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Internationally renowned tenor returns home for charity concert
An internationally renowned opera star is set to return to his hometown for a charity concert. Leigh-born tenor, Joe Shovelton, will perform at St Joseph’s Hall on December 1 to help raise funds for the town’s last remaining theatre. Mr Shovelton
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Police hunting burglar who stole 'sentimental' watches and RAF pins
POLICE are hunting a burglar who broke into a property and stole watches of sentimental value and RAF pins while the owner was out. The thief struck at an address on Newark Road, in Hindley, on Friday, November 29. The break-in happened between
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Officers continue to tackle crime at shoplifting hotspot
OFFICERS have been continuing to tackle crime at a retail park that has become a shoplifting hotspot. With last week marking ASB (anti-social behaviour) Awareness Week, Greater Manchester Police took part in engagement and enforcement against anti-social
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Hospice gala raises more than £42,000 to help community
More than £42,000 was raised at the 2024 Wigan & Leigh Hospice Gala Ball. The event took place on November 23 at The Edge in Wigan, with around 300 guests attending. The event also saw an announcement that the hospice will be the charity of
