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Jan 5, 2025 · READ > New head of people appointed at care village operator. Snowy scenes at Atherton Park this morning (Image: Mark Roberts) Across the wider region, Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon Airport both closed their runways on Sunday morning due to heavy snow. Manchester said its teams are working to clear them “as quickly as possible” but had been hampered by “heavy snow” around 7am.

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Jan 14, 2025 · NEIGHBOURHOODS across Wigan and Leigh look set to get a slice of a £2.4bn government fund for flood defences in the north west following the New Year’s Day floods which swamped vulnerable areas of both towns. Water and Flooding Minister Emma Hardy visited the centre of Platt Bridge and Lilford ...

Jan 2, 2025 · With huge downpours hitting the borough over New Years Eve and New Years Day, some homes were left devastated by flooding and water damage. This included homes around Hathaway Court in Leigh, and once local business owners became aware of the severity of the damage, they stepped up to pump out the water and provide food, drinks, and skips.

Nov 14, 2024 · The Post Office confirmed on Wednesday, November 13 it could close 115 branches, within its 11,500 network across the UK, putting thousands of jobs at risk.. Chairman Nigel Railton made the announcement saying the decision came as the group looks to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years.