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Chorley FC aim to tackle Mali player's visa hitch

8:20am Wednesday 27th August 2008

Officials at Chorley FC are hoping that red tape will not stop them signing a Mali-born player.

Five wins in a row for Charnock Richard

10:34am Wednesday 27th August 2008

Charnock Richard made it five league wins in a row, as they secured a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Stoneclough.

Chorley boss issues FA Cup warning

4:46pm Tuesday 26th August 2008

Chorley have received a double tonic before Saturday's FA Cup clash in the form of a welcome first league win, at Radcliffe on Monday, and the return of captain Kieran Fletcher - but manager Tony Hesketh has issued a warning not to underestimate opponents Atherton LR.

Radcliffe Borough 1 Chorley 2

9:42am Tuesday 26th August 2008

Goals by Jordan Goodeve and full-back Rob Henry gave Chorley a well-deserved first win of the season, but the Magpies defence had to withstand late Radcliffe pressure after substitute Steve Howson reduced the arrears 20 minutes from the end.

Darwen 87, Chorley 89-1

9:39am Tuesday 26th August 2008

South African professional Friedel de Wet took four wickets in his final home appearance as Chorley enjoyed an emphatic nine wicket win over Darwen.

Chorley youngsters in seventh heaven

MEDALS HAUL: Back, from left, Maxine Smith, Bethany Henry, Thomas Bebbington and Leigh Jeffrey, front, Lewis Henry, Ruth Whipp and Rebecca McDonald

11:44am Tuesday 26th August 2008

With the track and field leagues having ended, many clubs are staging open meetings where athletes compete on an individual basis, and often there are medals at stake.

Dougherty still in with Ryder Cup chance

3:04pm Monday 25th August 2008

Chorley golfer Nick Dougherty could still clinch a Ryder Cup place at this week's final qualifying event, the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.

Mini soccer teams wanted

3:28pm Monday 25th August 2008

Wigan Mini Soccer League is currently recruiting teams for it’s 11th season.

Double gold for Chorley race walker

1:31pm Monday 25th August 2008

Chorley Athletic Club's much travelled international race walking champion John Payn secured double gold in the British Master's Race Walking Championships .

Football chance for Coppull youngsters

10:53am Monday 25th August 2008

Youngsters in Coppull have the opportunity of playing football since the formation of the Coppull United Under 13s team.

Skipper scored brace in Charnock Richard victory

10:43am Monday 25th August 2008

Four second half goals from captain Andy Roberts ensured that Charnock Richard remain unbeaten in the West Lancashire League with a 4-1 victory over Poulton Town.

Wigan fight for Chorley boxer Johnson

3:36pm Friday 22nd August 2008

Chris Johnson is up against Ernie Smith in a light middleweight fight at Robin Park Arena, Wigan on Sunday, September 14 at 3pm.

Dougherty on course for KLM Open disappointment

6:17pm Thursday 21st August 2008

Chorley’s Nick Dougherty is almost out of the running for this week’s KLM Open in Holland after a disappointing three-over-par opening round.

Chorley gold medal hero turns his charm on cabbie

11:27am Thursday 21st August 2008

Chorley-based double gold medal winner Bradley Wiggins, had to charm his way out of trouble after rolling over the bonnet of a taxi while celebrating his Olympic triumph.

Magpies skipper hoping to be back for cup clash

9:15am Wednesday 20th August 2008

Chorley skipper Kieran Fletcher hopes to make his comeback from injury in next week’s FA Cup preliminary round against Atherton LR at the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium.

Lancashire cycle challenge call

4:22pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Cyclists looking for an adventure are urged to sign up for the Lancashire Loop Cycle Challenge next month and help raise thousands of pounds for the Royal Preston Hospital.

Chorley athlete wins medal, aged 75

MEDALS: John with goald and bronze his medals

2:07pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

There are not many athletes who scale new heights at the age of 75, but that is exactly what John Payn achieved, by winning his first individual medal in international competition.

Dougherty back in Ryder Cup contention

2:03pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

With two weeks left in Europe’s Ryder Cup race, Chorley’s Nick Dougherty now knows it could all come down to what sort of hotel bed he gets in Holland and Scotland.

Dougherty still in the hunt for Rider Cup spot

2:00pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

With two weeks left in Europe’s Ryder Cup race, Chorley’s Nick Dougherty now knows it could all come down to what sort of hotel bed he gets in Holland and Scotland.

Winger back for Chorley

12:56pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

Winger Lee Shillito could end a lengthy injury absence with a return to the Chorley squad for their trip to Woodley Sports tonight.

Olympian Wiggins misses out on third gold

TEAM WIN: Cycle team GB with Chorley's Bradley Wiggins (far right)

11:46am Tuesday 19th August 2008

Chorley-based Olympian Bradley Wiggins couldn’t add to his two gold medals in Bejing today, as he and fellow Brit Mark Cavendish finished eighth in the men’s madison race.

Chorley to join Olympic handover celebrations

9:19am Tuesday 19th August 2008

People in Chorley will be able take part in a special ceremony to mark the handing over of the Olympic Flag to London for the 2012 games on Sunday.

Chorley 1 Trafford 1

10:11am Monday 18th August 2008

Chorley were held to a draw against a lively Trafford outfit.

Cyclist Wiggins picks up second Olympic gold

3:27pm Monday 18th August 2008

Chorley-based cyclist Bradley Wiggins picked up his second Olympic gold as part of Great Britain's men's pursuit team who defeated Denmark in a new world record time.

Lancaster 123, Chorley 124-6

10:18am Monday 18th August 2008

Josh Tolley hit an unbeaten 51 as Chorley overhauled Lancaster's total of 123 with six wickets in hand at Lune Road.

Chorley boss aiming for top six

OPTIMISTIC: Tony Hesketh

10:00am Friday 15th August 2008

CHORLEY boss Tony Hesketh is targetting a top-six season for the Magpies.

Chorley boxer Jennings eyes “Punisher” fight

5:29pm Friday 15th August 2008

Chorley boxer Michael Jennings is set to land a crack at the WBO welterweight title later in the year.

Dougherty back in great form

9:08am Friday 15th August 2008

Nick Dougherty boosted his Ryder Cup chances by taking a share of the early lead in the Scandinavian Masters first round.

Chorley golfer's Swede surprise

3:30pm Thursday 14th August 2008

Chorley’s Nick Dougherty has expressed his surprise that with just three events left in Europe’s Ryder Cup race some of the players still fighting to make the side are having a week off.

Chorley welcome Trafford for season opener

5:17pm Wednesday 13th August 2008

Chorley's UniBond First Division North league campaign starts on Saturday with North West Counties League champions Trafford visiting the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium.


National News

More time to quiz PM 'plot' suspect

Gordon Brown

Updated 8:23am Thursday 28th August 2008

Police have been granted more time to question a white Muslim convert arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill the Prime Minister.


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