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Pictures - Frost Fest brings light and colour to Leigh
FROST Fest created a dazzling day in Leigh as parades, festive markets and live music saw the town blast off its Christmas celebrations. Wigan Council's free family-friendly event on Sunday featured stages of outdoor entertainment, funfairs and
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Nursing team at care village commended at regional awards
Social care nurses at Belong Atherton care village are celebrating after being highly commended at the Great North West Care Awards. The team was praised for their "passion, dedication, and performance", which were recognised as among the best
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Man injured after being 'hit by train' on rail track at station
A MAN has been injured after being hit by a train this morning, Monday. Emergency services descended on to Hag Fold railway station, in Atherton, shortly after 7am today, November 18. When asked about this, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson
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Heartbreak as quad bikers wreak havoc causing £5K of damage to amateur football pitch
VOLUNTEERS at an amateur football club have been left heartbroken after quad bikers churned up their pitch, causing more than £5,000 worth of damage. Organisers of Hindley Town FC say no-one can play on the adult-age pitch for the rest of the season
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Santa is coming to town! Full schedule of Leigh street visits revealed
Father Christmas is set to make his annual visit to Leigh and Lowton. Leigh Rotary Club members will be helping him by towing his sleigh around the streets. The sleigh will be in action from November 24. Rotary president Peter Thompson
