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Chorley

British

/ ˈtʃɔːlɪ /

noun

a town in NW England, in S Lancashire: cotton textiles. Pop: 33 424 (2001)

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Listen to Matt Chorley on weekdays at 14:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Another Labour MP, who did not want to be named, told BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley: "I have to say, I don't see how he can carry on."

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

In an interview with Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 live, Mahmood said "appropriate safeguards and regulations" would be in place over the use of the technology and a consultation was taking place.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

"Oh, every time I see him and Lee Anderson. I mean, 'the doors always open, David', and because it's a daytime programme I won't say what I said," he told BBC Radio 5's Matt Chorley.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

“Now, about Herbert Chorley, your Junior Minister,” he continued.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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