Chorley

Police tape.

Three teenagers arrested in burglary probe

GALLERY: 13 of the best pics as Standish Cricket Club went down to a narrow defe...

Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court

Man sentenced for fraud and other offences

Dale Turner celebrates the completion of his mammoth challenge

Child knife victim's dad completes Alpine epic challenge

A general view of Manse Avenue, Wrightington

Firefighters tackle conservatory blaze

Josh Charnley, who started his career at Wigan Warriors, is currently in his fifth season with Leigh Leopards

Charnley reacts after breaking Super League try-scoring record

91 year old Tony Newton ready for his 500-mile-plus cycle challenge

Cheer on 91-year-old as he cycles through town

An Avanti West Coast train

‘All lines closed’ Person died after being hit by train near Preston

Millie loves to sing and create music

Local teenager launches charity single in memory of her brother

Dwayne Akkermans

Search over for missing pensioner after body found

Steve Pemberton is a proud ambassador of Derian House Children's Hospice

Pemberton proud to support Derian House at Warriors takeover day

Dwayne is still missing

Missing pensioner has still not been found

Our 40-strong Warriors fans gallery from Cas loss in Derian House takeover game

Callum, Skye the Frenchie, and Salenia

Top dogs and owners raise money for children's hospice

The Suzanne Dennis Optometrist team.

Lancashire optometrist urges community to prioritise blood pressure checks

Holly and Poppy the dog

Wigan Warriors challenge fans to buy unseen limited-edition charity kit to suppo...
Wigan Warriors have announced their “meaningful” partnership with Derian House Children’s Hospice for fans to buy the club’s limited-edition charity kit without seeing it.
Kyra Thompson

Halloween

How to Celebrate Halloween in Wigan

Left to right: Ann-Marie Fishwick, Becky Kenealy and Shauna Hayes

Ann-Marie takes on toughest assault course to support children's hospice

Samantha Rhodes, Partou Managing Director

Nursery Trail Nursery Group acquired by Partou as UK expansion continues

Walk the Walk is available in paperback and on Kindle from Amazon.

Chorley yoga teacher and reflexologist releases first book documenting her epic ...

Wigan Athletic manager Ryan Lowe

Lowe pleased with Tranmere win as Latics boss reflects on positive pre-season

Alan and Linda Taberner with the former NHS ambulance which they drove all the way from Lancashire to Ukraine

Ex-army couple's medical mission to Ukraine

Wigan named most affordable city to live in to attend the best schools in England

Wigan named most affordable city to live in to attend the best schools in Englan...

Dara Costelloe gets down to work with the rest of the squad in Spain

Much more to come from Costelloe – Lowe

Kai Payne has joined the 'other' Latics for the season

Payne joins League Two outfit - and immediately sets 'goals target'

Are YOU in our 19-strong Wigan Athletic fans gallery from the trip to Chorley?

Kai Payne's immediate future lies away from the Brick Community Stadium

Lowe confirms Payne departure - 'He won't be with us in Spain'
Kai Payne's immediate future lies away from Wigan Athletic in the form of a loan move to League Two.
Paul Kendrick

Ryan Lowe applauds the Latics fans at Chorley

Lowe reacts to pre-season victory at Chorley - 'That's what excites me'

Dara Costelloe celebrates after marking his Latics debut with two goals at Chorley

Costelloe marks his Latics debut with match-winning contribution at Chorley

Latics have trained at Christopher Park for a couple of weeks ahead of their opening friendly at Chorley

Early team news: Ryan Lowe's thoughts ahead of Wigan Athletic's trip to Chorley

Latics have trained at Christopher Park for a couple of weeks ahead of their opening friendly at Chorley

Early team news: Ryan Lowe's plans ahead of Wigan Athletic's trip to Chorley

Ryan Lowe has been a busy man on and off the pitch as he gets Latics ready for the new League One campaign

Lowe makes huge transfer admission - 'It's more or less done' - in specific role

James Carragher, Fraser Murray and Jensen Weir

GALLERY: First look at Wigan Athletic's new home shirt for 2025/26

Ryan Lowe and his players have been back at Christopher Park to kick-off their preparations for the new campaign

Lowe sets out dual pre-season aim

Dale Waterworth has been missing since Saturday

Search for missing man

Ryan Lowe is preparing for the first pre-season of his Latics tenure

Latics confirm additions to pre-season schedule

Police find a body in the search for Dr Zak Uddin

Police find body in the search for missing GP columnist

Dr Zak Uddin, who has not been seen since May 12

Fears for welfare of missing Observer GP columnist

Members of the Red Rose Provincial Grand Lodge with their donation for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, which Provincial Grand Primo Steve Farrell (fourth from the right) helped to raise by braving the shave

Red Rose Lodge’s gift for Rosemere

A sunny Sunday afternoon in the pub with the whole family needn't break the bank - if you know where to look

Sunday roast and drink for £10 at Hungry Horse pubs in Lancashire

Linzi McLean from Chorley believes her lovely 22-year-old pet Staffy Sasha could be Britain's oldest dog

'Britain's oldest dog' celebrates 22nd birthday in adorable video

Shuna with Linda Martlew at the Derian House Open Gardens event in 2023

Children's hospice dog hangs up her lead

Preston Coroner's Court

Man knocked off bike as teenager dies decades later from complications

Volunteer puppy raiser Gemma Fairhurst

Fund-raising final walk for guide dog Ian

The Story Forge: Make Your Own Myth

Hilarious family-friendly show The Story Forge invites Chorley to ‘Make Your Own...

Her skits show her hilariously mocking the assumption that all council estate mums party all day from the benefits they receive

Mum goes viral with council estate comedy sketches

Back Lane, Appley Bridge, near to where the house fire took place

Two taken to hospital after smoke fills home from chimney blaze

Matt and Bailey Bowman

Father and son's gruelling hospice fund-raiser

A pair of adventurous brothers built an igloo on Rivington Pike in Chorley

We built an igloo at a local beauty spot...watch how we did it

Warriors and Latics stars turn Santa for poorly children

Bill and Julie Draper celebrate with Derian House staff

Couple win £5k on hospice festive raffle

Retired teacher Jan Ashley, who died in September

Dancing Christmas lights raise money for charity in teacher's memory

Jenna and Amy giving Physio to a patient.

Home physio business is launched

MD of Hedges Direct in Chorley Jamie Shipley pictured outside the 15 acres of land.

Take a look around huge outdoor area with 15 acres of land

They are trying to raise as much money as possible to help both causes with whatever things they need to help them support as many families as they can.

Family fundraiser aims to thank neonatal team that saved their baby’s life

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