The four Labour-run authorities had argued that the elections would potentially disrupt a government-ordered shake-up that ...

Work is being carried out to help restore a town's war memorial in time for the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May. The restoration efforts at Astley Park in Chorley, Lancashire, will help preserve ...

Chorley has the best of Lancashire all in one place, the local council has said as it seeks to make the town a top visitor attraction by 2030. Bosses have drawn up what they call a "destination ...

As Christmas approaches, Helping Hand Chorley – Food Bank wants people across Chorley to know that support is available for ...

The government has opened the door to the cancellation of next year’s local elections in the seven Lancashire areas where they are due to be held.

Fresh from his appearance on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, rapper Aitch swapped bushtucker trials for plenty of ...

The calculation is based on the volume of the special-status land within the borough and the growth in the area’s population over the last decade. The number of people living in Chorley has surged by ...

There is a diverse range of food available on the Chorley dining scene, here is a pick of five of the best eateries according to Lancashire Life magazine. Elliot’s Bistro, Chorley An authentic ...

During lockdown, many of us made the pilgrimage back to our family homes – and rediscovered them through fresh eyes. Part guide, part love letter, “Home towns” is a new series in which we celebrate ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A man believed to be in his 50s has died after a house collapsed following a suspected gas explosion in Chorley this afternoon, said police. Emergency services were called to reports of a house fire ...