During the general strike of 1926, Alice Waterfield set up a small bakery in Mather Lane, Leigh, selling pies and confectionery to the local factory workers. As the reputation grew, so did ...

Blackpink's Jisoo made an appearance at Orchard Central today (Mar. 7). The K-pop singer is in town to grace the launch of the "AMORTAGE at Far East Malls" pop-up concept store. "AMORTAGE" is the ...

DRIVERS are facing long delays ahead of this evening rush hour as part of the A127 is closed for water main works. One lane is closed due to water main work on A127 London-bound from Progress ...

Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont has written to clubs. Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont has written a strongly-worded letter to clubs following an RFL decision to consult legal advice on plans ...

Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin is interviewed after the game while holding the Ash Verlander Champions Trophy of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA ...

Nathan Lane, who costarred with Hackman in one of the biggest hits of his later career, The Birdcage, reflected fondly on their time working together. "Gene Hackman was my favorite actor ...

There is a large emergency services presence on Edge Lane tonight where police appear to have detained several people. The incident is on Edge Lane, near to St Cyprian with Christ Church.

At the start of 2022, Edwin Ipape had never even heard of Leigh: the place or the club, then still under the ‘Centurions’ tagline. Fast forward just over three years, and he’s won the 1895 Cup, ...

A WEDDING venue has hosted its first doggy nuptials. The special ceremony at Orchardleigh Estate in Somerset saw Poppy Vincent, a resident of the estate, marry Milo the Cavapoochon from Worcester ...

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