- Cameron set for talks with Hollande
- Two bailed over attack on pensioner
- Dewani co-accused to deny guilt
- No X Factor for Dannii Minogue
- 80mph limit 'will cost £1bn a year'
- Six charged over trafficking woman
- PM defends free parenting classes
- Facebook set to make market splash
- Hunt adviser to appear at inquiry
- PM: Hacking clues must be followed
- Children's memorial plaque stolen
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News
MP in police ‘hatred’ denial
Police Minister Nick Herbert denied he hated the police when put on the spot by a Lancashire officer.
Bubble bursts for Apprentice Jenna
She had her eyes on the prize for nine weeks but South Ribble Apprentice candidate Jenna Whittingham was finally beaten in the boardroom last night.
Conmen steal widow’s savings
An 87-year-old widow today spoke of her distress after conmen stole her £16,000 life savings – by pretending to be from the water board.
Sport
Great to get back to winning ways
Leyland CC skipper Dave Makinson tells us his thoughts about the past week’s matches
Clean sweep of wins for Leyland
Northern League Premier Division
Leyland 1st XI 136-8 Carnforth 58 all out
Worden on top of their game
These budding Michael Jordans are celebrating after success in district championships.
Lifestyle
Theatre Review - Natural Causes, Chorley Little Theatre
This latest CADOS production, ‘Natural Causes’ by Eric Chappell (perhaps best-known for his ‘Rising Damp’ TV script), drew large audiences to the Little Theatre last week.
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Restaurant Review - Rose and Crown, Farington
You can’t turn your nose up at a £3 curry, says reviewer Kay Taylor
Theatre Review - Swallows and Amazons, Blackpool Grand Theatre
If you’re old enough to remember when penknives were a reward rather than a deadly weapon, or when children declaring they were bored was very nearly a hanging offence, then you have probably already read Arthur Ransome’s children’s novel – and adopted it as your template for life.
Theatre Review - Sylvia’s Wedding, Hoghton Village Hall
For years, Hoghton Players have been packing in the crowds with their refreshing and entertaining shows.
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Theatre Review - Robin Ince, Chorley Little Theatre
Thanks to Robin Ince I was drinking black coffee the morning after his gig.
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Community
David Gest believes in former The Voice contestants track
The debut single of determined singers has caught the attention of a media personality.
Celebrating 60 years of ‘selling the Chorley Guardian’
Culshaw Newsagents in Chorley will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, in line with the Diamond Jubilee.
Signed Super 8 Cynics will record Ricky Gervais track as first single
A rising ‘new-wave’ band who have just been signed are delighted to announce details of their first single.
Celebrating Kathleen Ferrier’s centenary
An opera singer from Chorley is continuing to inspire in what would have been her 100th year.
Street party excitement for Diamond Jubilee
More than 30 street parties are being planned across Chorley and South Ribble to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next month.
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Friday 18 May 2012
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