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New beauty spot café slammed as overpriced and out of touch with toasties tasting 'like rubber'

Customers have criticised the quality and price of the food, as well as the cafe's card-only payment system

Manchester Evening News · Apr 22, 2023

New café with 'glorious' views opens in popular beauty spot

"People are desperate for something like this around here."

Manchester Evening News · Mar 3, 2023

'Exciting projects' ahead for Wigan in 2023 to follow up 'a brilliant 12 months'

“What a brilliant 12 months we’ve had here in Wigan Borough."

Manchester Evening News · Jan 1, 2023

'Not appropriate for a nature reserve': Controversial plan for alcohol licence at Pennington Flash gets green light

"This is primarily a reserve for ‘Nature’ and not for ‘Entertainment’."

Manchester Evening News · Jul 8, 2022

Plans for music events and late night alcohol sales at Pennington Flash scaled back after public backlash

“There will be so much disturbance for the wildlife.”

Manchester Evening News · Jun 27, 2022

Controversial housing development next to Pennington Flash in Leigh given green light

“I am sure the houses will be snapped up right away."

Manchester Evening News · Jun 15, 2022

Decision to be made over controversial 470-home development 'West Leigh Waterfront' by Pennington Flash

“Having another primary link road in this area will increase traffic flow further and create a ‘rat run’."

Manchester Evening News · Jun 10, 2022

Objectors "very angry" about plans for 'music and dance events' at popular Pennington Flash nature reserve in Leigh

'Selling alcohol and nature reserve just do not go together really'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 9, 2022