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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.

Abandoned conference centre and college site which had become anti-social behaviour hotspot is being demolished

The former Woodlands Conference Centre site in Southport Road Pic: Chorley Council Five months of demolition work is beginning on a former college in Chorley. What became the Woodlands Conference Centre in Southport Road is being taken down after standing empty for […]

1 week ago
‘Worrying trend’ of people taken to Preston and Chorley hospitals with malnutrition

Royal Preston Hospital car park The number of patients admitted to hospital in Central Lancashire with malnutrition has leapt in the space of a year. In the 12 months to March, 165 people were taken […]

1 week ago
New book raises a glass to the rich history of pubs in Chorley

Shepherd's Ale House in Chorley Pic: CAMRA Central Lancs A new book delving into the history and heritage of pubs in Chorley has been published. It follows the successful launch of’ Discovering Lancashire Pubs (Leyland Hundred West)’ this time […]

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Cautious optimism from local politicians after budget set out by Rachel Reeves

Picture by Lauren Hurley / DESNZ The impact of the budget on local authorities and the services they provide has drawn a mixed analysis from some of Lancashire’s most senior politicians. Leading figures from the political […]

2 weeks ago
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Barriers residents face due to poor public transport to be presented to political leaders in Preston

Preston Bus Station Pic: Blog Preston Examples of the barriers Lancashire residents face as a result of poor public transport will be presented to political leaders at a high-profile event in Preston next year. The Convention […]

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Astley Illuminated set to return to Chorley for 2024 with light displays, entertainment and more

Last year's Astley Illuminated had a Sci-Fi theme Pic: Paul Heyes Astley Illuminated returns to Chorley on Friday 8 November with light displays, entertainment and more.  Following the success of last year’s Alien Invasion themed event, which saw thousands attend, Astley Hall and Park will […]

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Tributes after death of Whittle-le-Woods legend who had ‘boundless’ energy

Eric Bell Tributes have been paid to a veteran Chorley councillor who served the borough until he was 86. Eric Bell, who represented his home village of Whittle for 31 years, died […]

2 weeks ago
Days left to apply for secondary school place for September 2025 start with Lancashire County Council

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Parents and carers of Lancashire children who are starting secondary school next year have just a few days left to apply for a place. The closing date for applications for […]

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