DARK SECRETS: 5 - The Real Truth

Leigh MP James Grundy says he 'does not trust Wigan Council to make the right decision' on fracking

"I don't trust Wigan Council to make the right decisions on fracking, but I do trust local people, and I will back them where they oppose it.”

Manchester Evening News · Oct 21, 2022

Greater Manchester council spending £4m A YEAR dealing with litter and fly-tipping

Councillors were told that around £8 billion was spent across the UK by councils on clearing up litter

Manchester Evening News · Oct 21, 2022

New Taco Bell drive-thru gets green light to open in Wigan

This would be the third Taco Bell in the North West

Manchester Evening News · Oct 19, 2022

Villagers still fear houses could be built on green space despite council refusing to sell land

'There has been too much housebuilding, too quickly, in Standish over the past decade’.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 15, 2022

Rugby League is coming home: What the World Cup means for the sport's heartland

“The excitement is building for the World Cup and we can’t wait for kick-off!"

Manchester Evening News · Oct 15, 2022

Wigan bonfires and firework displays taking place in 2022

‘Be safe, not sorry and keep it free from accidents by following the fireworks code’.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022

Council urged to question the need for controversial 1,100 home development by petition signed by over 3,400

"What would it take for them to be open to a discussion to change the amount of houses they’re proposing?”

Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022

'Dangerous' Pagefield Mill to remain closed with stern warning for trespassers

Pagefield Mill is a privately owned listed building that has fallen into a state of disrepair due to the age of the building and repeated vandalism.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 10, 2022

The once 'poor' Greater Manchester town that's becoming a place that 'wants for nothing'

“If you had said to me then, in 2001, that 20 years hence Leigh would host a UEFA Championship and a world cup, then even I would’ve struggled to believe that was possible"

Manchester Evening News · Oct 8, 2022

Next phase of retail development includes gym, tanning salon and restaurants

This will be in addition to a Starbucks Drive-thru, a Lidl and a nursery

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022