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New enclosure for African birds
8:50am Saturday 30th August 2008
Three African Crown Cranes have been released into a new enclosure at WWT Martin Mere, near Chorley, re-uniting a family that was originally born at the centre four years ago.
Comments (0)Chorley history group to discuss Preston docks
9:00am Saturday 30th August 2008
The Chorley branch of the Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society has a full programme of events and meetings throughout the year, and manages and administers a Family History Resource Centre at Astley Hall.
Top awards for Chorley leisure centres
9:50pm Friday 29th August 2008
Chorley's All Seasons Leisure Centre and Clayton Green Sports Centre achieved the prestigious QUEST award, placing them among some of the finest sports facilities in the country.
Fishing tackle snatched from outside Chorley house
9:50am Friday 29th August 2008
Thieves stole fishing equipment from outside a house in Chorley.
Sports day champs tackle Buckshaw turf
11:16am Friday 29th August 2008
Newly opened sports pitches at Buckshaw Village have felt the thud of activity following an action packed sports day attended by local schoolchildren.
Chorley churches host children's fun week
1:19pm Friday 29th August 2008
More than 100 children enjoyed a week of fun as several churches organised events in the spirit of togetherness.
Drama boost for budding Astley Village actors
1:15pm Friday 29th August 2008
There were dramatic events in Astley Village last week as budding thespians developed their acting and costume skills.
Chorley man engineers help for Rwanda
3:58pm Thursday 28th August 2008
A JET engineer swapped the aircraft hangar for the classroom during a two-week stint to improve the use of the English in Africa.
Memorial tree vandals spark Chorley MP's fury
1:57pm Thursday 28th August 2008
Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle has hit out at vandals who have broken the tree planted for the Workers' Memorial in Astley Park.
Deal on cards to save struggling pub chain
2:33pm Thursday 28th August 2008
A possible buyer has been found for the Liverpool-based brewery firm which operates pubs in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley.
Blackpool panto for Chorley comic
10:55am Thursday 28th August 2008
Chorley funnyman, Steve Royle, is returning to the Blackpool stage for the panto' season later this year and joining a star-studded cast for the family favourite Cinderella.
Vandals wreck cars in Chorley
8:40pm Thursday 28th August 2008
The driver's side window was smashed and the wing mirror was ripped off a blue Peugeot 106 parked in Lyons Lane in Chorley, overnight.
Garden fence ripped down
6:50pm Thursday 28th August 2008
A garden fence was ripped down by vandals in Chorley.
Cycle stolen from outside Chorley takeaway
2:57pm Thursday 28th August 2008
Thieves stole a cycle from outside a takeaway in Chorley.
Chorley FC aim to tackle Mali player's visa hitch
8:20am Wednesday 27th August 2008
Officials at Chorley FC are hoping that red tape will not stop them signing a Mali-born player.
Chorley 'goalie' nets draw win
5:03pm Wednesday 27th August 2008
Like her idol Joe Hart, Chorley youngster, Ashley Conroy stepped forward to make a number of great saves at Manchester City’s first home game of the season against West Ham last Sunday.
Attack horror on Chorley pub dancefloor
5:00pm Tuesday 26th August 2008
A horrific, attack left a man unconscious with head injuries on the dancefloor of a packed Chorley town centre pub.
Grass grows on new Chorley restaurant roof
4:06pm Tuesday 26th August 2008
Diners are set to have a lawn overhead as the region’s first grass-roofed restaurant nears completion in Chorley.
Chorley twins build career together
11:41am Monday 25th August 2008
Steel capped boots and ‘high vis’ jackets will be regulation for Chorley twins Alexander and Charles Berry, as they start a career in construction.
Optical anniversary surprise for Euxton hospice
8:30am Monday 25th August 2008
A Chorley optitians celebrated its 15th anniversary with a week of funraising for a local children's hospice.
Chorley venue for Lancashire carers' conference
3:13pm Monday 25th August 2008
The Lancashire Carers’ Forum is holding its annual conference for carers at the Woodlands Conference Centre, Chorley, next month.
Abbey Village fishing challenge
2:59pm Monday 25th August 2008
Keen fishing fans are being invited to take part in a competition to see who can make the biggest catch.
Teams required for cancer charity event
4:10pm Sunday 24th August 2008
Businesses and organisations in the Chorley area are being urged to enter a special charity event which aims to raise funds for the next generation of cancer zapping technology.
Chorley council workers ditch the fags
8:20am Sunday 24th August 2008
Three Chorley council workers are ditching cigarettes — after spending more than a staggering £185,000 on fags in their lifetimes.
Chorley meeting plan for County Hall councillors
8:10am Sunday 24th August 2008
Members of the public will have a chance to meet their county councillors face-to-face during a forthcoming visit to Chorley.
Charnock Richard pit stop for Subarus convoy
6:10pm Saturday 23rd August 2008
A convoy of hundreds of Subarus vehicles stretching several miles will be passing through Lancashire next Saturday as it heads down the M6 as part of a tribute to late Colin McRae.
Fun day planned for Chorley housing development opening
1:30pm Saturday 23rd August 2008
A family fun day is planned in Chorley next month to celebrate the official opening of a new housing development in the town.
Chorley MEP backs fat children clothing VAT fight
3:33pm Friday 22nd August 2008
The parents of fat teenage children are being penalised by EU rules.
National News
Todd inquest to ignore private life
Updated 11:02am Saturday 30th August 2008
The inquest into the death of Greater Manchester Chief Constable Michael Todd will not delve into his private life and reported affairs, the coroner for the hearing has confirmed.
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