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Chorley sits to the south of Preston and while a borough and town in its own right then a lot of Prestonians go back and forth. Chorley Council is the council for the district.

Three charged after taxi driver stabbed at Buckshaw Village

Police at Buckshaw Village Three people have been charged after a taxi driver was attacked in Buckshaw Village this week. Police were called at around 9.50pm on Wednesday (5 February) to Holland House Way […]

1 day ago
Convenience store planned for car park of closed Chorley pub

A convenience store could soon be built next to a Chorley pub which closed down in 2023. Applicants Thistlewood Properties and Admiral Taverns want to build the shop on the […]

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Farrington Street and Back Mount Street car parks in Chorley town centre to become short-stay

Chorley Farrington Street car park sign. Pic: Chorley Council More short-stay car parking is due to be introduced in Chorley town centre. The car parks behind the Town Hall are proposed to change from long stay to short stay […]

2 days ago
Cheap peak-time bus fare for disabled and bus passes for young set to be scrapped

Thursday night (14 November) at the Bus Station. Credit: Blog Preston A cheap peak-time bus fare for disabled passengers is set to be scrapped across much of Lancashire – along with free bus passes for some of the county’s young people. […]

2 days ago
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Plungington man jailed and banned from Asda, Bargain Booze, Spar and B&Q

John Skidmore Pic: Preston Police A prolific shoplifter has been banned from every Asda, Bargain Booze, Spar and B&Q store across Chorley and South Ribble. John Skidmore, 34, of Eldon Street, Plungington, pleaded guilty to […]

5 days ago
‘Ride your way to heaven’ family pay tribute to biker who died after Chorley crash

Steven Fisher Pic: Lancashire Police/Family tribute A biker who died after a crash between a truck and a motorbike has been described as a ‘beautiful soul mate and hero’. Steven Fisher died five days after the […]

5 days ago
Third of complaints at Lancashire County Council representatives made by other elected members

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston A third of the complaints made about Lancashire county councillors last year were from fellow elected members. A total of 18 allegations were lodged against the authority’s representatives – with […]

6 days ago
Multi-vehicle crash and fire closes all lanes on M6 southbound

The M6 southbound between junction 28 and 27 this evening All lanes on the M6 southbound are currently being held by emergency services due to a multi-vehicle collision and a car fire in the aftermath. The incident, which happened between […]

7 days ago
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