Leigh Journal

College named among only 10 as hubs of excellence for construction industry Wigan and Leigh College has been named as one of only 10 in England to become a ‘construction technical excellence college’ (TECs), following an announcement today by the Government.

College named among only 10 as hubs of excellence for construction industry

Two developers submit plans for 463 homes at 1,044 home masterplan A DETAILED planning application has been submitted to build hundreds of affordable homes at the site of a huge new development.

Two developers submit plans for 463 homes at 1,044 home masterplan

Free family fun day with live music, a dog show and market A fun-filled day out is on offer for families looking to enjoy the summer break.

Free family fun day with live music, a dog show and market

Delivering miners' pension scheme a 'matter of rightful ownership', says MP LEIGH and Atherton's MP has thrown her support behind ex-coalminer's fight for fair pensions.

Delivering miners' pension scheme a 'matter of rightful ownership', says MP

Mining museum celebrates £200K National Lottery Fund boost Lancashire Mining Museum is celebrating after receiving nearly £200,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Mining museum celebrates £200K National Lottery Fund boost

What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend? The Met Office has forecasted a mix of sunshine and possible showers for Leigh this weekend.

What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend?

'Unforgettable' Becky Hill show helps deliver Haydock Park's biggest crowd in years An action-packed weekend at Haydock Park drew thousands of racegoers as top-class racing, live entertainment, and high fashion came together.

'Unforgettable' Becky Hill show helps deliver Haydock Park's biggest crowd in years

Atherton: Detached four-bedroom house for sale for over £500k A detached four-bedroom house with a double garage and views over fields is on the market in Atherton.

Atherton: Detached four-bedroom house for sale for over £500k

Popular pub reopens after massive refurbishment and rebrand A popular pub in Atherton will officially reopen its doors tomorrow following a £170,000 refurbishment.

Popular pub reopens after massive refurbishment and rebrand

FIRST LOOK: Inside transformed coffee shop which has moved and rebranded FIRST LOOK: Inside Hugo’s Hideout and the trendy new rebrand

FIRST LOOK: Inside transformed coffee shop which has moved and rebranded

Becky Hill at Haydock Park: Stage times and all you need to know Two-time BRIT Award winner Becky Hill will make her Haydock Park Racecourse debut on Friday August 8, with a full headline set after racing.

Becky Hill at Haydock Park: Stage times and all you need to know

Jo Platt MP column: Community is at the heart of England’s 10-year health plan In July, the UK government unveiled its ambitious 10-year health plan for England, titled Fit for the Future, aiming to reshape the NHS into a more resilient, community-focused, and prevention-driven system.

Jo Platt MP column: Community is at the heart of England’s 10-year health plan

Pop-up shop helps families with cost of school uniforms A pop-up shop is helping families with the rising cost of school uniforms.

Pop-up shop helps families with cost of school uniforms

SEN school places boost agreed by council Town hall bosses in Wigan have agreed to expand provision for children and young people with special educational needs and learning difficulties (SEND) to prevent pupils needing to attend independent schools away from the town.

SEN school places boost agreed by council

Council backs plan to rebuild crumbling school despite Sport England opposition Councillors have given the go-ahead for a crumbling Leigh primary school to be rebuilt on playing fields in the face of strong opposition from Sport England and a 300-name petition from local people.

Council backs plan to rebuild crumbling school despite Sport England opposition

School cook hangs up her apron for the last time after 50 years A PRIMARY school cook is hanging up her apron for the last time after 50 years at an Astley primary school.

School cook hangs up her apron for the last time after 50 years

Pub that has been enjoyed for generations set to reopen after £170k refurbishment A PUB that has been enjoyed for generations is to reopen following a £170,000 refurbishment.

Pub that has been enjoyed for generations set to reopen after £170k refurbishment

Rush hour delays on East Lancs due to 'emergency services incident' A SLIP road on the East Lancashire Road has been blocked due to an emergency services incident at Haydock Island.

Rush hour delays on East Lancs due to 'emergency services incident'

Mural unveiled to mark special 10th anniversary at hospital A mural has been unveiled to mark a special anniversary.

Mural unveiled to mark special 10th anniversary at hospital

Trio held man prisoner for more than eight hours in flat in Leigh THREE men who held a man prisoner for more than eight hours in a Leigh flat and and demanded money from his mum have been jailed.

Trio held man prisoner for more than eight hours in flat in Leigh

Goose dies after being struck by speeding electric scooter A goose has died after reportedly being struck by a speeding electric scooter.

Goose dies after being struck by speeding electric scooter

Newsquest to publish souvenir supplements for Teenage Cancer Trust anniversary Newsquest has announced it will be publishing souvenir supplements across its titles to mark the Teenage Cancer Trust's 35th anniversary

Newsquest to publish souvenir supplements for Teenage Cancer Trust anniversary

Meet the Lowton actress now starring on Coronation Street A former Culcheth High School Student is wowing fans as one of the newest cast members of Coronation Street.

Meet the Lowton actress now starring on Coronation Street

New plan aims to stop homelessness before it starts A new plan is aiming to prevent homelessness before it begins.

New plan aims to stop homelessness before it starts

Cheshire residents install solar panels through council-backed scheme Cheshire residents install solar panels through council-backed scheme.

Cheshire residents install solar panels through council-backed scheme

Detached home with 'showstopper' living space for sale An extended rear living space with bifold doors and roof lanterns is the standout feature of a four-bedroom detached home for sale at Abbeycroft Close, Astley.

Detached home with 'showstopper' living space for sale

Council backs new campaign to tackle knife crime A new campaign is set to tackle knife crime through simple changes at home.

Council backs new campaign to tackle knife crime

Six electric bikes seized in campaign to tackle 'persistent nuisance' Our local proactive policing team in Leigh has seized six e-bikes in Leigh following a targeted day of action to tackle the growing issue of unlawful e-bike use across the region.

Six electric bikes seized in campaign to tackle 'persistent nuisance'

Ella Toone reveals her grandmother died on morning of Euro 2025 final Ella Toone has revealed her grandmother died on the morning of England’s Euro 2025 final victory over Spain.

Ella Toone reveals her grandmother died on morning of Euro 2025 final

Hard-working team 'desperate' to make community cafe thrive A CAFE that focuses on community, affordability, and tackling food waste is desperate to thrive despite the challenges it faces.

Hard-working team 'desperate' to make community cafe thrive