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Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 'man stabbed'
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in Leigh this evening, Tuesday. At around 6.50pm on December 3, police were called to Siddow Common in Leigh to reports that a man had been stabbed. Emergency
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'It's not just a shop': Family toy and pram business to close after almost 80 years
A FAMILY business that has expanded, diversified, and moved around Leigh town centre will close at the end of the year, after almost 80 years in the town. After fighting in the Second World War in Italy and North Africa, James Latham used his previous
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Leigh Leopards packman extends his stay by another two years
LEIGH Leopards' packman Frankie Halton has extended his contract with the club for a further two years, keeping him at the Leopards Den until at least the end of the 2027 season. A former member of the Leigh Reserves setup, Halton returned to the
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Leigh Miners Rangers' Challenge Cup details for rounds one and two
LEIGH Miners Rangers have been handed a tough Lancashire derby at NCL Premier Division new boys Waterhead in Round one of the 2025 Betfred Challenge Cup. If Miners overcome the Oldham community club then they will have a home clash with Championship
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Leigh Leopards to play Warrington Wolves in a pre-season friendly
LEIGH Leopards will be taking on Warrington Wolves at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday 1 February in a pre-season warm up game, with the kick-off time to be confirmed. This fixture will give Leopards’ fans the opportunity to watch the squad
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Sixth form teachers head out on strike across the North West
STRIKES action is being taken by sixth form college teacher members in 8 colleges across the North West this week. On Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4, members from the National Education Union at Winstanley College and St John Rigby
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Man sentenced after raping woman following night out
A FARNWORTH man raped a woman after a night out last year. In the early hours of the morning on July 16, 2023, three women were out in Farnworth enjoying a night out. They met Tyler Smith in a pub, and after several hours they all decided to
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Row erupts over ANPR cameras in church car park
A ROW has erupted after a church installed number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras on its car park with users a risk of £100 charges. The cameras have been erected on ground at the rear of the Cornerstone Family Church at the Bethel building on
