FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 | History Defined

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 · May 20, 2022

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 · May 17, 2022

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 · May 10, 2022

Woman dies following smash in Leigh

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

Manchester Evening News · Apr 20, 2022

'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 · Apr 20, 2022

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 · Apr 13, 2022

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 · Apr 13, 2022

'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 · Apr 7, 2022

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 · Mar 31, 2022

'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

Manchester Evening News · Mar 31, 2022