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Council called an 'elected dictatorship' after restrictions on town hall questions
A CONSTITUTIONAL row has erupted in Wigan Town Hall over the way questions are asked of the controlling Labour group at council meetings. Following a council meeting on Wednesday, September 25, restrictions have been placed on speaking time and
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PICTURES: Leigh Leopards celebrations from play-off win over Salford
LEIGH Leopards delighted their travelling army of fans to win a pulsating play-off derby down the road at Salford to book their place in the Super League semi-finals for the first time. The final whistle was a cue for joy and celebration on and
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Leigh 80 minutes from Old Trafford - tickets go on sale for Wigan semi-final
LEIGH Leopards have made it into the Betfred Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history. Their gripping win in the eliminator at Salford on Friday booked their place in Saturday's semi at current champions Wigan. They are
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Firefighters rescued from vehicle after crashing into wall
FIREFIGHTERS had to be rescued from their vehicle after it crashed into a wall while out on an emergency call. At around 10.20pm on Sunday, September 29, a fire engine collided with a wall on Manchester Road, near the junction with Chapel Street
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New station a step closer with plan to buy up properties ahead of £32m work
A NEW station looks a step closer with bosses poised to compulsorily buy land for its £32m development at Golborne. GMCA, the Greater Manchester City Region, wants to buy land where four residential properties, two primary schools and a commercial
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4,000 elderly urged to claim pension credit
SOME 4,000 elderly people in the borough who are eligible for pension credit are being urged to make their claim. More than £5.2m has been successfully claimed recently by pensioners which means they will qualify for the winter fuel allowance.
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Bus route that is ‘transforming’ a Leigh town should be extended
A NEW bus route should be extended after leading to a "boost" for Leigh, the Greater Manchester Mayor has said. The V1 between Leigh and Manchester has reportedly brought more investment and made commuters’ lives much easier. But Andy Burnham