Chorley & Leyland Guardian

Having a cup of tea is a very British thing. Where are the best tea rooms in Lancashire? Let us know here. This is just a bit of fun for our Lancashire Recommends page and not to be confused with our Lancashire Food and Drinks Awards

Many people will be familiar with crash-for-cash schemes - but there's a new tactic called hide-and-crash which is catching innocent drivers out.

Deniz's brother said: "No-one likes to think of a child put in a room on their own for about six hours, not being able to eat." A shocking story, via The i Paper

Mr Oliver has a licence to keep wild animals - but when he was told he needed to apply for planning permission to house them, 14 locals objected. Story via The i Paper

REGIONAL NEWS: Spontaneous credit card combustion...

Even with a fractured wrist, little Grace is battling on

“Reiki is brilliant for anything and everything. It is superb for relaxation and can help with anxiety, depression and insomnia. It can also help with emotional and mental health problems and addiction." If you've never tried it before, why not book in for the reikithon to help two charities?

There are still long delays following the incident earlier today

Romeo and Juliet and Wuthering Heights head to Astley Park’s Walled Garden this summer

Scheme sees former soldiers sent to the education frontline to help pupils - and the search is now on for the next generation of recruits. https://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/…/le ssons-in-life-from-t…

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Will other organisations step in? https://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/…/cl osure-confirmed-of-h…

"Down the Jobcentre, I said 'it’s not going to be easy: I’m 60'. They said it shouldn’t make any difference. Well tell that to [the employers]. That’s just a lot of fairy tales.” Story via The i Paper

At one event, Rebecca says staff had blocked off the disabled toilets and refused to open them, adding: "My brother-in-law had to lift me out of my wheelchair and take me into the portaloo that was available to use. I felt so embarrassed and it ruined my whole day." Story via The i Paper

Major changes to support schemes, healthy weight programmes and rehab services will all go ahead. https://www.chorley-guardian.co.uk/…/ca ll-for-rethink-over-…

BREAKING: Drivers have been given an "improved offer" by Stagecoach, union bosses have said

REGIONAL NEWS: Their lewd behaviour happened at 8pm on a summer's evening

Want to keep the kids happy in the heat this weekend? These are perfect! Via The i Paper