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  • 2,000 object to freight terminal plan

    MORE than 2,000 written objections have been sent to planners regarding the proposed Parkside freight terminal on the outskirts of Lowton. St Helens Council has received 1,200 letters with a further 800-plus directed to Warrington Council. The Highways

  • Change of name for animal sanctuary

    LEIGH Animal Sanctuary has agreed to change its name and wind up its fundraising arm after a probe by the Charity Commission. The Commission contacted the sanctuary, which has a contract to home stray dogs, following an investigation by our sister paper

  • Frankie Laine memories for our Colin

    THE death of legendary American singer Frankie Laine in San Diego ended a friendship of more than 30 years for a Leigh photographer who captured him in pictures. Leigh Journal photographer Colin Lyne spoke of his sadness at the death of the singer whose

  • 8m Red Nose smiles - and 50 jobs cheer

    AN Astley company is helping to deliver eight million huge smiles to the nation. Wrapid Contract Services Ltd is handling the final packaging for Comic Relief's biggest ever Red Nose fund-raiser. And the contract, which will be completed by the end