Leigh Journal

3 of the best mindfulness walks in Lancashire Three walks offering space to slow down, gain clarity, reconnect with nature – and still clock up those all-important steps

3 of the best mindfulness walks in Lancashire

'Ideal for families' - Three-bed semi-detached house hits the market in Leigh A three-bedroom semi-detached house with a private, non-overlooked rear garden has been listed for sale in Leigh at £195,000.

'Ideal for families' - Three-bed semi-detached house hits the market in Leigh

New plans unveiled for site of former Cineworld in Leigh Plans to convert the former Cineworld in Leigh into a retail space have been submitted to the council.

New plans unveiled for site of former Cineworld in Leigh

Plans to revitalise five Leigh shopfronts given green light Plans to revitalise five shopfronts in Leigh have been given the green light.

Plans to revitalise five Leigh shopfronts given green light

Record shop expands after defying predictions it 'wouldn't last six months' A Tyldesley record shop is expanding after just six months in business due to its ongoing success.

Record shop expands after defying predictions it 'wouldn't last six months'

Illegal Bickershaw dump shut down by Environmental Agency as investigation continues The notorious illegal waste site behind Bolton House Road in Bickershaw has been shut down as investigations continue, the Environmental Agency have confirmed.

Illegal Bickershaw dump shut down by Environmental Agency as investigation continues

Meet the blood donor dog who has saved more than 100 lives A SEVEN-year-old dog has helped to save 104 lives by becoming a blood donor.

Meet the blood donor dog who has saved more than 100 lives

What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend? Met Office Leigh weather forecast: Mixed rain and sunshine for Greater Manchester this weekend. Wet Friday, brighter Saturday, milder but windy Sunday.

What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend?

Best breakfast spots in Leigh ranked by TripAdvisor WHO doesn’t love a full English?

Best breakfast spots in Leigh ranked by TripAdvisor

Danger driver sped across rugby fields before hiding in bushes to escape police A dangerous driver sped across rugby fields used by dog walkers and members of the public in a bid to escape police.

Danger driver sped across rugby fields before hiding in bushes to escape police

Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives' Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.

Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour

Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up

Desperate plea to residents after cat goes missing following owner's cancer surgery A man who recently underwent cancer surgery is appealing to residents to assist him in the search for his beloved, missing cat.

Desperate plea to residents after cat goes missing following owner's cancer surgery

Rare 50p coin for sale on eBay in Leigh for over £8k A RARE 50p coin is being sold by a Leigh resident for more than £8,000.

Rare 50p coin for sale on eBay in Leigh for over £8k

The top fish and chip shops in Leigh, according to you THERE are some fantastic chippies in Leigh, and to celebrate National Chip Week (February 20–26), we asked you to tell us your favourites.

The top fish and chip shops in Leigh, according to you

Leigh tea room reveals new shopfront as part of regeneration scheme Regeneration plans in the town centre are well underway in Leigh, with local hotspot, Leigh's Tearoom and Community Hub being the first business to benefit from the project.

Leigh tea room reveals new shopfront as part of regeneration scheme

Greater Manchester businesses come together to express views on region's retail crime Greater Manchester Police hosted retailers and businesses from across the region at a dedicated retail crime meeting in a bid to prevent offending.

Greater Manchester businesses come together to express views on region's retail crime

Leigh residents 'appalled' by fly-tipped rubbish in Westleigh Brook Residents in Leigh have become increasingly concerned over incidents of fly-tipping near to the Westleigh Brook.

Leigh residents 'appalled' by fly-tipped rubbish in Westleigh Brook

List of top rated venues with high Food hygiene ratings HERE is a list of eateries in the area that have recently received top ratings in Food Hygiene.

List of top rated venues with high Food hygiene ratings

Four-hour ‘Mexican stand-off’ as parked vehicles block construction traffic Prolonged drama hit a suburban street today as parked vehicles blocked lorries heading to a 150-home construction site.

Four-hour ‘Mexican stand-off’ as parked vehicles block construction traffic

Rock band announces Liverpool show on 40th anniversary UK tour Del Amitri announce 2026 UK tour, Past To Present, celebrating over 40 years of hits. Tickets on sale February 27.

Rock band announces Liverpool show on 40th anniversary UK tour

Grassroots rugby league clubs can win kit and grand final tickets Grassroots rugby clubs across the North of England can win kit and Super League Grand Final tickets in Northern’s 2026 competition. Enter by 20 March.

Grassroots rugby league clubs can win kit and grand final tickets

Chapel Street cocktail bar ranked number one in Leigh A RESTAURANT specialising in cocktails and small plates has been ranked the number one five-star eatery in Leigh on TripAdvisor.

Chapel Street cocktail bar ranked number one in Leigh

Free pint of Guinness offer at these North West pubs for Six Nations season North West pubs are offering a free pint of Guinness for correctly predicting Six Nations rugby scores. See participating venues and fixtures.

Free pint of Guinness offer at these North West pubs for Six Nations season

Countdown to end of pensioner bus restrictions in Greater Manchester Andy Burnham confirms the 9.30am bus pass restriction for pensioners in Greater Manchester will be scrapped from March 1.

Countdown to end of pensioner bus restrictions in Greater Manchester

Four-hour ‘Mexican stand-off’ as parked vehicles block construction traffic Prolonged drama hit a suburban street today as parked vehicles blocked lorries heading to a 150-home construction site.

Four-hour ‘Mexican stand-off’ as parked vehicles block construction traffic

Andy Burnham calls for top crime agency to investigate 'gang-related' fly-tipping GMP and top nationwide detectives should be policing fly-tipping in Greater Manchester, according to Andy Burnham.

Andy Burnham calls for top crime agency to investigate 'gang-related' fly-tipping

Leigh town centre church set to be demolished following blaze Wigan Borough Council have provided an update on a fire that blazed through a derelict church in Leigh town centre earlier this month.

Leigh town centre church set to be demolished following blaze

Update from police on search for missing Leigh teenager Greater Manchester Police have provided an update on the search for a missing teenage girlfrom Leigh.

Update from police on search for missing Leigh teenager