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Ryan cycles from London to Chorley to raise funds for local children’s hospice
As if that wasn’t physically demanding enough, he completed the journey on a junior boy’s road bike, cycling for up to nine hours a day.
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Homeless charity to start new project after Lancashire Freemasons donation
The donation was made between April and July 200 to assist with the affects of the pandemic.
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Reintroduction of Sand Lizards at Fylde coast hailed as a success
Wildlife trust warns of the need to protect marine habitats in its annual report.
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Work begins on multi million pound YMCA facility for young people in Bolton
Construction on the new site is scheduled to start in April with a completion date of January 2022.
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Woman suffering with terminal heart condition and raffling off £600k house now battles Covid-19
Mum-of-two Jennifer Matthews was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia in 2016 - and now recovers from coronavirus
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Chorley residents name new assisted living development
It will consist of 62 assisted living apartments, new GP surgery and pharmacy, community café, new community centre including children’s nursery, new building to complement the existing bowling green.
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Popular annual Whitworth duck race goes virtual
This year due to social distancing the race took on a virtual twist. It took place in secret, was filmed and then streamed on New Years Day.
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RSPCA appeals for information after guinea pig abandoned in Blackpool snow
The guinea pig is currently being housed at the Salford RSPCA branch.
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Lancashire C of E releases more videos of ministry during pandemic
Short films look at how parishes have been supporting communities during a difficult time.
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Bolton-born comic supports Rivington terraced gardens Squarea campaign
Comic, Dave Spikey, has pledged his support to a fundraising campaign launched by Rivington Heritage Trust.
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Longridge care home launches first contact visits for families over Christmas
The care home has also created a visitor pod which can be accessed from the outside for non-contact visits.
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Kirkham dad joins sponsored walk to help stranger's daughter
Group of Facebook friends got together to raise funds for a girl who needs surgery.