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Chorley locations

Key locations covered in the Chorley borough to the south side of Preston, Lancashire including Chorley town centre, Euxton, Buckshaw Village, Whittle-le-Woods, Clayton-le-Woods, Clayton Brook, Rivington, Croston, Adlington, Withnell, Brinscall and Hoghton.

M61 northbound crash at Junction 8 for Chorley sees emergency services presence

Emergency services seen on the M61 northbound close to the Chorley junction Pic: Simon Dean Emergency services are on the scene of a crash on the M61 northbound. The crash is close to Botany Bay on the northbound side, close to Junction 8 for Chorley. […]

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Motorcyclist dies after crash with van near Chorley town centre

Generic view of the junction of Pall Mall and Coventry Street A man has died after a collision in Chorley. Police were called to the junction of Pall Mall and Coventry Street at 8.07am last Monday (13 January) after reports of […]

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St Laurence Church in Chorley granted funding to comfort the vulnerable

St Laurence Church in Chorley has received additional funding to continue providing food and warmth to members of the community. Receiving the funding from Lancashire County Council, £500 has already […]

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‘Need has never been higher’ – Lancashire Mind gear up for 25th year

The staff at Lancashire Mind. Pic: Lancashire Mind Lancashire Mind, a mental health charity in Chorley, is using its 25th year to highlight the increasing need for vital support services.  According to the charity, as many as 400,000 […]

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The monthly celebration of Lancastrian food and crafts taking place at this Hoghton market

Hoghton Tower's Christmas Market back in 2021 Pic: Reanne Donkor A celebration of Lancastrian fresh food and crafts is continuing to take place monthly at Hoghton Tower throughout 2025. The historic venue hosts a farmers’ market on the third Sunday […]

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Cygnet rescued from frozen Leeds-Liverpool Canal

A cygnet was rescued by the RSPCA after becoming trapped in ice on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Riley Green during the very cold spell.     The stricken bird was […]

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Curated beats and smoky eats for Grill Ont’ Mill’s first event at Walton Summit brewery

Hopworks Taproom interior Pic: Hopworks Brew Co. / Facebook Grill Ont’ Mill is hosting its first food and music event this weekend. Promising to deliver ‘curated beats and smoky eats’, Grooves and Grills will take place at Hopworks Brew […]

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Body of man found dead at Rivington identified after year-long investigation

Rivington Road stock image. Credit: Mat Fascione The body of a man found in Rivington in late 2023 has been identified. Police launched an extensive public appeal after the body was discovered on the 7 December 2023, […]

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