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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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Jamie McEvoy, who lives in Chorley, Lancashire, won £3,000 in the episode which aired last week but was filmed three years ago.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

Listen to Matt Chorley live from Westminster, weekdays from 14.00 on BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Listen to Matt Chorley live from Westminster, weekdays from 2pm on BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“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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