Adam Lord Audience Editor

Hello, 

A man charged with the murder of a 37-year-old woman from Chorley has appeared in court.

The body of Fiona Robinson, 37, was found at an address in Congress Street after police responded to reports of a sudden death on Friday. 

Jason Gowen, of Congress Street, Chorley was arrested at the scene and appeared over video link at Preston Crown Court today. The 26-year-old did not enter a plea with a trial date set for September 11.

Elsewhere, a man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately running over another man after a late-night row in Coppull.

Police and paramedics were called to the scene of the hit and run in Spendmore Lane where a man in his 20s was knocked down, close to the Co-op shop. 

The driver fled the scene and the injured man was left in the street with a serious head injury and other injuries, including a number of broken teeth.

Witnesses told police that a group of people had been seen arguing in the street moments before the man was knocked down.

A 26-year-old man from Chorley later arrested and taken into custody. He was arrested on suspicion of assault – GBH and possession of class B or C drugs. He has since been released on bail.

Elsewhere today, we’ve taken a look at the best places to grab a coffee in Preston and rounded up all those schools who had an Ofsted report published in May. 

Finally, there’s good news for PNE after Ched Evans came through successful spinal surgery. There had been fears the striker would never play again, but it’s now all eyes on next season. 

Thanks for reading, 

Adam

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