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Prime Minister writes letter to Katy’s family
Prime Minister David Cameron has written to the family of brain tumour victim Katy Holmes and shared his own pain at losing a child.
MP in police ‘hatred’ denial
Police Minister Nick Herbert denied he hated the police when put on the spot by a Lancashire officer.
Filthy neighbour kicked out
A filthy neighbour who piled her garden high with rubbish has been evicted from her home.
Council defend choice of refusing planning permission
Chorley Council have defended their decision to refuse planning permission for a controversial development.
Sport
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.
Chorley heading Toward the top
A WOMEN’S football team from Chorley can look forward to playing top sides such as Sheffield Wednesday, and Middlesborough after winning the North West League title.
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
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.
Everything for the bride-to-be
Brides-to-be are in for a real treat as a church prepares for its second bridal fayre.
Pub search for painter with the X Factor
An X-Factor style open day is being held to find a painter and decorator to oversee a Chorley pub’s £2,000 makeover.
Drawn to the screen
A creative storyboard designer is one step closer to reaching his dreams after winning a national competition.
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Thursday 17 May 2012
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