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The cafe uniting with small businesses to bring 'Manchester to the suburbs'
The cafe uniting with small businesses to bring 'Manchester to the suburbs'
A Tyldesley cafe that prides itself on its community focus and relationship with customers is celebrating its ongoing success after almost six months from its opening.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:26 PM
The cafe uniting with small businesses to bring 'Manchester to the suburbs'
Meet the team keeping Liverpool airport running smoothly
Meet the team keeping Liverpool airport running smoothly
WHEN most of us head to the airport, we’re thinking about security queues, suitcases, and a bit of duty-free shopping - but behind the scenes, a dedicated team is making sure we make it to our destination hassle-free.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Meet the team keeping Liverpool airport running smoothly
Readers celebrate Leigh businesses that go the extra mile
Readers celebrate Leigh businesses that go the extra mile
On Random Acts of Kindness Day, February 17, we asked Leigh Journal readers to name a local business that goes the extra mile.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Readers celebrate Leigh businesses that go the extra mile
MP calls for clean up of illegal Bickershaw dump as residents say it 'cannot drag on'
MP calls for clean up of illegal Bickershaw dump as residents say it 'cannot drag on'
An MP has launched a petition to clear the illegal waste site behind Bolton House Road in Bickershaw, where 25,000 tonnes of rubbish was dumped.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
MP calls for clean up of illegal Bickershaw dump as residents say it 'cannot drag on'
Liverpool flight makes emergency diversion to Manchester
Liverpool flight makes emergency diversion to Manchester
A FLIGHT from Liverpool to Fuerteventura declared an emergency shortly after takeoff earlier today, February 18.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Liverpool flight makes emergency diversion to Manchester
Met Office issue yellow weather warning as wintry conditions are forecast in Leigh
Met Office issue yellow weather warning as wintry conditions are forecast in Leigh
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across Greater Manchester, with wintry conditions expected overnight in Leigh.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Met Office issue yellow weather warning as wintry conditions are forecast in Leigh
Leigh Shopping centre launches appeal for donated prom wear
Leigh Shopping centre launches appeal for donated prom wear
A Leigh Shopping centre has announced their latest recycling initiative, seeking donations of prom wear.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Leigh Shopping centre launches appeal for donated prom wear
Arrests in Wigan following raids on addresses in early hours
Arrests in Wigan following raids on addresses in early hours
Arrests have been made in Wigan this morning as Greater Manchester Police carry out raids across the region.
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February 18, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Arrests in Wigan following raids on addresses in early hours
Officers 'increasingly concerned' for missing teenage girl from Leigh
Officers 'increasingly concerned' for missing teenage girl from Leigh
Police are appealing to the public for information in the search of a missing teenager from Leigh, as officers become 'increasingly concerned'.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Officers 'increasingly concerned' for missing teenage girl from Leigh
Power cut hits homes in Leigh - list of postcodes affected
Power cut hits homes in Leigh - list of postcodes affected
A POWER cut has hit properties in some postcodes in Leigh this afternoon, Tuesday.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Power cut hits homes in Leigh - list of postcodes affected
Matilda pub menu available at Greater Manchester pubs
Matilda pub menu available at Greater Manchester pubs
A LIMITED-edition Matilda-inspired menu is bringing a touch of childhood magic to pub menus.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Matilda pub menu available at Greater Manchester pubs
End of an era as 65-year-old family business forced to close due to rising costs
End of an era as 65-year-old family business forced to close due to rising costs
A beloved family-run business has announced that it is closing its doors after more than six decades.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
End of an era as 65-year-old family business forced to close due to rising costs
Rogue landlord fined after action taken against two illegal HMOs
Rogue landlord fined after action taken against two illegal HMOs
A ROGUE landlord behind two illegal Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Leigh has been ordered to pay £26,486 following a council investigation.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Rogue landlord fined after action taken against two illegal HMOs
More than 300 apprenticeship grants approved to boost job opportunities for youth
More than 300 apprenticeship grants approved to boost job opportunities for youth
Wigan Council’s FAB scheme approves 300+ apprenticeship grants, offering up to £5,000 for local businesses to employ young people aged 16–24 in the borough.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
More than 300 apprenticeship grants approved to boost job opportunities for youth
Discover the specialist pathways to success at Priestley College
Discover the specialist pathways to success at Priestley College
In addition to offering one of the widest ranges of courses in the region, Priestley College provides an outstanding suite of specialist programmes available exclusively at its Warrington campus.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Discover the specialist pathways to success at Priestley College
Hospice encouraging people to leave legacy gifts in wills to secure its future
Hospice encouraging people to leave legacy gifts in wills to secure its future
Wigan & Leigh Hospice backs Hospice UK’s ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign, urging legacy gifts in wills to secure hospice care amid rising demand and funding pressures.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Hospice encouraging people to leave legacy gifts in wills to secure its future
Borough's budding filmmakers come together in Leigh Film Bootcamp
Borough's budding filmmakers come together in Leigh Film Bootcamp
Film-making bootcamps have been well under way in Leigh this weekend, with budding filmmakers learning all the skills necessary in creating their own documentaries about the town.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Borough's budding filmmakers come together in Leigh Film Bootcamp
Behind the scenes with firefighters at Liverpool Airport
Behind the scenes with firefighters at Liverpool Airport
WHEN most of us head to the airport, we’re thinking about security queues, suitcases, and a bit of duty-free shopping - but behind the scenes, a dedicated team stands ready to spring into action if anything goes wrong.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Behind the scenes with firefighters at Liverpool Airport
Teenager arrested after M6 police pursuit reaching speeds of up to 150mph
Teenager arrested after M6 police pursuit reaching speeds of up to 150mph
A TEENAGER has been arrested after police officers were involved in a high-speed police pursuit on the M6 in Cheshire.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Teenager arrested after M6 police pursuit reaching speeds of up to 150mph
Planning application for HMO with no parking to be turned down
Planning application for HMO with no parking to be turned down
A planning application to convert 24 Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, into a five-bed HMO has been withdrawn after local objections over parking and congestion.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Planning application for HMO with no parking to be turned down
Leigh singer's first headline show completely sold out
Leigh singer's first headline show completely sold out
A Leigh musician has found her new sound, as tickets fly off the shelves for her first headline show.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Leigh singer's first headline show completely sold out
Police issue CCTV image after 'serious assault' on Leigh bus left man unconscious
Police issue CCTV image after 'serious assault' on Leigh bus left man unconscious
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man as part of an investigation into a 'serious assault' on a bus from Leigh to Wigan.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Police issue CCTV image after 'serious assault' on Leigh bus left man unconscious
Popular garden centre named one of the best in the UK
Popular garden centre named one of the best in the UK
A popular garden centre has been named one of the best in the UK.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Popular garden centre named one of the best in the UK
I went behind the scenes at Liverpool Airport - here's what I thought
I went behind the scenes at Liverpool Airport - here's what I thought
LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport is widely regarded as one of the best airports in the UK, regularly ranking among the top providers in the Which? annual airport survey – and I wanted to find out why.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I went behind the scenes at Liverpool Airport - here's what I thought
Detached house with 4 bedrooms and full width rear extension is up for sale
Detached house with 4 bedrooms and full width rear extension is up for sale
A detached Redrow 'Canterbury' house is up for sale in Tyldesey with offers over £550,000.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Detached house with 4 bedrooms and full width rear extension is up for sale