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50ft telecoms pole destined for grass verge
TOWN hall planners in Wigan have been notified of plans to erect a 50ft high telecommunications mast on a grass verge in Atherton. Considered by many to be a blot on the landscape, the poles are exempt from the usual planning requirements due to
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Thousands turn out to celebrate Leigh Pride at its biggest event to date
BLESSED with good weather and "good vibes", the fourth Leigh Pride event was the biggest turnout to date. With the UK's first Pride march held in London in 1972, the events have become an annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, that has since
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Police fire warning after would-be burglars attempt to snap shed lock
WOULD-BE burglars attempted to snap the lock of a shed outside of a property in Atherton. Police have issued an appeal for information after the attempted break-in, which took place in the early hours of Wednesday, July 24 on Hilary Avenue, Atherton