A KNIFE-wielding masked robber, who targeted the same Hindley shop twice, has been jailed. Dean Walton was told by a judge that he will serve six years immediately and imposed a three year extended licence. Liverpool Crown Court heard that
Leigh Miners Rangers 30 Hull Dockers 16 LEIGH Miners Rangers ground out a tough win against resilient opponents in Hull Dockers. Leon Brennan contributed two tries and with Darryl Kay and Shaun Dowie on form, Miners overcame Dockers’ efforts
Leigh East u16 42 Leyland Warriors 0 EAST put up a great performance with the forwards being led by Dom Murfin, who set the platform for Josh Woods and his backs to repeatedly cut the Leyland defence open to score some quality tries. Although
FORMER Golborne High School student Sophie Edwards will begin her shot at a Commonwealth Games medal on Tuesday. The 18-year-old former British judo champion and British junior champion is part of the England Wrestling squad competing in Glasgow
TEACHERS were joined by celebrities and an MP to raise more than £4,000 for a children’s hospital. Thousands came along to watch Freddie’s Heroes, a team of Fred Longworth High School teachers and Leigh MP Andy Burnham, take on the All Stars, which
THE Astley and Tyldesley team enjoyed a great day of racing in the first final round of the British Youth and Junior League at Hull. The weather consisted of just about everything, but this didn't put any of the youngsters off. In the under
A THREE-time British cycle speedway champion is set to retire from the sport after being called up for Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the USA. Astley and Tyldesley rider Adam Phillips has competed for the club since the age of four, but last year
TYLDESLEY saw off competition from 10 teams to bag the Liverpool and District Mini Water Polo Festival crown at the weekend. Drawn in Group A against Liverpool. Warrington, Stretford and St Edwards College, Tyldesley won all four games to book
Atherton Colls 0 Droylsden 1 A STRONG Droylsden side arrived at Alder House on Tuesday night and they took the spoils through a thunderous strike from Matty Burke. Michael Clegg had a full strength side at his disposal, with the exception of
PENNINGTON Ladies Football Club are looking for players of 16 years and above to bolster their squad for next season. For further information call Jackie on 07860 800946. The club’s under 12 Predators are looking for an experienced goalkeeper
TOM Whitwam’s hopes of a National British Youth under 12s crown took a blow when he suffered a heavy crash at Hull on Saturday. The 10-year-old qualified in first place from the Northern region and won the first three heats in the National British
LEIGH Genesis under 12s are recruiting new players to join the existing team to play in the forthcoming season. The team play in the Bolton and Bury League on Saturday mornings and train at Lowton High School on Thursday evenings. Any players
A PUB'S £130,000 makeover is now complete. The Gatehouse, in Tyldesley, is celebrating its new look after renovating the pub, run by licensees Jane and Dominic Dalton, and installing new seating, bar areas and pool table. It has also undergone
A LEIGH man has admitted child porn offences - for the second time. Shaun Bradburn pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to a total of 18 offences and was remanded on bail to await sentence next month. He admitted 16 offences of downloading
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POLITICIANS are backing a campaign launched by the family of a toddler who drowned in a swimming pool on holiday. Loui Aspinall died during a family holiday at The Houda Golf and Beach Resort in Tunisia on Septamber 25 last year. There were
