Chorley Guardian (Chorley, England) back issues from March 2007:
Magpies keeper crisis.
Mar 01, 2007 ... UniBond League Alsager Town 5 Chorley 0 Chorley should have been out for revenge in this return fixture which saw them slump to a 6-0 defeat on a dark, cold night back in September. But the Magpies could only go one goal better than last time ...
West Lancs League wash-out.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Aegon West Lancashire Football round-up Fixtures in the West Lancs League took a hammering thanks to the weather. None of the local fixtures in the Premier Division went ahead due to waterlogged pitches. Coppull United's trip to Wyre Villa was cancelled, ...
Make the grade...
Mar 01, 2007 ... Grading games for Chorley's newest football league are being held on Sunday March 4. The games will determine which Soccer Sixes League divisions teams will play in. The Soccer Sixes website has now been upgraded and is available for teams to view league information ...
North End triumph in seven-goal thriller.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Lincoln City WFC 3 Preston North End WFC 4 Preston's plans looked in jeopardy as early as the eighth minute with the fast starting league leaders Lincoln being awarded a penalty, which was successfully converted despite Karen Browne getting a hand to the ball. ...
Bamber Bridge washed out.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Bamber Bridge were out of action on Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch, much to the frustration of boss Phil Entwistle. Entwistle was hoping his side could add more points to the board against league strugglers Warrington Town, but persistent rain leading up to Saturday's tie ...
Schoolchildren get lessons with Warriors.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Over the next few weeks hundreds of rugby-loving Chorley schoolchildren will be getting involved in extra-curricular lessons with Wigan Warriors coaches. As part of a link-up between the rugby league giants, Chorley Panthers and the council's sports development department, eight ...
Weak defence no match for stron Miners.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Chorley Panthers round-up After a lengthy lay-off due to poor weather conditions, the U7s met a strong Leigh Miners team. Poor defence in the first-half allowed Leigh to pile on the pressure as they crossed the whitewash several times. Tries from Stephanie ...
Rangers fail to turn pressure into points.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Adlington Rangers 10 Walney Central 16 Rangers started well with the pack led by Paul Cookson making strong breaks. The ball was being moved quickly through the backs, but Walney defended well and made a few attacks of their own. Then after ...
Late tries can't save Warriors.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Leyland Warriors round-up On a quagmire of a pitch, Leyland Warriors U9s had a tough challenge against Latchford Albion Unicorns. With neither side making much progress it was Latchford who struck first when a set play saw them score down the middle. ...
Harriers well represented in race.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Chorley Harriers were well represented at the Lostock 6 race ... with Russell Barron turning in a superb performance to finish 10th overall in 33.29. Next for the Harriers was Dave Biddulph, 25th in 35.48 and, recent new member, Stuart Roberts following up a minute later. ...
Athletes take on tough off-roader.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Chorley Athletics Club round-up Three Chorley Athletic Club athletes took part in the difficult off-road Standish Hall Trail 10K on Saturday. On a demanding and sticky course, Simon Townsend ran an excellent race for 37th place (45:30) followed by Paul Wareing in 69th ...
Marlins rule the waves.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Chorley Marlins swimmers were brilliant in Blackpool as they netted a number of medals and smashed personal best times. The North Lancashire Age Group Championships took place in Blackpool, which saw a series of excellent performances from the Chorley Marlins, including a huge ...
Schools get samba style.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Move over Ronaldhino ...Chorley is home to its very own Bralian soccer stars. Pupils at Charnock Richard Primary School displayed their own soccer skills to win the Copa de Brazilia 2007 tournament this weekend. They beat Brindle St James's in a thrilling final. The ...
Latest news: Magpies miss out.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Chorley 0 Woodley Sports 1 It was same old story at Victory Park on Tuesday night as the shot-shy Magpies lost 1-0 to Woodley Sports. Chorley had the lion's share of the possession but failed to translate that into efforts on target and goals. The game was ...
A hero's return.
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Prime Minister Tony Blair paid a personal tribute to the Chorley Royal Marine killed in a landmine blast in Afghanistan. The body of Jonathan "Dutchy" Holland arrived back yesterday at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, and in an emotional ceremony his flag-drapped coffin was ...
Historic mill sold.
Mar 02, 2007 ... A historic mill in Euxton that has been lying dormant for years has been sold to an unknown bidder. Euxton Mill, off Dawbers Lane, was formerly occupied by Xelflex Precision Moulders Ltd, which went into administration in 2005. The site was on the market for [pounds ...
Latest news: Chorley landlord sentenced in benefit fraud case.
Mar 05, 2007 ... Benefit fraud investigators called time on a pub landlord who claimed more than [pounds sterling]14,000 in extra cash. Chorley Council became suspicious of Thomas Robinson after he applied for the licence at the Elephant and Castle in Adlington while also claiming council tax ...
Latest news: Improvement plans for Adlington Railway Station steam ahead.
Mar 06, 2007 ... Improvement works at Adlington Railway Station are on track after Chorley Council was successful in securing a grant of [pounds sterling]7,500. Work at the station in Railway Road includes providing a facility where passengers can leave bicycles securely when they commute by ...
Latest news: Family prepare for funeral of Royal Marine.
Mar 06, 2007 ... The funeral of Royal Marine Jonathan 'Dutchy' Holland will be held next week. The service will be attended by friends and family, along with servicemen who will honour their comrade who died in action while on operations in Afghanistan. St George's CE Church, in Chorley, will ...
Mother's tribute to Royal Marine.
Mar 07, 2007 ... The mother of Royal Marine Jonathan Holland, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan, has asked the Guardian to publish a poem in tribute to her son. Bernadette Shorrock says the poem - 'Death is nothing at all' - was taken from 'The Commando Prayer Book' and sums up the ...
Speeding motorists quizzed pupils.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Motorists caught speeding in Chorley came face-to-face with the young children their reckless actions could have killed. As part of a hard-hitting campaign designed to cut speed on the town's roads, 15 motorists were offered an alternative to paying a fine and getting three ...
Chorley drug dealers jailed.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Police have hailed the jailing of two of Chorley's most prolific drug dealers as a massive victory in the fight against crime. Stephen Norris, 42, and Andrea Chlond, 29, both of Brindle Street, Chorley, were sentenced to eight years and seven years respectively after pleading ...
40ft lorry takes wrong turn into housing estate.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Residents of a quiet housing estate in Clayton-le-Woods got the shock of their lives when a Hungarian lorry driver suddenly turned up - complete with a 40ft trailer! Householders on the Flowers Estate, at the top of Lancaster Lane, came out of their homes on Wednesday night to ...
Average council tax bills set to rise.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Chorley council made civic history last week by freezing its share of council tax for the first time ... but residents still face a hefty increase in their bills. The Conservative administration at Chorley honoured its pledge not to increase its slice of council tax. ...
Local man to take part in charity run.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A businessman from Clayton-le-Woods is gearing up to run the BUPA Great Manchester Run 2007 to raise money for charity. Britain's most prestigious 10k run will return to Manchester on May 20 and David Aiken will be one of the many people joining in the event. David - ...
Volunteers get waxed for charity.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Brave volunteers in Croston lost their inhibitions - not to mention their chest hair - when they agreed to a take part in a sponsored chest wax. Jeff Almond, David Jackson and Aubrey Parkinson, assisted by beautician Tina Wade, had strips of their chest hair torn off in the ...
Land dispute sparks mast row.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A row erupted in Clayton-le-Woods after workmen arrived to install a controversial phone mast near a primary school. Contractors were stopped from putting up the 15-metre structure next to Lancaster Lane following a dispute over who owned the land. The workmen arrived ...
Adlington to get new bus service.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Adlington is to get a long-awaited new bus service. Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle has been leading the campaign for a new bus service for the residents of lower Adlington, along with borough councillors and Adlington Town Council. More than 600 people signed a petition and ...
Binmen 'ruin' front garden.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A couple from Anderton claim their prized front garden has been ruined by a bin wagon. Marion Fisher and her husband Eric, both 59, were shocked to find lorry tyre marks and overturned soil on their lawn after the weekly bin collection. Mrs Fisher says she got on to ...
Crash leads to call to limit speeds.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Residents living near a Chorley canal bridge fear somebody will be killed unless urgent traffic-calming measures are installed. People living on Bridge Mill Court, off Cowling Brow, have called on speeding motorists to stick to the 40mph speed limit following three accidents ...
Special investigation: Secrets of seedy drug world revealed.
Mar 08, 2007 ... On the face of it Stephen Norris was an unlikely 'Mr Big' in Chorley's seedy drugs world. The 42-year-old has six children aged between 18 months and 23 years but as role models he was as low as they came. When his path crossed with Andrea Chlond, a self-confessed ...
Web tribute for Royal Marine.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A former schoolfriend of the Chorley Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan has set up a memorial in honour. Jonathan "Dutchy" Holland, 23, from Devonshire Road, died a fortnight ago during a patrol in the Sangin Valley, Helmand Province. In emotional scenes on Thursday ...
Botany Bay development plan sparks fears.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Multi-million pound proposals to redevelop land at Botany Bay are set to get the green light - but they've been criticised by some residents who fear they'll spoil the area. Entrepreneur Tim Knowles unveiled his [pounds sterling]4m vision to transform the landscape next to the ...
Chorley councillor speaks out about traffic chaos.
Mar 08, 2007 ... The leader of Chorley Council has waded into the controversy over Euxton's nightmare roadworks. Coun Peter Goldsworthy, who is also an Euxton councillor, has called on highway bosses to sort out the gridlock around the Southport Road roundabout. Lancashire County ...
Top award for police officer.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A community police officer who is being praised for turning around an area of Chorley has won a prestigious award for his efforts. PC Ian O'Brien, community beat manager (CBM) for Chorley South East, has been awarded the Harry Forrest Trophy in recognition of his efforts in ...
Manure dumped in Chorley to be moved.
Mar 08, 2007 ... An Adlington pensioner has at last got something to smile about after work started on removing a huge pile of manure dumped outside her home. The Guardian featured Pat Atherton's plight on its front page after the 88-year-old woke up to find a huge pile of manure had been ...
Croston Post Office on the move.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Croston Post Office is on the move - but villagers won't have much further to go! Following the appointment of a new sub postmaster, Post Office Ltd intends to relocate the branch from 80 Station Road to the Co-op store at 6 Station Road. The existing branch will ...
Anger at uncollected recycling waste.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A disgruntled resident is calling on Chorley council to clean up its act after his recycling waste was left for four weeks. Tom Shorrock, 58, who lives on Arley Street in the town, says he has lost faith in the council's recycling scheme because he's been waiting for binmen to ...
Toddler dies in her sleep.
Mar 08, 2007 ... An 'energetic and bubbly' three-year-old died in her sleep at her home in Chorley. Toddler Aimee Louise Cutler, of Claughton Avenue, Clayton-le-Woods, had recently recovered from chickenpox and had shown no signs of ill health when her mother, Anna, tucked her into bed on ...
Disbled child stranded by bus service cuts.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A distrought mother is calling for help over plans to axe transport to take her disabled son home from Chorley's Mayfield School. Jayne Grant, 37, is worried about the future of her 10-year-old son Lewis who has special needs because of his mental and physical disabilities. ...
90k conversion to boost hospice.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Major expansion plans have been unveiled at St Catherine's Hospice in Lostock Hall. The old caretaker's bungalow is to be converted into a clinic, providing more room, facilities and service options for the dedicated team of carers. According to St Catherine's ...
Campaigners fight to save Chorley canals.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Waterways campaigners from Chorley took part in a boat protest to prevent the decay of canals and rivers. A blockade was staged on the Leeds-Liverpool canal to raise awareness of government plans to cut funds for the inland waterways. Walkers and cyclists joined ...
Five-year bans for pub menaces.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Three troublemakers have been handed five-year bans from Chorley's pubs under tough new measures introduced by the town's landlords. Last month, Chorley's pub bosses increased the length of bans given to drunken yobs in a bid to tackle alcohol-related crime. Under ...
Pick your top drawing of Mum.
Mar 08, 2007 ... It's time for YOU to decide in our great Draw Mum competition. The young artist who receives the most votes will win a fabulous prize for their mum courtesy of Park Hall Hotel. You can vote as many times as you like and you can send multiple votes for the same person in the same ...
Snooker ace is just nine - but he's played the best.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A young snooker whizz has chalked up matches against two of the sports biggest stars. Chorley lad Mark Cottam, nine, took on snooker legends Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White in two charity matches. Snooker fan Mark got the chance to play against his heroes thanks to ...
Saints caught up in league's double promotion chaos.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Chorley St James' Cricket Club has been left in Southport League limbo after discovering it might be set for a last-minute double promotion. The competition has been shrouded in confusion during the winter break following the restructuring of the Merseyside and Southport ...
Nick Dougherty back at Masters scene.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Golf star Nick Dougherty is set to return to the scene of his greatest triumph this week when he takes part in the Singapore Masters. Dougherty, 24, claimed his first European Tour victory in the Caltex Masters in 2005, beating Colin Montgomerie and a host of other stars, and ...
Magpies not up to Buxton challenge.
Mar 08, 2007 ... UniBond League Buxton 4 Chorley 0 Buxton were always going to be a big challenge for Chorley, but in the early stages of this fixture the Magpies came out fighting. The last game against Buxton saw the start of the Magpies goalkeeping crisis, ...
Ex-Magpie Danny returns to the club.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Chorley old boy Danny Queeley came back to his old stomping ground to score the winning goal for Woodley Sports. He settled the game after just 15 minutes when he found himself in so much room on the right hand side that most of the 149 spectators thought he must be offside. ...
Chorley and District League round-up.
Mar 08, 2007 ... AFC Mawdesley B put up a good performance against Harry's Bar and made them fight all the way for the three points. Harry's Bar won the game 2-1, with all three goals coming in the first half. Man of the match for Mawdesley was Howarth, and for Harry's Bar it was ...
Bridge Celtic move into semi-finals.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Chorley Nissan League In the quarter-finals of the Shield competition, Bridge Celtic had a convincing 5-0 win against the Prince of Wales. Chilis beat Clayton Nomads 2-1 after extra time goals from Tootel and Swinow. Mackinson grabbed the goal for the Nomads. ...
Croston still can't overcome casuals.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Croston Sports Club 1 Crooklands Casuals 1 Croston's bid to beat Crooklands Casuals is still to be completed as the Cumbrian side left Westhead Road with a point on Saturday. Croston striker Phil Caunce put Chris Speak's side in on 37 minutes, but the ...
Hot-shot Alex leaves lowly town all at sea.
Mar 08, 2007 ... UniBond League Bamber Bridge 2 Bridlington Town 0 Bamber Bridge battled their way to a 2-0 victory over bottom of the league Bridlington Town in a scrappy match that saw four yellow cards and a sending off. The surface at the Irongate was ...
Charnock maintain cup record.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Richardson Cup Round Two Turton 1 Charnock Richard 4 Charnock Richard won through to their third semi-final of the season with this win over Turton. Charnock took the lead after only seven minutes when George Craddock sprung the offside trap. ...
Coppull continue winning streak.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Coppull 1 Kirkham and Wesham 1 Coppull continued their decent form to make it five games unbeaten against habitual champions Kirkham, but the feeling around Blainscough Park was one of disappointment with the home side having the three points snatched from their ...
Chorley skier takes to the slopes for charity.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A Chorley skier has hit the slopes again after 13 years all in the name of charity. Tony Lockwood, from Brindle, took up skiing at the age of 22 and was a regular on the slopes across Europe, but the father of three hung up his skis until recently. After a 13 year ...
Harriers on a high.
Mar 08, 2007 ... The Mid-Lancs Cross Country season finished on a high note for Chorley Harriers with the men winning Division Four by a handsome margin and also topping the Vet40 league. The ladies also did the club proud with second place in Division Two. The final event at the ...
Young Euxton runner celebrates birthday.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Young Euxton-based runner Joseph O'Donnell had a late birthday present to remember three days after turning 12. He was captain of the victorious Lancashire Sportshall Athletics U13s team, which beat Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire to reach the UK final at the ...
Golden time for young Chorley swimmer.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A Chorley schoolboy has won gold in the National School Biathlon Championships held in Bath. Eleven-year-old Jack Smith, a pupil at Trinity and St Michaels CE Primary School, Croston, was competing in the competition for the first time when he managed to take top spot in the 50m ...
Spectacular match for Choley Panthers.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A spectacular match played in awful conditions saw the Panthers U10s defeat Mayfield 30-4. The spectators watched a great display from the home side who were always in control of this match and it was a superb defensive effort from the whole team that won the day. Adam Jones led ...
Warriors put on fine display despite losing out.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Warriors U9s put in a fine display, despite losing out to Oldham St Annes 16-24. The two evenly matched teams traded tries in the first period with Ryan Catterall breaking several tackles to power over the line for a great try. Left winger Matthew Entwistle covered ...
Brig find it tough in Cumbria.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Bamber Bridge 14 Dalton 52 Bamber Bridge were away in Cumbria hoping for only their second win of the season. The Dalton lads showed why they were second in the table with some quick running and some good ball skills making it very difficult for the Brig ...
Chorley gymnasts are a double delight in competition.
Mar 08, 2007 ... Two young gymnasts competed in the Lancashire Grade 5 Competition this weekend in Southport. The youngsters, from Flic Flac Gym Club in Eccleston, put in a sterling performance and did themselves and the club proud. One of the youngsters, Victoria Platt, will now go ...
Top gymnasts hits gold and silver trail.
Mar 08, 2007 ... A team of young gymasts is celebrating after scooping a top award. The team of boys, who train in Coppull, claimed the team gold medal in the Youth Gymnastics event in the Isle of Man. After a superb all-round performance, which saw young Kieron Smith tumble his way ...
Latest news: Chorley bus services saved.
Mar 09, 2007 ... School bus services in Chorley which were under threat of being axed to save cash are to be saved. In a massive shake up of bus services, Lancashire County Council are cutting heavily subsidised services throughout the county. But two services in Chorley, which were ...