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Arson attack on Friday Street

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:05:03 +0000

Police and fire crews are investigating after a suspected arson attack in Chorley last night.

Crash victim set to return to England

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:03:54 +0000

A young woman who is fighting for her life after a tragic quad bike crash in Australia could be heading back to England after Tasmanian government officials have stepped in to help.

Bosses pledge to cut council tax

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:28:37 +0000

Council tax will be CUT and action taken on grot spots as part of budget proposals by Chorley Council.

Parking charges introduced at station

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:53:38 +0000

Car parking charges have been introduced at Chorley’s railway station.

17th century hall saved

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:31:45 +0000

Campaigners were this week celebrating news that a Chorley landmark will be saved.

25p text for bus details

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:25:40 +0000

MONEY saving scheme means Chorley commuters will have to send a 25p text to find out when the next bus is coming.

Jonjo in chart topping hopes

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:32:24 +0000

Former X Factor hopeful Jonjo Kerr is joining the ranks of number one stars the Military Wives for their next assault on the charts.

Dad of quad bike crash woman returns

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:40:25 +0000

The dad of a young woman fighting for her life after a horrific quad bike smash in Australia is still battling to get her home.

300 homes ‘will change our village’

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:13:31 +0000

Two councillors have thrown their weight behind a campaign against a proposed development in Adlington.

Appeal for names of fallen victims of war for memorial

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:00:47 +0000

Organisers of a major heritageproject in Chorley are appealing for relatives of fallen soldiers from both World Wars to come forward with names for a new memorial.

Is your pet the best around?

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:42:25 +0000

Calling all Chorley and Leyland pet lovers.

Police slammed in death crash case

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:44:38 +0000

‘THERE are no winners with this case, there are only losers’.

Young driver found not guilty

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:26:17 +0000

The young driver accused of pulling out in front of a coach and causing the death of two young girls was not driving dangerously, a court heard.

Jury retire in death crash case

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:57:16 +0000

The jury in the case of a young driver who killed two friends have retired to consider their verdict.

Death smash driver is still haunted by lights

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:48:43 +0000

A young driver told a court how he still sees the lights from a coach which collided with his car, killing two teenage girls.

Jobs fears as big firm leaves town

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:33:53 +0000

A major retailer has announced that it will be closing down in Chorley.

Hero’s send off for X Factor star

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Singing soldier JonJo Kerr was given a hero’s send off at Chorley FC.

Town centre in ‘worst two per cent’ for crime

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

A new report has labelled Chorley as a top crime area in England with anti-social behaviour the most pressing issue.

Man arrested in vehicle cloning investigation

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:49:31 +0000

A man has been arrested after a theft warrant was executed in Chorley following an investigation into attempts to clone a stolen car.

Driver ‘can’t understand’ fatal smash

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:06:20 +0000

A young driver who crashed and killed his two friends has told how he ‘can’t understand’ what happened.