Leigh Reporter - Local Feed

Olympic torch relay cost borough £17k

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:49:13 GMT

THERE were worries that it might prove a damp squib, that no-one would turn up - in the event a tidal wave of support swept the Olympic torch through Wigan borough.

Be more aware of cons and scams

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:20:50 GMT

PEOPLE are being warned to become more savvy when it comes to scams.

MP backs drive to reduce strokes

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:54:08 GMT

LEIGH MP Andy Burnham visited a health truck touring the borough to raise awareness of healthy lifestyles in order to prevent strokes.

U-turn slammed

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:48:11 GMT

A GOVERNMENT U-turn on introducing plain cigarette packaging has been slammed by Wigan Council.

Nowt2Do wins award and is through to final

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:38:48 GMT

A PIONEERING project to provide after-school activities to hundreds of young people has been recognised with a major award.

Cautious welcome for rail plans

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:12:19 GMT

HIGH speed rail station plans has received a cautious welcome from neighbouring borough residents.

Mum finds plastic in birthday cake

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:24:38 GMT

A STUNNED mum has told how her young daughter found a long piece of plastic embedded in her shop-bought birthday cake.

Warning issued for smoking related fires

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:58:56 GMT

WIGAN borough’s fire chief has issued a stern warning about the dangers of smoking leading to house fires.

Man peddled sleeping pills to keep fit fans

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:09:04 GMT

A MAN who sold sleeping pills to help keep-fit enthusiasts wind down after the gym found himself before a judge.

Appeal after attack

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:13:23 GMT

A man suffered a head injury from a push to the floor in Leigh, leaving him hospitalised.

Tribute to crash victim

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:07:55 GMT

The family of the man who died following a collision on the East Lancs Road at Leigh have paid him tribute.

Centurions play for pride

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:24:43 GMT

LEIGH’S stupendous win over high-flying Batley Bulldogs was all the more amazing considering they were playing for pride!

Man dies after crash

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:45:51 GMT

AN car passenger died as rush-hour traffic was brought to a standstill yesterday following a collision on a busy major road near Leigh.

It Asda be a sky high challenge

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:11:59 GMT

A WHITE-KNUCKLE challenge will help one of the borough’s biggest charities.

Mayor opens new unit

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:04:00 GMT

A NEW £200,000 facility to test blood has opened at Leigh Infirmary as part of the multimillion investment programme across Wigan’s hospital trust.

New homes for pit site

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:03:26 GMT

THE sprawling site of the borough’s last super pits is to be transformed by hundreds of new homes and community facilities.

Cafe hub opens

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:58:48 GMT

A SERIES of derelict rooms has been developed into rehearsal studios, office space, training and meeting rooms at Cadence Cafe, in Tyldesley.

Neighbour from hell jailed

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:25:27 GMT

A NUISANCE tenant who made his neighbours’ lives a misery has been caged.

First marathon by Paul

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:34:17 GMT

A Leigh man will run the Manchester Marathon on Sunday to pay tribute to his grandfather, who died earlier this month.

Hundreds attend Jade Anderson funeral

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:17:53 GMT

FAMILY and friends of tragic teenager Jade Anderson, who was mauled to death by a pack of dogs, gathered to pay their respects at her funeral.