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Lancashire Evening Post
6 Oct, 2019
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Householder stabbed after confronting youths near his Horwich home
A man was stabbed after confronting a group of youths near his car.
Latest News
M6 in Lancashire closed while casualty airlifted to safety

The M6 in Lancashire was closed in both directions for a time today while an air ambulance evacuated a casualty.
Stagecoach confirms legal action over rail contracts row

Bus and train operator Stagecoach has confirmed it will take the Department for Transport to court early next year over the Government’s decision to ban the firm from bidding for three rail contracts.
Golf: great exercise and cheaper than the gym

Young people have the wrong idea about golf and it’s time to change their minds, say Chorley Golf Club.

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Warning after Preston kitchen blaze from which dog was rescued

Firefighters issued a warning against leaving cooking unattended after being called to a fire in Preston from which a dog was rescued.
Police showed ‘poor judgement’ over claims of a VIP paedophile ring, says a report by retired Lancashire judge

The main cause of the Metropolitan Police's disastrous investigation into fabricated claims of a VIP paedophile ring in Westminster was "poor judgement and a failure to accurately evaluate known facts", a damning report has said.
Sport Update
‘It could have been 10’ says Preston North End manager Alex Neil after victory over Barnsley

Preston North End manager Alex Neil saluted his side's 5-1 win over Barnsley and admitted 'It could have been 10'.
Preston North End 5 Barnsley 1 – Match report from Deepdale as the Lilywhites go on a goal spree against the Tykes

Preston North End recorded their biggest victory of the season as they put five goals past Barnsley at Deepdale.
Season to be giddy: John Smith is getting ever so slightly excited after Preston’s start to the season

After the midweek draw at Middlesbrough, Alex Neil voiced his concerns over some fans getting a bit too giddy at this early stage of the season.
And finally...
Longer sentence for Poulton air crash pilot who lied to insurers

A Poulton pilot who crashed his plane has been handed more jail time after he failed to tell insurers that aircraft operated by him had previously been involved in three fatal crashes.
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