Recently added articles from Chorley Guardian (Chorley, England):
'We can't keep up with 96-year-old Walter'.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Sprightly Walter Tranter could be the busiest 96-year-old in the UK. Despite being just four years short of his 100th birthday, energetic Walter has never been busier. He typical day will see him wake up early in the morning at his Eccleston home, get on his 50cc ...
Boyfriend jailed for attacking girlfriend.
Aug 01, 2008 ... A 'jealous and controlling' teenager from Chorley who knocked his girlfriend out during a row has been put behind bars. Raymond Jones was already serving a suspended prison term for a separate offence in which he had used a knife, Preston Crown Court was told. ...
Chorley rape case is dropped.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Police in Chorley have dropped a rape inquiry after the alleged victim said she did not want to proceed with the case. The 19-year-old from Chorley contacted police on Friday to say she didn't want to pursue the matter. Officers from the Major Investigation Team ...
Double gold for Katie.
Aug 01, 2008 ... An Astley Village-based runner has set her sights on further glory after striking gold in consecutive weekends. A fortnight ago Katie Ingram was competing with the Great Britain fell racing team in Germany and was part of a trio who claimed gold overall in her first fell race ...
Funeral date for tragic Ryan.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Tragic teenager Ryan Acaster's love of horses will be a feature of his funeral next week. The 17-year-old, who was killed in a motorbike accident on July 20, will be taken from his home in Brinscall, near Chorley, to the church where he was christened, in a hearse pulled by two ...
Probe at insurance company.
Aug 02, 2008 ... A Chorley-based insurance firm has been closed down after the industry's financial watchdog took action against it. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) issued a warning about Ideal Insurance Services Ltd. It's over claims that some customer premiums for insurance ...
Last chance to become Miss Guardian.
Aug 02, 2008 ... Time is running out to enter our Miss Guardian competition. More than 30 entrants have already entered the contest to try and win the honour of being Miss Guardian and landing some top prizes in the process. The deadline for entries to be received is Wednesday, August ...
Magpie keeper's big deal.
Aug 02, 2008 ... A star Chorley goalkeeper is in the same league as England's number one thanks to a new sponsorship deal. Newcastle United youngster Max Johnson, from Brinscall, has been signed up by HO Soccer, the firm that Portsmouth and England star David James puts his name to. ...
Church bids to run pub.
Aug 03, 2008 ... A church leader from Chorley is planning to take over a village pub that closed suddenly. The Cavendish Arms in Sandy Lane is Brindle's only village centre pub and has been shut for the past three weeks. But The Rev Mark Cannon from nearby St James's Church has now ...
Joshua catches a whopper.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Youngsters in Chorley have proved they're hooked on fishing. With the support of Chorley Borough Council, Yarrow Valley Country Park has played host to the Wigan and District Angling Association annual competition. The biggest fish of the tournament was caught by ...
Small school - big on talent.
Aug 03, 2008 ... Withnell Fold Primary School may only be small but it is bursting with talented swimmers. The school team managed to scoop the top prize at the Small Schools Swimming Gala for the second year running and also came out on top in the medley team race. The team, ...
Boy, 8, flown to hospital after fall.
Aug 04, 2008 ... A Chorley youngster had to be flown to hospital after a game of football with his sister nearly ended in tragedy. Eight-year-old Ben Hall lost consciousness and suffered a fit when he fell six feet from a wall and landed on his back. The Whittle-le-Woods Primary ...
Mystery closure of Euxton pub.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Mystery surrounds the closure of a long-standing village pub and restaurant in Euxton. The Travellers' Rest on Dawbers Lane now cuts a forlorn figure with boarded up windows and doors, and a huge sign saying: "Make a difference to this local - you run it". It is not ...
It's success all the way for Girls.
Aug 04, 2008 ... Euxton Girls U10s team are proving that football isn't just for the boys. Success in the Golborne Cup, when they beat Inter Mill Hill with two goals from Maddie Critchley, completed a hugely successful season. The girls, who are managed by Graham Moon and coached by ...
