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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.

Chorley GP ‘completely delighted’ to remain at helm of surgery after campaign of support

Withnell Health Centre staff A Chorley GP whose patients launched a campaign to keep her as their doctor has been told by NHS bosses that she can remain at the helm of the surgery […]

7 months ago
What Lancashire’s leaders are saying about revisiting mayor plans

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Five Lancashire district council leaders have called for the county’s devolution deal to be renegotiated with the new government – with two of them also pushing for an elected mayor […]

7 months ago
Lancashire devolution discussions back on table with renewed push for elected mayor likely

Lancashire Devolution deal No decision has yet been taken over whether the devolution deal Lancashire struck with the last Conservative government will be implemented in its current form by the new Labour administration, […]

7 months ago
Legendary Chorley nightclub to be converted to 18-room HMO

Former Applejax Nightclub, Chorley A legendary Chorley nightspot, where locals revelled for more than 30 years, is to be converted into bedsits. The Applejax Nightclub – which first opened its doors on Park Road […]

7 months ago
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Preston award-winning designer raises eyebrows at major fashion shoot

An award winning designer from Preston has raised eyebrows with his latest fashion shoot. Ross Griffiths, who lives in Chorley, is known for his bold fashion and his latest photoshoot […]

7 months ago
£1.3 million renovation wins Astley Hall a heritage award

Astley Hall. Pic: Chorley Council An extensive renovation project at Astley Hall, in Chorley, secured a prestigious heritage award at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor’s Regional Awards. A major conservation repairs project, developed by […]

7 months ago
Inside Number 9 and League of Gentlemen star Steve Pemberton given special honour

New University of Central Lancashire Honorary Fellow Steve Pemberton. Pic: UCLan A five-time BAFTA award-winning comedian has been recognised by the University of Central Lancashire, his ‘local’ university. Steve Pemberton, best known for co-creating, co-writing and acting in The League of […]

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 £200 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. It was the school’s second fundraising event for the charity, last year the […]

7 months ago
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