Leigh Journal

Funding initiative gives young creatives from Leigh chance to film new documentary New funding from Wigan Borough Council and its partners will give young creatives from Leigh the opportunity to film a documentary alongside chart-topping band, The Lottery Winners.

Funding initiative gives young creatives from Leigh chance to film new documentary

Four held after reports suspects 'with a crossbow threatened drivers' THREE men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after drivers were allegedly threatened with a crossbow.

Four held after reports suspects 'with a crossbow threatened drivers'

Suspected money launderers arrested as £12k seized in early hours M6 police stop THREE people have been arrested on the side of the M6 after police recovered more than £12,000 in cash in an early hours stop.

Suspected money launderers arrested as £12k seized in early hours M6 police stop

Now residents battling ‘cruise liner’ warehouses are fighting floods Residents battling the development of ‘cruise liner’ warehouses in Tyldesley and Astley now claim the ongoing work on the site has caused flooding of a pathway to a primary school and to gardens of neighbouring homes.

Now residents battling ‘cruise liner’ warehouses are fighting floods

M6 partially blocked following crash THE M6 is partially blocked following a crash.

M6 partially blocked following crash

Sisters of Haydn Griffiths thank generation of Wirral RNLI lifesavers THE SISTERS of Haydn Griffiths returned to Hoylake to thank the RNLI crew who gave them hope when their brother went missing.

Sisters of Haydn Griffiths thank generation of Wirral RNLI lifesavers

Sisters of Haydn Griffiths nominated for The One Show’s ‘One Big Thank You’ THE sisters of Haydn Griffiths were surprised on BBC’s The One Show following a nomination.

Sisters of Haydn Griffiths nominated for The One Show’s ‘One Big Thank You’

Police raid further address in cannabis production investigation AN investigation into cannabis production in Leigh that saw raids earlier this year will see a file of evidence reviewed by the CPS

Police raid further address in cannabis production investigation

Belong Atherton recognised with three nursing awards A CARE home has won three awards for its outstanding support for older people.

Belong Atherton recognised with three nursing awards

Shoplifter banned from entering range of shops in Leigh A FIFTY-EIGHT-YEAR-OLD shoplifter has been banned from entering a range of shops in Leigh due to her repeat offending.

Shoplifter banned from entering range of shops in Leigh

Man charged with rape of two teenage girls in Bolton A man has been charged with the rape of two teenage girls in Bolton over the weekend

Man charged with rape of two teenage girls in Bolton

‘Getting to work less then two miles from home was hell on wheels’ The argument over the need for a link road to ease the frequently gridlocked roads between Wigan and Bolton has raged since the end of the Second World War.

‘Getting to work less then two miles from home was hell on wheels’

Dogs Trust gift parcels to homeless people living with their pets DOGS Trust is delivering festive gift parcels to homelessness services this Christmas.

Dogs Trust gift parcels to homeless people living with their pets

Plan set out to help black cab drivers switch to zero exhaust emission taxis Children are settling into the newly opened Seven Stars Primary School and Nursery in Leyland, one of the UK’s most eco-friendly schools

Plan set out to help black cab drivers switch to zero exhaust emission taxis

We explored Bents’ new Christmas lights trail – this is what we thought Bents Garden and Home has opened up a festive lights trail for the first time – this is what it’s like.

We explored Bents’ new Christmas lights trail – this is what we thought

Approval given for a new school canopy for playtime protection A PRIMARY school has received approval for a new outdoor canopy.

Approval given for a new school canopy for playtime protection

Plans lodged to transform historic building in town centre PLANS have been submitted to convert a historic building into a mixture of a retail unit, flats, and houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs).

Plans lodged to transform historic building in town centre

Four-bed semi-detached house in Leigh listed for £359,950 A FOUR-bedroom semi-detached house in Leigh with a covered garden seating area and hot tub is listed for £359,950.

Four-bed semi-detached house in Leigh listed for £359,950

New plans to expand café inside popular nature reserve A POPULAR café in a local nature reserve is set to expand.

New plans to expand café inside popular nature reserve

What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend? THE Met Office has predicted rain at times for Leigh this weekend.

What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend?

Plans to revamp shops in historical former hotel building PLANS to revamp the shops in a historical former hotel have been revealed.

Plans to revamp shops in historical former hotel building

Vigil to be held in memory of Leigh schoolgirl, Lisa Hession 41 years after murder A vigil in memory of 14-year-old Leigh schoolgirl, Lisa Hession who was murdered 41 years ago is to be held this Monday, December 8.

Vigil to be held in memory of Leigh schoolgirl, Lisa Hession 41 years after murder

Colleges join Healthy Schools scheme to support wellbeing Wigan Healthy Schools network expands to include Wigan and Leigh College and Winstanley College, promoting student wellbeing and healthier learning environments.

Colleges join Healthy Schools scheme to support wellbeing

Police name two men charged in connection with more than 20 burglaries Two men have been charged with a series of theft offences in Wigan, appearing at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court today, December 4.

Police name two men charged in connection with more than 20 burglaries

Council aims to enhance local services with help of AI training Wigan Council upskills staff with Multiverse AI Academy to boost digital skills, streamline council services, and improve SEND support for local residents.

Council aims to enhance local services with help of AI training

Power cut hits residents in south Leigh A POWER cut has hit some properties in Leigh over recent days.

Power cut hits residents in south Leigh

We tried the new Lush Winter Village and it was all our Christmas wishes come true Lush has opened its Winter Village including a Christmas Workshop, a Christmas Cabin, festive drinks and an educational Christmas tree trail.

We tried the new Lush Winter Village and it was all our Christmas wishes come true

WATCH: Police had to crash into dangerous driver going wrong way on M62 in pursuit SHOCKING video footage has been released showing a dangerous driver trying to head the wrong way down the M62 during a police chase.

WATCH: Police had to crash into dangerous driver going wrong way on M62 in pursuit

Leigh producer joins collective in releasing Christmas single after MTV chart success A Leigh musician who has featured on MTV has now released a Christmas song, just in time for the festive season.

Leigh producer joins collective in releasing Christmas single after MTV chart success

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