Hold Me Close is a quietly powerful northern comedy-drama that explores a fractured mother–son relationship with honesty, balancing humour and heartbreak through natural performances and stripped-back staging. It lingers long after the final scene, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
A new specialist clinic in Westhoughton is offering support for people living with long Covid, ME and chronic fatigue, combining clinical expertise with a whole-person approach to recovery. The service is shaped by both professional practice and the lived experience of post-viral illness.
Hold Me Close brings a powerful northern story to the stage at Leigh Spinners Mill, with Joe Walsh and Sue McArdle leading a passionate local cast.
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A winning start to April for Daisy Hill after victory away at Ashton Athletic
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Daisy held off a spirited 10-man Ashton Town to collect all three points in the North West Counties First Division North fixture.
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A double from Max Bardsley-Rowe was the highlight of a good win for Daisy Hill in East Lancashire on Saturday
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Daisy Hill's play off hopes dashed by MSB Woolton
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Daisy held off a spirited 10-man Ashton Town to collect all three points in the North West Counties First Division North fixture.
A double from Max Bardsley-Rowe was the highlight of a good win for Daisy Hill in East Lancashire on Saturday
A powerful and intimate production that explores imposter syndrome, identity, and the sacrifices behind artistic ambition.
Daisy Hill's play off hopes dashed by MSB Woolton
There’s something special about a sold-out comedy night in Leigh, where top UK comedians bring laughter and energy to Spinners Mill.
Liam Sheppard's second hat trick of the season secured Daisy Hill a 3-2 win at Squires Gate on Saturday.
Despite building an early two goal lead, Daisy Hill eventually fell to a 4-2 defeat at Nelson on Saturday
A late equaliser dashes Daisy's hopes of collecting three points from a trip to Cumbria
Hopes of progress in the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy ended by penalty shoot out defeat
Westhoughton celebrates Chinese New Year with vibrant Hong Kong community event
Open visiting suspended and three wards affected as winter bug cases rise
Trains from Bolton diverted to Victoria and Oxford Road as £7.9m Piccadilly upgrade enters nine-day shutdown