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Buckshaw Village

Latest news and information for Buckshaw Village, a new large-scale village of new-build homes built to the north of Chorley just off the A6 between Chorley and South Ribble

Chorley residents encouraged to use new recycling scheme for old electrical items

Electrical recycling bank Chorley residents are being encouraged to make use of a new service that allows them to easily recycle redundant electrical and battery-powered items rather than throw them away or bury […]

5 months ago
Chorley fraudster jailed for ÂŁ12k home insurance scams

Joel Mtebe Pic: Lancashire Police A Chorley man who was spared jail for making a string of fake home insurance claims has been locked up – for doing the same thing again. Joel Mtebe was […]

6 months ago
Buckshaw Village man carrying cocaine at riot said he thought it was pain relief for sore gum

Mugshot of Liam Powell A Buckshaw Village man who was caught carrying cocaine during riots in Bolton has been sentenced. Liam Powell was found carrying the Class A drug as violent disorder broke out […]

7 months ago
Preston-born author explores the ‘the Witch of Woodplumpton’ legend in new book

The 'Witch stone' in Woodplumpton Pic: Preston Past and Present A Preston-born author has published a new novel which explores the myths around the ‘witch of Woodplumpton’, Meg Shelton. David Hatton, who was brought up in Ashton-on-Ribble and now lives […]

7 months ago
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Chorley parks ‘record breaking year’ winning eight Green Flag Awards

Day two of the 2023 Chorley Flower Show at Astley Park Pic: Paul Heyes Eight of Chorley’s parks and open spaces have been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award, a welcome increase from last years six parks. Astley Park, Withnell Linear Park Nature Reserve, […]

7 months ago
Astley Park School ends summer term in a blaze of colour

Julie Banks with pupil JJ. Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation Pupils and staff took part in a sponsored colour dash around the school’s playing field raising ÂŁ200 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. It was the school’s second fundraising event for the charity, last year the […]

7 months ago
Chorley Borough Council local elections 2024 results ward by ward

Labour have tightened their grip on Chorley Council after winning all but one of the seats up for grabs at this year’s local elections – and deposing the Tory opposition […]

10 months ago
Leader of Chorley Council launches push to take control of roads off Lancashire County Council

Chorley town hall The leader of Chorley Council has launched a renewed push for the authority to take control of the district’s roads, which he has branded “an absolute shambles”. Labour’s Alistair Bradley made […]

10 months ago
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