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Arson attack on Friday Street
Police and fire crews are investigating after a suspected arson attack in Chorley last night.
Crash victim set to return to England
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
Council tax will be CUT and action taken on grot spots as part of budget proposals by Chorley Council.
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Parking charges introduced at station
Car parking charges have been introduced at Chorley’s railway station.
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17th century hall saved
Campaigners were this week celebrating news that a Chorley landmark will be saved.
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25p text for bus details
MONEY saving scheme means Chorley commuters will have to send a 25p text to find out when the next bus is coming.
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Jonjo in chart topping hopes
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
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’
Two councillors have thrown their weight behind a campaign against a proposed development in Adlington.
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Appeal for names of fallen victims of war for memorial
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.
Police slammed in death crash case
‘THERE are no winners with this case, there are only losers’.
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Young driver found not guilty
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
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
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
A major retailer has announced that it will be closing down in Chorley.
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Hero’s send off for X Factor star
Singing soldier JonJo Kerr was given a hero’s send off at Chorley FC.
Town centre in ‘worst two per cent’ for crime
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
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
A young driver who crashed and killed his two friends has told how he ‘can’t understand’ what happened.
Mum describes tragic double death crash scene
The first woman at the scene of a horror smash which killed two teenagers has spoken about how she rushed to help.
Mum pays tribute after motorway tragedy
The mum of a man who died after walking on the M6 motorway in the early hours of Sunday morning has paid tribute to her ‘private’ son.
Book with swear words sold to child, 8
A primary school sold a book containing swear words and a poem about abortion to an eight-year-old pupil.
Oz crash victim ‘is not insured’
The family of a young woman fighting for life after a horrific quad bike smash in Australia have been told her travel insurance may not cover her accident.
Light meals on offer at the hospital
Patients at Preston and Chorley hospitals are being offered lighter options for their evening meal after bosses surveyed them about their preferences.
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Old reservoir goes to auction
Campaigners trying to save one of Lancashire’s last underground reservoirs are pleading for a benefactor to buy it as a heritage project.
Driver: I did not use phone
A coach driver has denied being on his mobile phone in the minutes before a horror crash that killed two teenage friends.
Horror crash case goes to court
A teenager has relived the final moments before her two friends were killed in a horror smash.
Man admits part in Chorley vs Chester football clash
A man has admitted his part in the violence that followed a football match in Chorley.
Caged man gets ban from club
A disabled grandfather who was jailed for three years for abusing children has been suspended from his involvement with a charitable club.
20mph limits are enforced on streets
Work is now underway to turn residential roads into 20mph zones in Chorley and Leyland.
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‘Gang days are over’ says teen after court sentencing
A teenager from Buckshaw Village has spoken about being part of a gang which laid siege to a family home during a birthday party.
Chorley family on holiday spy TV show
A Chorley family featured on the BBC’s ‘Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents’ this week.
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Rottweiler saved from fire
A Rottweiler dog was rescued from a fire at a commercial premises in Euxton last night (Thursday).
‘I kept my £70k fraud a secret from husband’
A tearful mum who stole nearly £200,000 from her bosses to help fund her wedding and “costly” lifestyle has told a court her husband had no idea she was a thief.
‘Shamed’ residents demand apology
Residents in Euxton are demanding a public apology after a parish council was found to have breached the Data Protection Act.
‘Water problem’ conman targets pensioner
Police are appealing for information after a man tried to con a Chorley pensioner in his own home.
Fears pub could become a shop
Traders fear a derelict Chorley pub could be transformed into a convenience store.
Shock death of ‘selfless’ brickie
A ‘selfless’ dad-of-two suddenly collapsed and died as he worked as a bricklayer alongside his dad and son.
Arson at disused store is putting lives at risk
Teenage arsonists set fire to a Chorley landmark after breaking into the disused building.
‘Weddings won’t be cancelled at venue’
Bosses of a wedding venue have vowed to stay open, despite the hotel firm going into administration.
Headteacher hits back at school place surplus claim
The headteacher of a proposed free school in Chorley has hit back at claims there are already 400 surplus places in the town.
Man admits false imprisonment of his manager
A Chorley man has pleaded guilty to the false imprisonment of his manager.
Train users angry at no path to new station
Angry travellers are demanding a pedestrian access to Buckshaw Village’s new railway station.
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Recycle food with garden waste
People in Chorley will soon be able to recycle all of their food waste – including chicken bones and meal leftovers.
Business park and jobs set for rubble site
Campaigners say plans for a new business park on the site of a former mill building could revive part of Chorley.
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Criminals cash in on recession
A rise in robberies and thefts in the past year has been partly blamed on the recession, according to a police chief.
Russell Kane’s new date at Little Theatre
Russell Kane’s show for Chorley Little Theatre has had to be rescheduled.
Problems as homeless people ‘sofa-surf’ to stay off the streets
Almost 20 homeless people are sleeping rough or on friends’ sofas in Clayton Brook, it has been revealed.
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Weather for Chorley
Thursday 23 February 2012
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Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: West
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Temperature: 2 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
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