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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.

Woman wanted in connection with investigation into harassment

Kiera Brogden A woman is wanted by police in connection with an investigation into harassment. Kiera Brogden, 30, is 5ft 3, of slim build with pink hair and brown eyes. Update: Police […]

6 months ago
Mystery in Chorley as loud bangs trigger concern

Buchanan Street, Chorley A report of suspicious activity and a ‘bang’ noise have triggered concern in Chorley. Lancashire Constabulary received a call on Friday (31 May) evening after 11pm reporting suspicious activity on […]

6 months ago
Lancashire’s devolution deal thrown into disarray by general election

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Lancashire’s long-awaited devolution deal has been thrown into disarray by the unexpected calling of the general election. The agreement was poised to clear its final hurdle in the coming weeks, […]

6 months ago
D-Day events in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley to mark 80th anniversary

To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a series of events are being hosted across Preston, South Ribble and Chorley. Thursday 6 June marks the day which was […]

6 months ago
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Fasten your seatbelts for the sixth Supercar Showtime raising funds for Chorley children’s hospice

Cars parked outside Hoghton Tower for Supercar Showtime Pic: Michael Porter Photography Fasten your seatbelts as the sixth Supercar Showtime is set to take place this weekend. The event at Hoghton Tower showcases an array of supercars to raise much-needed funds for […]

6 months ago
Lancashire Mind to host first-ever volunteers fair

Gemma Brennan, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Lancashire Mind. Pic: Lancashire Mind Lancashire Mind, a mental health charity based in Chorley, is celebrating National Volunteers Week with its first-ever volunteers fair. The fair, to be hosted on 5 June at Primrose Gardens […]

6 months ago
Chorley shop blatantly and repeatedly sold vapes to kids

A stock image of vapes and liquids The owner of a Chorley vape shop has been fined and ordered to carry out 150 hours’ unpaid community work after admitting selling to kids and stocking illegal products. Umar […]

7 months ago
Band bringing folk music from their Newfoundland home to Preston and Chorley

Rum Ragged Pic: Jeff Miller and Charlie Benoit A band from the eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland are set to play gigs in Preston and Chorley. Rum Ragged are said to take a bold approach to the distinct […]

7 months ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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