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Dame Sarah Storey wants to stop "lazy habit" at drop-off times as two Leigh schools reduce road dangers for children

"I think it is a symptom of what happens to us when we become car dependent"

Manchester Evening News

Trust's mental health ward in Leigh undergoes transformation to increase beds and reduce NHS costs

"This truly marks a new chapter for the highest quality inpatient mental health care and treatment in Wigan.”

Manchester Evening News

New political map for Wigan reveals big changes to ward boundaries in Leigh, Atherton and Ashton

The new arrangements will apply for the 2023 council elections if the proposals are agreed.

Manchester Evening News

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Urgent appeal to find missing woman last seen at hotel three MONTHS ago

Elaine Charleston, 49, has links to Wigan and Leigh

Manchester Evening News

Leigh Cricket Club granted licence for summer festival deemed 'a step too far' by neighbours

“I don’t know why they need to keep pushing the boundaries a bit more.”

Manchester Evening News

Leigh MP James Grundy says 'Partygate' isn't one of main issues for voters ahead of elections in Wigan

"People care more about things that have a direct impact on them"

Manchester Evening News

'Lexit looming': MP James Grundy reveals when proposal for Leigh's exit from Wigan could be on the table

"There has been a long standing feeling that Wigan Council does not care about Leigh"

Manchester Evening News

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Woman dies following smash in Leigh

The fatal incident was reported in the early hours of Wednesday morning

Manchester Evening News

'It's not Interflora!': Retired cop's fury after on-duty officers 'deliver birthday flowers' to neighbour

GMP has refused to comment but Leigh MP James Grundy says the visit was blooming-well fine

Manchester Evening News

Two suspects are 'in custody' after video of girls laughing as they mess with child's grave circulated on social media

The footage was recorded at Leigh Cemetery

Manchester Evening News

Where tourists seldom tread, part 2: five great UK towns left out of the guidebooks

From Cumbernauld to Guildford, we celebrate more unheralded but revelatory areas

The Guardian - UK

'Empty promises and feeling let down': Attitudes in Leigh are split three years after they turned Tory for the first time

“There is an ill feeling towards the council in this town because we used to have our own council until it got merged with Wigan."

Manchester Evening News

Can Wigan's infrastructure cope with almost 900 new homes a year?

“We have dropped the ball not just on highways, but on general aspects of our community.”

Manchester Evening News

'A place of vibrancy and culture': Wigan to seek status of town centre excellence

If this is successful, they are hoping to put in an application for Leigh town centre

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Families 'run for safety' as huge brawl erupts in restaurant during Mother's Day meal

Cheshire Police swooped on the restaurant yesterday after a fight broke out at the Istanbul Grill in Culcheth, near Leigh at around 6.30pm - with witnesses reporting arguing, shouting and swearing

Manchester Evening News

Residents horrified as popular dog walking route littered with dangerous 'rusty razors' in Leigh

“We’re pensioners now, we can’t afford to get hurt.”

Manchester Evening News

Tributes to 'one of a kind' teen killed in motorbike crash outside pub

Kyle Jowett died at the scene of the crash in Leigh on Saturday morning

Manchester Evening News

Wanted man arrested by armed cops in a Chorlton loft on suspicion of attempted murder in special operation following double shooting

Two men were rushed to hospital following the double shooting in the Leigh area on the evening of January 26

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A572 Chapel Street in Leigh reopened following collision - latest updates

Motorists were advised to plan alternative routes

Manchester Evening News

Home Bargains want to build town's third store at B&Q site...but owners want the DIY shop to stay put

"“B&Q remains committed to having a store in the Leigh area"

Manchester Evening News

Town hit with dispersal order over weekend following recent anti-social behaviour

The order will be in force between 3pm on Saturday (March 5) until 2am on Monday (March 7)

Manchester Evening News

Man admits killing beloved window cleaner after row on night out

Paul Brierley, 43, admitted the manslaughter of Paul Ologbose

Manchester Evening News

Arrests made in connection with attempted murder following double shooting

A property was shot at

Manchester Evening News

Family reveal how they turned Leigh shop into record-breaking £18MILLION empire

'The phone started ringing then it didn’t stop with television orders from across the country'

Manchester Evening News

'Some served patients, others served prosecco' - Huge billboard mocking Boris Johnson appears in Leigh

The billboard has been paid for by protest group Led By Donkeys

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