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On the ball for hair loss charity
RUGBY League great Alex Murphy – who masterminded Leigh’s unforgettable Wembley win 40 years ago – and Leigh Centurions are backing a family’s bid to help alopecia sufferers. For almost two years, St Mary’s High School pupil Kim Slack has suffered
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Centurions hold off spirited Knights fightback
York City Knights 38 Leigh Centurions 48 LEIGH Centurions were not able to shake off the Knights completely although victory was always in sight at Huntingdon Stadium on Sunday. Ian Millward’s charges sped to a 30-10 lead but the gutsy home outfit
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Silver lining for swimmer Heather
LEIGH swimmer Heather Frederiksen declared her BT Paralympic World Cup exploits a case of mission accomplished despite having to settle for silver in Manchester on Saturday. The 25-year-old has had her share of setbacks of late and has only recently
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Draws leave Leigh side frustrated
LEIGH Cricket Club ended the Bank Holiday weekend with draws from matches on Saturday and Monday. On Saturday, Northern won the toss at Beech Walk and elected to bat, and they did so for 63 overs. After Richard Dempster, 2 for 16, removed both openers
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Homeless Genesis call it a day
LEIGH Genesis will no longer operate at semi-professional level. The club’s committee took the decision on Tuesday after confirming the team to be homeless. On that basis, they withdrew the application to join the North West Counties League in 2011/
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Young star set to join Hull FC
LEIGH Centurions will be losing the services of star scrum half Jamie Ellis. The 21-year-old has signed with Hull FC for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Ellis, who has scored 20 tries in 17 games to help keep Leigh top of the Championship, was signed from
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Boss appeals for calm in boardroom upheavel
LEIGH Centurions head coach Ian Millward has urged the town not to let the club’s good work go to ruin. His rallying cry comes on the back of a second jolt to the club’s behind – the-scenes operation. Not only have Leigh Centurions got to come to terms
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Paedophile jailed for 21 months
A PAEDOPHILE has been jailed for 21 months after admitting a string of offences. Lawrence Plover, 72, of Warrington Road, Leigh, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday and forced to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years.
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Rhythm festival on its way
THE rhythm of festival fun with top entertainment is heading Tyldesley's way. On Saturday, June 18 the Cadence Festival will be a break from the more traditional small town carnival with talented artists on stage at the town's rugby club and local pubs
