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Zacc gets TV role
FIRE-EATING muscleman, stripper and screen star Zacc Harvey and his solicitor girlfriend Alicia, will feature in a television programme about unlikely lovers. The relationship between former Mr Great Britain Zacc, from Golborne, and legal eagle Alicia
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Women's group in appeal for new members
A PROFESSIONAL women's group has launched a diamond appeal to boost membership As the Leigh branch of Soroptimist International looks forward to celebrating its 60th anniversary it is hoping to recruit more career women with a passion to help the community
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Mum identifies gap in the market
A HEART stopping moment inspired Nadine Lewis to turn entrepreneur. The mother-of-three's panic when she lost one of her two toddler twins in a busy Trafford Centre spurred her to create a range of kiddie-tagging ID products that are now taking the country
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Historian Steve's return ticket to Titanic
TITANIC enthusiast Steve Rigby will embark on a voyage of discovery when he set sails on an expedition to see the wreck of the great ship this summer. The Leigh postman will travel to the North Atlantic ocean in July and arrive at the spot on July 10
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Bowlers get a new home
NOMADIC bowlers will soon have a green they can call home. Members of Sacred Heart Bowling Club at Hindley Green are celebrating the start of work on a new bowling green which is being constructed on land behind the Sacred Heart Parish Club off Swan Lane
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Women's group in appeal for new members
A PROFESSIONAL women's group has launched a diamond appeal to boost membership As the Leigh branch of Soroptimist International looks forward to celebrating its 60th anniversary it is hoping to recruit more career women with a passion to help the community
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Marion gets clicking for Romania
MUSIC lover Marion Wood has dedicated her spare time to helping Romanian orphans - at the age of 92. The sight-impaired pensioner has busy needles knitting hats and scarves to send to the country's needy children. They are delivered by Christmas Shoebox
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Superstore chaos after lorry overturns
A DRIVER was branded "very lucky" to escape serious injury after his lorry toppled over at the road entrance to Tesco in Prestwich, causing chaos for shoppers and motorists. Vehicle access to the supermarket off Bury New Road was closed for seven hours
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Search is on for best chippy
FISH and chip lovers have until the end of the month to vote for their favourite fish and chip shop. The National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Competition 2005 was launched in June by celebrity chef Brian Turner to find the best chippy in their area
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Low flying bird danger
AFTER my recent experience when a mad motorcyclist did a wheelie across Kirkhall Lane junction, reader David Sykes contacted me about his own alarming escapade on the by-pass. In this case it wasn't a wassock on the road but a oiseau in the air that was
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Get tough on town drunks - MP
TOUGH action against drunken hooligans has the backing of Leigh MP Andy Burnham. Mr Burnham has welcomed the new Violent Crime Reduction Bill, which contains tough action to deal with the issue of binge drinking, including a power for police to impose
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More help for Willow Project
THE Willow Project which supports women concerned about their own or someone else's drinking has received backing from the United Co-op. Money awarded has been used to produce publicity stickers which will be placed for the group's work. "We would like
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Vandals force bowlers out
VANDALS have driven bowlers from an idyllic green. And now Atherton people are demanding action so they can continue to pursue their favourite sport in peace. A deputation of more than 20 bowlers met MP Andy Burnham and Atherton councillor Sue Loudon
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Zacc gets TV role
FIRE-EATING muscleman, stripper and screen star Zacc Harvey and his solicitor girlfriend Alicia, will feature in a television programme about unlikely lovers. The relationship between former Mr Great Britain Zacc, from Golborne, and legal eagle Alicia
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£35,000 gift for Legion vets
REPRESENTATIVES of Leigh branch of the Royal British Legion were in Southport to present a £35,000 cheque to Pam Crawford, manager of Byng House, the Legion's convalescence home for veterans. "Byng House has all the facilities of a first class hotel and
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Patio fury
A LEIGH couple joined the growing throngs of house holders taking pride in their gardens. John and Lisa Fillingham were delighted with their makeover and finished it off with a new and expensive patio set they had saved for. But they got a shock when
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Fares misery for bus passengers
BUS passengers are facing another rise in fares - the fifth in the past 12 months. Fares are being increased by bus company First from Monday, with the majority going up by 10p. The latest increase, the third in 2005, is being blamed on "continually and
