Chorley Borough Council3 Dec 2024Government overrules inspector to back prison planThe jail on the border of Chorley and Leyland will hold 1,700 inmates.3 Dec 2024England18 Oct 2024Travellers can call site 'home' after 15 year sagaThe Linfoot family say it is “better than winning the lottery” to be able to stay at the site in Heath Charnock.18 Oct 2024Lancashire29 Sep 2024Recycling bins for old toasters and mobilesChorley residents are urged to use pink bins for electrical products rather than throw them away.29 Sep 2024Lancashire3 May 2024Labour wins Hyndburn and unseats Chorley opposition leaderLabour also retains control of Preston, Rossendale, Chorley and Blackburn with Darwen.3 May 2024Lancashire12 Mar 2024Pub shut down over violence to become flatsThe Imperial shut its doors in September 2022 after a spate of violent incidents were reported to police.12 Mar 2024Lancashire29 Feb 2024Councillor allegedly pushes protester in meetingLancashire Police says it is investigating an allegation of assault but no arrests have been made.29 Feb 2024Lancashire5 May 2023Labour narrowly fails to take control of BurnleyThe Tories lose control of Pendle and Ribble Valley, but hold on to Wyre and Fylde.5 May 2023Lancashire6 May 2022Labour wins Rossendale and holds other councilsLabour takes control in Rossendale while easily retaining Chorley, Preston and Blackburn with Darwen.6 May 2022Lancashire5 May 2022Children show 'ingrained misogyny', teacher warnsAbusive behaviour witnessed by children at home is manifesting itself in the classroom, a teacher says.5 May 2022Lancashire
