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  • Cancer patient raises £900

    A CANCER patient who pre-empted losing her hair by shaving it off has raised £900. Chris Gore, of Ambergate, Atherton, said goodbye to her locks in her own way earlier this month and wants to thank everyone who helped her raise the cash for The

  • Councillor guilty of sending intimidating emails

    A COUNCILLOR has been found guilty of sending a barrage or intimidating emails to a council employee. It is the fifth time in as many weeks Clr Robert Brierley, independent ward member for Hindley Green, has been found guilty of breaching Wigan

  • Social event at Atherton church

    A FANCY dress and social evening is being held at Bag lane Methodist Church. The event will start at 7pm on Friday at the Atherton church and entry is £2 with refreshments available all evening.

  • Leigh CC enjoy visits from town stars

    IT was an exciting weekend for Leigh Cricket Club when they received visits from a Lancashire CC star and Centurions’ Grand Final winners. Lancashire’s one-day player of the year Karl Brown was on hand to present awards at the club’s annual presentation

  • Centurions prepare for 2015

    LEIGH Centurions' preparation for the 2015 season has already began both on and off the field, writes Dave Parkinson. Having joined the current board, director of rugby Derek Beaumont has overseen Centurions' transformation from top four challenger

  • Careers showcased for Westleigh pupils

    STUDENTS at Westleigh High School took part in its annual careers and mock interview day, which is aimed at promoting the wide range of options open to teenagers once they’ve completed their GCSEs. There were motivational sessions, advice on how