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'''Newton-le-Willows''' is a market town in southern [[Lancashire]]. It lies around 8 miles south of [[Wigan]], 5 miles north of [[Warrington]] and a similar distance east of [[St Helens]]. To the east, the nearest town is [[Golborne]], of which it lies 3 miles to the west. As of the 2021 census, Newton-le-Willows had a population of around 24,600.

'''Newton-le-Willows''' is a market town in southern [[Lancashire]]. It lies around 8 miles south of [[Wigan]], 5 miles north of [[Warrington]] and a similar distance east of [[St Helens]]. To the east, the nearest town is [[Golborne]], of which it lies 3 miles to the west. As of the 2021 census, Newton-le-Willows had a population of around 24,600. Historically and still occasionally, the town has been known as '''Newton-in-Makerfield'''.

Until the 19th century, the area was largely pastoral. However, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution and the 1830 construction of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the town saw significant urban expansion.

Until the 19th century, the area was largely pastoral. However, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution and the 1830 construction of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the town saw significant urban expansion.