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Council

Council team raises major objections to HMO over tenant discrimination

Council team raises major objections to HMO over tenant discrimination  Leigh Journal

Leigh Journal·1d ago
News

It is alleged that a Leigh man drunkenly flouted a road ban to drive dangerously

A Wigan 38-year-old is bailed after appearing in court to face serious motoring offence charges including dangerous driving plus assault and criminal damage allegations

Wigan Today·1d ago
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Celebrity Traitors fans 'work out' who's safe after cliffhanger following Coronation Street icon's exit

Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock, former EastEnders actor Ross Kemp, and comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett have been picked for a surprising challenge

Manchester Evening News·4d ago
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Wigan Warriors youngster Jack Purtill makes Leigh Leopards switch ahead of 2027

Wigan Warriors youngster Jack Purtill has made the move across the borough to Leigh Leopards

Wigan Today·4d ago
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Leigh e-bike rider banned from the roads for 12 months after driving without due care and attention

An e-biker rider was fined £200 and handed a driving ban.

Wigan Today·4d ago
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Jo Platt MP: plan to bring long-term empty buildings back into use

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt talks about the importance of using buildings rather than letting them stand empty.

Wigan Today·4d ago
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Police searched eight people and found two had drugs as they carried out an operation in Leigh

A police operation was carried out in Leigh town centre to address shoplifting and drug use.

Wigan Today·4d ago
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Leigh Spinners Mill issues 'open for business' message after manufacturing firm enters administration

“We encourage everyone to continue visiting and supporting the fantastic range of independent businesses that call Leigh Spinners Mill home.”

Wigan Today·5d ago
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Police are searching for a man wanted on recall to prison who could be in Wigan or Leigh

Ryan Bascombe, 34, is wanted on recall to prison after having his licence revoked.

Wigan Today·6d ago
News

A judge sets a 2028 trial date for a Leigh assault suspect even though no-one knows where he is

A provisional trial date is scheduled for a Wigan borough 31-year-old who has been charged with serious assault but is currently being hunted by police after missing a court hearing

Wigan Today·6d ago
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A Leigh 46-year-old is charged with peddling crack cocaine and heroin

Allegations against a Wigan borough man of being concerned in the supply of class A substances are sent straight to a higher court

Wigan Today·6d ago
News

A former Leigh mill is to host a Wigan contemporary "art -Shambles" show

Wigan and Leigh artists reunite for new exhibition exploring mythology, ritual, body and the state

Wigan Today·6d ago
Council

Former pub transformed into homelessness hub hailed as national model

Former pub transformed into homelessness hub hailed as national model  Leigh Journal

Leigh Journal·6d ago
Council

Leigh shop fined £11,280 after more than 900 illicit tobacco products seized

Leigh shop fined £11,280 after more than 900 illicit tobacco products seized  Leigh Journal

Leigh Journal·6 Oct
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Leigh man confesses to carrying out a burglary at an Aldi supermarket

A burglar has pleaded guilty to targeting a Leigh supermarket.

Wigan Today·6 Oct
Council

By-election could be triggered following death of councillor

By-election could be triggered following death of councillor  leighjournal.co.uk

leighjournal.co.uk·5 Oct
News

Pictures to treasure from 2014-15 of Oakfield High and St Gabriel's School

This latest dip into the Wigan Observer Class Act archive finds us at the turn of 2014 to ’15 visiting Oakfield High School in Hindley and St Gabriel’s RC Primary School in Leigh.

Wigan Today·4 Oct
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Leigh man admits four offences, including theft and assaulting a PCSO

A sentencing hearing will take place in 2027.

Wigan Today·3 Oct
News

False imprisonment, death threat and violence charges are brought against a Leigh man

Justices remand a Leigh 36-year-old into custody after he faces multiple charges, including false imprisonment and controlling behaviour, all levelled at the same woman

Wigan Today·3 Oct
News

Health column: staying healthy during the autumn and winter months

Anna Swift, clinical director at Wigan and Leigh Hospice, offers advice on how to stay well during autumn and winter.

Wigan Today·3 Oct
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Fears Leighton could become 'new town' amid plans for 4,000 homes

Residents are being urged to attend a meeting next week

Cheshire Live·3 Oct
Council

Four refurbished tennis courts reopen at Wigan’s Mesnes Park

Four refurbished tennis courts reopen at Wigan’s Mesnes Park  Leigh Journal

Leigh Journal·2 Oct
News

Drivers face rush-hour delays in Wigan borough as emergency repairs are needed after a water leak

Disruption during Friday morning rush hour due to a water leak in Westleigh.

Wigan Today·2 Oct
Council

Wigan woman shares recovery journey after years supporting husband

Wigan woman shares recovery journey after years supporting husband  Leigh Journal

Leigh Journal·1 Oct
News

A Leigh shopkeeper faces a bill of many thousands of pounds for flogging dodgy tobacco products

A Wigan borough shopkeeper is counting the cost of repeatedly selling tobacco products that broke the law. See how big his fines, costs and victim surcharges come to

Wigan Today·1 Oct
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Police have been tasked with hunting down a Leigh man accused of drug dealing after a court no-show

A judge issued an arrest warrant for a Wigan borough 31-year-old when he failed to turn up at Bolton Crown Court to face drug and theft charges

Wigan Today·30 Sept
Council

Wigan pilot scheme launched to support long-term rough sleepers

Wigan pilot scheme launched to support long-term rough sleepers  Leigh Journal

Leigh Journal·29 Sept
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Police appeal for help to find a 13-year-old boy who was last seen in Westleigh on Monday

Dylan, 13, was last seen on Monday morning.

Wigan Today·29 Sept
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More than 400 borough residents back a national campaign for improved hospice funding from government

Local people are rallying behind Wigan and Leigh Hospice as the national Every Hospice Matters campaign prepares to take public voices to Downing Street

Wigan Today·29 Sept
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Orrell Rugby Union see off Leigh in a classic encounter

Orrell RU beat Leigh 28-25 in a thrilling match at Winstanley College

Wigan Today·28 Sept
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A banned Leigh biker caught riding an off-road two-wheeler dangerously then tried to give police the slip

Police gave chase after spotting a banned Leigh motorist riding a motorbike dangerously

Wigan Today·28 Sept
News

Man and dogs rescued from house blaze

A man and two dogs were rescued by firefighters from a burning house in Leigh on Friday afternoon.

Wigan Today·26 Sept
News

Man and dogs pulled from Leigh house blaze by firefighters as smoke billowed from property

Crews were called to a house in Leigh

Manchester Evening News·25 Sept
Council

Council doubles Pride in Place fund to £3m for neighbourhood projects

Council doubles Pride in Place fund to £3m for neighbourhood projects  Leigh Journal

Leigh Journal·25 Sept
News

Family of 'dearly loved' woman pay tribute to her following fatal Leigh collision

Tributes are paid to a pensioner who died days after being injured in a Leigh road smash

Wigan Today·25 Sept
Council

Former Wigan council leader David Molyneux to become freeman of the borough

Former Wigan council leader David Molyneux to become freeman of the borough  Leigh Journal

Leigh Journal·25 Sept
Council

Regeneration chief who oversaw controversial Astley warehouses approval to leave post

Regeneration chief who oversaw controversial Astley warehouses approval to leave post  Leigh Journal

Leigh Journal·25 Sept
News

How TV fitness icon Mr Motivator wants to get Leigh people of all ages back in trim

TV legend Mr Motivator, now a Wigan resident, is launching new fitness classes for people of all ages and is beginning with free taster sessions

Wigan Today·24 Sept
News

Woman in her 80s dies after car veers across carriageway in Leigh crash

The woman was travelling in a Kia when it collided with a silver Hyundai

Lancashire Live·23 Sept
Council

It’s great to see Leigh town hall showcased on screen for audiences across the UK

It’s great to see Leigh town hall showcased on screen for audiences across the UK  Wigan Today

Wigan Today·23 Sept
News

RFL to investigate 'conduct and actions' of Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors as ticket saga rumbles on

The RFL will open an investigation into the ‘conduct and actions’ of Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors

Wigan Today·22 Sept
News

Wigan and Leigh town halls will turn pink to encourage people to speak about organ donation

Organ Donation Week runs from Monday, September 21 to Sunday, September 27.

Wigan Today·21 Sept
News

New exhibition shines spotlight on Leigh’s creative talent

Talented local artists have come together for an innovative new showcase at an historic Wigan borough building

Wigan Today·21 Sept
News

A life-long sex offenders' register punishment is imposed on a young Leigh paedophile

Sentence has been imposed on a Leigh 26-year-old man who confessed to child sex abuse and animal porn film charges

Wigan Today·19 Sept
News

More celebrations as Wigan and Leigh College is chosen to lead technical education across the North West

Wigan and Leigh College has been entrusted with a second major and prestigious responsibility for regional education in the space of a year

Wigan Today·18 Sept
News

A terraced house in Leigh was converted into a five-bed HMO without planning permission

Leigh MP Jo Platt and 21 other people have objected to the planning application.

Wigan Today·17 Sept
News

Toasting Wigan and Leigh pubs pictured in 2008, most of them now gone

The Wigan Evening Post’s old Pub Life pages used to feature a different local watering hole, its staff and customers each week.

Wigan Today·17 Sept
News

Eight-month prison sentence for thief who targeted Leigh shops and used stolen credit card

He has been jailed for eight months.

Wigan Today·17 Sept
News

Jo Platt MP: Wigan leads the way with 'outstanding' adult social care rating

Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt looks at social care in Wigan borough in her column.

Wigan Today·17 Sept
Council

MP hits out at Leigh terraced house converted to five-bed HMO without planning permission

MP hits out at Leigh terraced house converted to five-bed HMO without planning permission  Manchester Evening News

Manchester Evening News·17 Sept