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WEBLeigh Leopards clear Salford hurdle to reach Super League play-off semi-final.
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Leigh Leopards Women beat Rovers to reach Super League
WEB1 day ago · LEIGH Leopards Women have reached Super League after beating Featherstone Rovers at St Helens to cap a magnificent season that has seen them win all 19 games they have played. Kieron Purtill's side beat Rovers, the bottom placed Super League side, 34-16 in Sunday’s winner-takes-all clash …
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 ...
Adrian Lam rues Leigh's 'nightmare start' against Wigan
WEB1 day ago · THE heavy loss at neighbours Wigan Warriors was not the way they would have wished for their 2024 Super League season, but nevertheless Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam says he is proud of his side's efforts this year. After injuries had shattered the early part of their campaign, Leopards had to battle more or …
'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 …
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 …
Leigh Leopards release statement after flare throwing reports
WEB1 day ago · Leigh Leopards release statement after flare throwing reports. LEIGH Leopards have launched an investigation into crowd behaviour following the play-off semi-final against Wigan. After a impressively strong finish to the season, Leigh's Grand Final dreams were shattered with a 38-0 loss to the reigning Super League champions on Saturday, October 5.
Leigh to benefit from millions as council accepts Levelling Up cash
WEBMar 15, 2024 · LEIGH town centre is to benefit from a £12.5million boost following the acceptance of a grant from the government’s Levelling Up Fund (LUF). Major improvements to Leigh Civic Square and the adjacent King Street/Market Street corridor with enhancements planned to the public realm and open space in the heart of the town.