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Tributes to tragic Poppy

Tributes to tragic Poppy

Updated 11:07am Wednesday 10th March 2010

TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a pretty Lowton High School student whose sudden death has shocked the community.


BREAKING NEWS: Centurions' home ground to host England v France international

Leigh Sports Village Stadium

Updated 10:27am Friday 12th March 2010

Leigh Sports Village will host the Gillette Fusion International between England and France on Saturday June 12 (5.45pm), a date which represents a significant day in the history of international Rugby League.

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So far, so good for Centurions

Ricky Bibey impressed Centurions boss Millward.

Updated 1:54pm Thursday 11th March 2010

LEIGH take on Keighley on Sunday for the first time in five years.

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New guidance for GPs

Updated 10:41am Wednesday 10th March 2010

NEW guidance has been issued to help GPs in the early diagnosis

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