Chorley arts festival, What's Your Story Chorley? sees most successful year yet

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• More than 400 knives recovered across Lancashire’s South Division during Operation Sceptre

  Over 400 knives have been taken off the streets across Lancashire’s South Division as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime which took place last week.

• Preston food store approved

  A new food outlet is set to open on the site of a former car showroom in Preston – but mystery still surrounds the company that will be operating it.

• Burglar who targeted homes in Leyland jailed

  A burglar who targeted homes across Leyland has been jailed.

• Man seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Preston

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Preston left a man with serious injuries.

• Moor Park restoration finally underway after Radio 2 concert

  The restoration of Preston’s Moor Park did not begin in earnest until last week – more than two months after the Radio 2 In The Park gig that left parts of it a muddy wasteland.

• Big changes for Chorfest - Chorley’s live music festival

  Some big changes are planned, a new date and a new venue.

• Burglar who targeted student accommodation in Preston jailed

  A burglar who targeted businesses and student accommodation buildings in Preston has been jailed.

• Chorley and South Ribble Police join partners for underage knife sales test

  Officers from Chorley and South Ribble’s Neighbourhood Policing team have teamed up with Trading Standards and young volunteers from across the area to conduct an under-age sales operation.