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Teen arrested after incident in town centre bus station
Teen arrested after incident in town centre bus station
The 17-year-old boy, from Hindley Green, was arrested on Saturday, February 7.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Teen arrested after incident in town centre bus station
Behind the scenes at the guide dog training centre changing lives
Behind the scenes at the guide dog training centre changing lives
FROM the moment I arrived at the Guide Dogs North West Regional Centre in Atherton, I knew I was in for an incredibly special day.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Behind the scenes at the guide dog training centre changing lives
REVEALED: The best and worst rated Greggs in Leigh
REVEALED: The best and worst rated Greggs in Leigh
NOT all Greggs are created equal.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
REVEALED: The best and worst rated Greggs in Leigh
Firefighters battle blaze in abandoned building overnight
Firefighters battle blaze in abandoned building overnight
The emergency services were called to Ellesmere Street overnight from Friday into Saturday.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Firefighters battle blaze in abandoned building overnight
Two lanes shut on motorway for flooding from heavy rain
Two lanes shut on motorway for flooding from heavy rain
The closure is between J11, for Birchwood, and J12, for Eccles, along the eastbound carriageway.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Two lanes shut on motorway for flooding from heavy rain
Free 'MOT' to help residents keep on top of their health and wellbeing
Free 'MOT' to help residents keep on top of their health and wellbeing
Free health MOTs, wellness advice and support services at Howe Bridge Leisure Centre, Atherton, 25 Feb.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Free 'MOT' to help residents keep on top of their health and wellbeing
Why the Cumbria coast is perfect for a peaceful weekend escape
Why the Cumbria coast is perfect for a peaceful weekend escape
WHEN most of us think of Cumbria, we think of the popular, picturesque Lake District towns of Windermere and Ambleside.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Why the Cumbria coast is perfect for a peaceful weekend escape
Arrests as address one of four raided in crime gang crackdown
Arrests as address one of four raided in crime gang crackdown
The property was raided along with one in Beswick, Manchester, and two in Gorton, Manchester, on Thursday, February 5.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Arrests as address one of four raided in crime gang crackdown
Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour
Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour
Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour
Major airline expands Liverpool flights with six new destinations
Major airline expands Liverpool flights with six new destinations
A MAJOR airline has revealed six new destinations from Liverpool John Lennon Airport in 2026.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Major airline expands Liverpool flights with six new destinations
Plant hire company fined thousands after digger bucket crushed worker's foot
Plant hire company fined thousands after digger bucket crushed worker's foot
A plant hire company in Tyldesley was fined thousands after a digger bucket crushed an employees foot.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Plant hire company fined thousands after digger bucket crushed worker's foot
Police name suspect charged with dangerous driving during pursuit of stolen car
Police name suspect charged with dangerous driving during pursuit of stolen car
A SUSPECT has been named by the police after being charged in connection with the theft of a car in Warrington.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Police name suspect charged with dangerous driving during pursuit of stolen car
Woman left with over £1,000 vet bill after dog's eyelid torn in dog attack
Woman left with over £1,000 vet bill after dog's eyelid torn in dog attack
A HEARTBROKEN dog owner has been left with a vet bill of more than £1,000 after her pet’s eyelid was torn open in a dog attack.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Woman left with over £1,000 vet bill after dog's eyelid torn in dog attack
Number of flight cancellations at Manchester Airport increases
Number of flight cancellations at Manchester Airport increases
FLIGHT cancellations have risen slightly year-on-year, new data reveals.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Number of flight cancellations at Manchester Airport increases
Pretty £600k country farmhouse at centre of an elderly lottery winner's drug empire
Pretty £600k country farmhouse at centre of an elderly lottery winner's drug empire
This is the pretty country farmhouse which was the centre of an elderly lottery winner's £200m drug empire
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February 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Pretty £600k country farmhouse at centre of an elderly lottery winner's drug empire
Full fibre broadband coming to businesses in Atherton
Full fibre broadband coming to businesses in Atherton
Full fibre broadband is becoming more widely available to businesses.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Full fibre broadband coming to businesses in Atherton
Work starts on new Leigh housing development with 34 homes
Work starts on new Leigh housing development with 34 homes
Elan Homes begins work on Brook Gardens, Leigh, delivering 34 energy-efficient new homes with solar panels and EV charging.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Work starts on new Leigh housing development with 34 homes
Two men arrested as pursuit for stolen car ends in Tyldesley
Two men arrested as pursuit for stolen car ends in Tyldesley
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and driving offences after a police chase ended in Tyldesley.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Two men arrested as pursuit for stolen car ends in Tyldesley
MP calls for 'strong AI regulation' following sexualised images by X's Grok AI
MP calls for 'strong AI regulation' following sexualised images by X's Grok AI
Jo Platt, MP for Leigh and Atherton has written to the Secretary of State for Science and Technology calling for urgent, strong AI regulation after X's AI assistant, Grok generated sexualised content of users without their consent.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
MP calls for 'strong AI regulation' following sexualised images by X's Grok AI
These are Leigh's best hot chocolate spots, as voted by you
These are Leigh's best hot chocolate spots, as voted by you
JANUARY 31 was National Hot Chocolate Day, and we asked you where you can find the best hot chocolate in Leigh.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:24 PM
These are Leigh's best hot chocolate spots, as voted by you
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
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February 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
Buzzcocks release 12th studio album Attitude Adjustment this week
Buzzcocks release 12th studio album Attitude Adjustment this week
PUNK legends Buzzcocks release their new album this week.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Buzzcocks release 12th studio album Attitude Adjustment this week
Half term panto fun set to take to the stage
Half term panto fun set to take to the stage
Get ready to wave your wands and polish your glass slippers as Cinderella the Pantomime comes to Astley this half term, promising an unforgettable burst of sparkle, laughter and magic for the whole family.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Half term panto fun set to take to the stage
Residents share memories of old nightclubs in Leigh
Residents share memories of old nightclubs in Leigh
Leigh residents have been sharing fond memories of lost nightclubs in the week many Revolution bars across the country closed their doors.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Residents share memories of old nightclubs in Leigh
'Dystopian' security system shines blue lights into people's homes
'Dystopian' security system shines blue lights into people's homes
Residents living in the shadow of four giant warehouses say their lives are now being blighted by its 'dystopian' security system with constant flashing blue lights and loud alarms keeping them awake
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February 1, 2026 at 8:24 AM
'Dystopian' security system shines blue lights into people's homes