🔵 Preston North End star on trial for assault

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🔵 A Preston North End footballer currently on trial accused of assault and affray has claimed he acted in 'self defence' after a man allegedly threatened to head-butt him in a Preston city centre bar.
🔵 A trio of Lancashire pubs, including one of Blackpool's most popular, have been named among the UK’s top 10 Wetherspoons with beer gardens. Here's which Lancashire pub ranked highest.
🔵 Lancashire's new Conservative leader has said his party will 'hold Reform to account', following the Tories substantial losses at the recent local elections.

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I acted in self defence - PNE footballer on trial for assault

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