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  • Well done to all volunteers at by-election

    Elections, for political activists, are an ever-present part of our lives. If it is not a General Election or the local elections that happen three in four years, we have by-elections, mayoral elections and even the odd referendum to keep us occupied

  • Christmas party time at the mill

    IS it too early to talk about Christmas, yet? Well here is a picture from the festive season from a bygone era. This great picture depicts attendees at Christmas Party at Mather Lane cotton mills in Bedford, Leigh. According to archive

  • England Knights hooker joins Leigh Centurions

    LEIGH Centurions have recruited England Knights hooker Aaron Smith on a season-long loan from three-times Super League champions St Helens. Smith, 25, already has a Centurions Heritage Number (HN#1477) after making five appearances on dual registration

  • What are the current most popular baby names in Leigh?

    A LIST of the most popular baby names in England and Wales has been released this week, with Wigan and Leigh aligned with the national favourite for boys, yet differing with girls. The data from the Office For National Statistics, released on October