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1 day ago · THREE arrests were made in Leigh after four simultaneous were carried out by police. On Monday, February 3, neighbourhood officers from Greater Manchester Police were supported by colleagues from Challenger and the Tactical Aid Unit to execute four warrants in Leigh. The warrants were carried ...

1 day ago · On Thursday, February 6, residents noticed police teams around the canal around Mather Lane in Leigh. Residents told the Journal that they believed the diving teams were searching the canal for a potential weapon linked to a case in the area.However, police have not confirmed the specific nature of their search at this stage.

Jan 16, 2025 · THE emergency services descended to a busy road in Leigh following reports of a bus colliding with a tree. Residents reported that a crash had occurred around the junction of Twist Lane and Atherleigh Way at around 4pm on Thursday, January 16. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police has ...

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Jan 18, 2025 · POLICE have slammed a closure order on a property plagued by "anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity." The Leigh East Neighbourhood police team worked with Wigan Council's Community Resilience team to secure a full closure order on a property in the Siddow Common area. Police say the ...

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Aug 29, 2024 · READ > Plans to turn former funeral directors into 8-bed HMO refused by council. Civic Square, shop fronts, Leigh market Improvements are set to be made to Civic Square (Image: Wigan Council) As previously reported, the £11.4m Levelling Up Fund is allocated for three projects in Leigh town centre: improvements to Civic Square, a shop front business grant scheme, and a refurbishment of Leigh ...