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Coach 'very proud' to win national award after bringing disability team to Leigh
A RUGBY coach has been awarded a national award after he brought inclusive disability teams across the borough. A former coach at Wigan Warriors' learning disability team, Scott Burns made the switch to launch Leigh's first team three years ago
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Watch music maestro André Rieu in summer concert at Leigh cinema
CLASSICAL music superstar André Rieu is coming to a cinema near you! For two weeks each summer, André – nicknamed The King of Waltz – captivates audiences in his hometown of Maastricht. From August 31 and into September, this summer concert
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Off-road biker arrested as police plane tracks man trying to evade capture
A POLICE plane that flew over Leigh, Tyldesley, and Astley was successful in locating a dangerous off-road biker over the weekend. As reported by the Journal, a National Police Air Service plane flew over the area for more than an hour on Sunday
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Crowds line the streets for return of 'bigger than ever' carnival
CROWDS lined the streets for the return of the ever-popular Atherton Carnival last month. Organised by the Atherton Carnival Committee, the Atherton Carnival is a yearly occasion that brings people of all ages together for a jam-packed day of activities
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Police appeal after teenager has clothes 'taken from him' in Leigh town centre
POLICE have released images of people they want to speak with following a reported robbery in Leigh town centre. At around 8pm on Monday, May 27, a teenage boy is reported to have had an item of clothing taken from him on Gas Street. As no
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Leigh Leopards doing the maths as they plot Super League play-off tilt
ADRIAN Lam and his staff are doing maths homework to ensure Leigh Leopards pass their Super League play-off challenge. Leopards return to Leigh Sports Village on Saturday for the first time in 64 days. They do so against Huddersfield Giants