A NEW free school in the borough will serve the Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley areas, education bosses have said. Expected to provide around 900 places, the mixed secondary school is one of 22 announced by ministers last week. It will be operated
LEIGH Hawks U11s won the Bolton and Bury District Football league Player Cup against Bolton Lads and Girls Club. They won the Final 7 - 2 with goals from Liam Molyneux 2, Ryan Simm 2, Tomasz Guzewicz, Harley Andrews and Oli Bazewicz. Head Coach
A FOSTER family is encouraging others to open their hearts to over 18s in need by sharing their story of how their act changed their lives. Leigh mum Carole Hindley starting fostering Vicky, aged 12, and never imagined she’d still be there 11 years
FOOTBALLERS living with disabilities in Leigh are set to benefit from a significant boost in competitive opportunities after Leigh Genesis FC were awarded a £6000 Grow the Game grant. The scheme, which is funded by The Football Association and delivered
TWO Leigh RUFC regulars grabbed the chance to play at Twickenham. Centre Jonny Drake and scrum-half Joe Harrison were rewarded for their dedication to grassroots rugby with a place at the NatWest RugbyForce invitational. The duo were coached
CORY Paterson has come out of retirement to re-join Leigh Centurions with immediate effect. Paterson, who had announced his retirement after playing for Toronto Wolfpack in 2018, has reconsidered his decision after a meeting with Leigh Centurions
IAIN Thornley believes Leigh will be in prime position for a thrilling end of season run-in providing John Duffy’s side comes through a campaign defining period of away fixtures. Starting with Sunday’s trip to Dewsbury Rams, Centurions face five
MORE than a hundred people descended on Pennington Flash after a Lowton Cub group spearheaded a mass community litter pick. Cubs from the 3rd Lowton Scout Group planned the litter pick as part of their work towards their community impact and environmental
RUNNERS who love a laugh are being invited to don fancy dress for the Leigh Community 10K. The third Leigh 10K will take place in Leigh town centre on August 11, when 1,000 people are expected to walk, jog or run the course. Once again Wigan
