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Lancashire Evening Post
15 Jun, 2019
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Reforms to Lancashire policing now mean new officers need a degree before they serve
New Lancashire police officers now need a degree before they can walk the beat.
Latest News
BREAKING: Passengers on a Preston bus had to evacuate after an on-board engine fire on Watling Street Road

A Preston bus that caught fire on Watling Street Road had to be evacuated.

Chorley village bus service to be scrapped this summer

The only daytime bus service linking Astley Village to Chorley town centre is set to be scrapped.

Slimmers shed their clothes for Cancer Research

Preston Slimming World members are helping to highlight the links between obesity and cancer, while raising cash for the charity

Promoted by Slimmer's World

Preston and Blackpool benefit cheat fracking protester claimed she could ‘barely stand up’

A fracking protester who claimed thousands of pounds in disability benefits while taking part in strenuous protests has been given a 23 week jail sentence, suspended for two years.

Seeking a less ordinary holiday in 2019? Just over a two-hour flight from the UK, find out why Barcelonians love this historic hidden gem

If you’ve outgrown the ordinary and long to escape sun-bathed Brits enjoying all-day breakfasts this summer, why not follow the Catalan crowd with Oliver’s Travels and experience the unsung delights of Spain’s sweeping Costa Brava coastline.

Sport Update
First impressions count: Preston and Republic of Ireland striker Callum Robinson has been praised by his international manager

Preston North End’s Callum Robinson made a good first impression on Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy.

The Big Interview: Scott Leather looks back at his time with Preston and is looking forward to the future with Chorley

Dave Seddon speaks to Chorley defender Scott Leather about the Magpies’ promotion to the National League and the early days of his career at Preston North End

Dave Seddon’s Preston North End pressview: Shame to see Tommy Spurr retire at 31

Injuries get written about a great deal in football and if you happen to cover Preston North End like I do, a decent knowledge of the various strains and twists players suffer has come in useful in the last couple of seasons.

And finally...
Gamers invited to join new Chorley Tabletop Games Meetup group

A new tabletop gaming group has launched in Chorley.

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