Leigh MP hits back at critics blaming Conservatives for soaring inflation rates MP James Grundy regarded these claims from the Labour Party as 'deeply dishonest' Manchester Evening News · Feb 6, 2023
Greater Manchester town is between two motorways - but it's a fight to get from one side to the other The £220m dream could end Greater Manchester's 'north - south' divide Manchester Evening News · Feb 5, 2023
Wigan cops go undercover to target drug dealers, and burglars, on streets and at nature reserve Action triggers pleas for police crackdowns elsewhere in Leigh, and Hindley Manchester Evening News · Feb 4, 2023
'It's carnage': The streets where people are trapped inside their homes by 'football fans who won't walk' "If someone rang an ambulance or the fire brigade you’d have no chance of getting them down here" Manchester Evening News · Jan 29, 2023
Disappointment for Wigan's failed bids despite £20 million success for Levelling Up cash Leigh and Ashton town centres missed out on Levelling Up funding despite Haigh Hall getting £20 million Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023
MP slammed as he admits he DIDN'T support town's bid for millions in Levelling Up cash Wigan Council's leaders pointed the finger at Leigh's MP after they failed to get Levelling Up funding for the town centre Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023
Hospital urges patients to avoid A&E during nurses strike unless it's a 'life or limb-threatening emergency' Nurses at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are taking part in a nationwide strike on Wednesday and Thursday Manchester Evening News · Jan 17, 2023
Outrage over 'dangerous' parking as cars left dumped on corners and driveways blocked Residents living near Leigh Sports Village have slammed the inconsiderate drivers Manchester Evening News · Jan 16, 2023
London leavers: ‘Swapping Walthamstow for a Suffolk village was a culture shock but we’re learning to love it’ Needing to upsize to a multi-generational home pushed these London leavers from Walthamstow out to a Victorian villa in Sudbury, Suffolk Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023
Major changes coming to Leigh Guided Busway for 2023 The new contract holders will be in place from September 2023 Manchester Evening News · Dec 30, 2022
I took the Greater Manchester bus journey quite unlike any other - and it's left me very confused 'Hopeful passengers were told by the driver “it’s one off one on now”, before it set off again.' Manchester Evening News · Dec 27, 2022
Gran at head of family drug ring stabbed to death when she stormed house in armed attack Grandmother-of-three Debbie Twist, her son Jordan Winstanley and Robbie Arnold raided the property in Leigh, Wigan to recover a debt but the head of the ring was stabbed to death Daily Mirror · Dec 23, 2022
Gran at head of family drug ring died after homeowner stabbed her when she stormed his house in terrifying armed attack Debbie Twist died in the attack - her son and daughter have both been sentenced Manchester Evening News · Dec 23, 2022
Police 'concerned' as 14-year-old boy goes missing from Leigh Joseph Chantler has been missing since Monday Manchester Evening News · Dec 21, 2022
Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022 Vandals smash windows and spray paint 'move' on cars parked on pavement as locals divided Most residents condemned the vandalism, which happened in Leigh in Greater Manchester, but some said they understood people's frustrations over "pavement parking" that obstructs wheelchairs and prams
Manchester Evening News · Nov 17, 2022 Police warn vehicles will be seized as they impose fresh powers on area ahead of planned car meet Four areas of Wigan and Leigh will be subject to dispersal orders for a 17 hour period
Daily Mirror · Nov 14, 2022 Huge queues for Sunday roast at garden centre - but punters say it's an 'ordeal' Mum Emma Gill was left feeling like queuing was the theme of the winter food market in Bents Garden and Home in Leigh, Manchester, saying the disorganisation of the place was "such an ordeal"
Manchester Evening News · Nov 10, 2022 Woman, 40, with 'lack of intellect' mows down blind man and leaves him for dead while speeding on the way home from chippy Charlene Bellis was showing off to her teenage daughter when she ploughed into Christopher Hollywood in Leigh
Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022 Company owned by former Rochdale mayor in liquidation owing creditors more than £700,000 Coun Aasim Rashid is the sole director of Rashids (PVT) Ltd which sold bedroom accessories online and owned newsagents shops in Leigh and Walkden
Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022 The political map of Greater Manchester could look dramatically different after review This could change how the constituency areas could look and who people would be voting for by the next general election.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 8, 2022 'Common sense prevails' after bizarre boundary change in Greater Manchester axed “It came as no surprise to me that local people would strongly resist this move and I am glad that common sense has prevailed.”
Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022 Town's only B&Q to be demolished and replaced by a third Home Bargains "We are committed to having a store in the Leigh area and we are currently exploring all options available to us.”
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022 ‘From coal tips to willow tits’: post-industrial Greater Manchester’s new nature reserve The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh’s protected status is a reward for rewilding former coal-mining landscapes
Liverpool Echo · Nov 2, 2022 Chilling CCTV shows killers luring dad to his death before stabbing him The man was led to a canal before being stabbed 35 times and shoved into the water to die
Manchester Evening News · Nov 2, 2022 CCTV which snared three teen killers luring dad to his death rolled out across Greater Manchester borough Scott Anderton, 33, was led to a canal before being stabbed 35 times and shoved into the water to die