celebrate the fact that summer will soon be here today.
Gypsy jazz band at Platform lunchtime concert
Enjoy a little gypsy jazz on Morecambe seafront this lunchtime - and all for free!
Book review: The Fast Diet Recipe Book by Mimi Spencer and Sarah Schenker
It has been described as the biggest diet revolution since the Atkins, and the Fast Diet is fast becoming THE way to lose weight and keep healthy.
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
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North west
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Light showers
Temperature: 3 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: North east
