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The 1920s tearoom where customers 'come together to create …
WEB1 day ago · Moving into Leigh Spinners Mill in late 2023, the Spinners Tea Room is decorated in a 1920s theme to pay homage to the mill's history and offers customers a cosy place to meet and enjoy a cup of tea or cake. While the tea room evokes memories of times gone by, the space is much more than just a themed cafe as …
Parts of Northumberland hit by ‘severe flooding’ | Leigh Journal
WEB1 day ago · Parts of Northumberland are experiencing “severe flooding” amid “extreme conditions”, an MP has warned. Blyth and Ashington MP lan Lavery said on Tuesday evening that his office had “taken numerous calls about the serious flooding” in south-east Northumberland. It came after the Met Office warned that thunderstorms may cause ...
'Extremely good progress' being made on £32m plans to …
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Speaking about the £32m investment that is set to benefit Leigh, Leader of Wigan Council, Cllr David Molyneux, said that "extremely good progress" has been made so far, which will build on the success that Leigh has experienced in recent years. Cllr Molyneux said: "Leigh has had some excellent success …
Government u-turn to award Leigh £11.4m in regeneration funding
WEBNov 20, 2023 · Ashton’s £7.2m bid was unsuccessful back in January, like Leigh, but was given government cash in March. Now the £11.4m for Leigh completes the set. Funding is spread across all corners of Great Britain, with the North West receiving £128 million, the North East £59 million, Yorkshire and the Humber £169 million and the Midlands £171m ...
Regeneration plans set to 'transform' Leigh as town to receive £32m
WEBMar 1, 2024 · Leigh will receive £32m in regeneration funding (Image: Wigan Council) PLANS to transform Leigh town centre are beginning to take shape thanks to a £32million cash injection. After an initial rejection from the government, Wigan Council was awarded £12m from the Levelling Up Fund last year to deliver an ambitious regeneration scheme in …
The Leigh street that has been devastated by floods and water …
WEBJun 18, 2023 · With her property devastated and furniture severely water damaged, Sue is fearful that what remains of her keepsakes as cherished memories of her mother who died in 1994 were lost in the last flood. Wigan Council had inputted flood defences after the last flood, yet there was little it could do to prevent four-foot-high water from getting in.