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Power cut hits homes in Leigh - list of postcodes affected
Power cut hits homes in Leigh - list of postcodes affected
A POWER cut has hit properties in some postcodes in Leigh this afternoon, Tuesday.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Power cut hits homes in Leigh - list of postcodes affected
Matilda pub menu available at Greater Manchester pubs
Matilda pub menu available at Greater Manchester pubs
A LIMITED-edition Matilda-inspired menu is bringing a touch of childhood magic to pub menus.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Matilda pub menu available at Greater Manchester pubs
End of an era as 65-year-old family business forced to close due to rising costs
End of an era as 65-year-old family business forced to close due to rising costs
A beloved family-run business has announced that it is closing its doors after more than six decades.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
End of an era as 65-year-old family business forced to close due to rising costs
Rogue landlord fined after action taken against two illegal HMOs
Rogue landlord fined after action taken against two illegal HMOs
A ROGUE landlord behind two illegal Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Leigh has been ordered to pay £26,486 following a council investigation.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Rogue landlord fined after action taken against two illegal HMOs
More than 300 apprenticeship grants approved to boost job opportunities for youth
More than 300 apprenticeship grants approved to boost job opportunities for youth
Wigan Council’s FAB scheme approves 300+ apprenticeship grants, offering up to £5,000 for local businesses to employ young people aged 16–24 in the borough.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
More than 300 apprenticeship grants approved to boost job opportunities for youth
Discover the specialist pathways to success at Priestley College
Discover the specialist pathways to success at Priestley College
In addition to offering one of the widest ranges of courses in the region, Priestley College provides an outstanding suite of specialist programmes available exclusively at its Warrington campus.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Discover the specialist pathways to success at Priestley College
Hospice encouraging people to leave legacy gifts in wills to secure its future
Hospice encouraging people to leave legacy gifts in wills to secure its future
Wigan & Leigh Hospice backs Hospice UK’s ‘This is Hospice Care’ campaign, urging legacy gifts in wills to secure hospice care amid rising demand and funding pressures.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Hospice encouraging people to leave legacy gifts in wills to secure its future
Borough's budding filmmakers come together in Leigh Film Bootcamp
Borough's budding filmmakers come together in Leigh Film Bootcamp
Film-making bootcamps have been well under way in Leigh this weekend, with budding filmmakers learning all the skills necessary in creating their own documentaries about the town.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Borough's budding filmmakers come together in Leigh Film Bootcamp
Behind the scenes with firefighters at Liverpool Airport
Behind the scenes with firefighters at Liverpool Airport
WHEN most of us head to the airport, we’re thinking about security queues, suitcases, and a bit of duty-free shopping - but behind the scenes, a dedicated team stands ready to spring into action if anything goes wrong.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Behind the scenes with firefighters at Liverpool Airport
Teenager arrested after M6 police pursuit reaching speeds of up to 150mph
Teenager arrested after M6 police pursuit reaching speeds of up to 150mph
A TEENAGER has been arrested after police officers were involved in a high-speed police pursuit on the M6 in Cheshire.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Teenager arrested after M6 police pursuit reaching speeds of up to 150mph
Planning application for HMO with no parking to be turned down
Planning application for HMO with no parking to be turned down
A planning application to convert 24 Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, into a five-bed HMO has been withdrawn after local objections over parking and congestion.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Planning application for HMO with no parking to be turned down
Leigh singer's first headline show completely sold out
Leigh singer's first headline show completely sold out
A Leigh musician has found her new sound, as tickets fly off the shelves for her first headline show.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Leigh singer's first headline show completely sold out
Police issue CCTV image after 'serious assault' on Leigh bus left man unconscious
Police issue CCTV image after 'serious assault' on Leigh bus left man unconscious
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man as part of an investigation into a 'serious assault' on a bus from Leigh to Wigan.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Police issue CCTV image after 'serious assault' on Leigh bus left man unconscious
Popular garden centre named one of the best in the UK
Popular garden centre named one of the best in the UK
A popular garden centre has been named one of the best in the UK.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Popular garden centre named one of the best in the UK
I went behind the scenes at Liverpool Airport - here's what I thought
I went behind the scenes at Liverpool Airport - here's what I thought
LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport is widely regarded as one of the best airports in the UK, regularly ranking among the top providers in the Which? annual airport survey – and I wanted to find out why.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I went behind the scenes at Liverpool Airport - here's what I thought
Detached house with 4 bedrooms and full width rear extension is up for sale
Detached house with 4 bedrooms and full width rear extension is up for sale
A detached Redrow 'Canterbury' house is up for sale in Tyldesey with offers over £550,000.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Detached house with 4 bedrooms and full width rear extension is up for sale
Developer applies to convert house into two flats in Tyldesley
Developer applies to convert house into two flats in Tyldesley
ELN Property Development seeks to convert 118 Boundary Street, Tyldesley, Manchester into two flats. Planning application A/25/100220/FULL.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Developer applies to convert house into two flats in Tyldesley
Savings and improvements for hospital as £2.8m is spent on new lighting
Savings and improvements for hospital as £2.8m is spent on new lighting
Almost £2.8m is to be spent on Wigan’s Royal Albert Edward Infirmary site to install new LED lighting. It is predicted that the investment will drastically reduce energy costs for lighting by installing ‘smart ceilings’ throughout the buildings.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Savings and improvements for hospital as £2.8m is spent on new lighting
Hospice awarded civic recognition after 40 years of dedicated care
Hospice awarded civic recognition after 40 years of dedicated care
Wigan & Leigh Hospice receives the Believe Star from Wigan Council, honouring 40+ years of outstanding palliative care and community service in the borough.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Hospice awarded civic recognition after 40 years of dedicated care
The vital work being done by dedicated volunteers at 'lifeline' community food bank
The vital work being done by dedicated volunteers at 'lifeline' community food bank
A community foodbank in Leigh that serves as a lifeline to residents has opened its doors to the Leigh Journal, showcasing the work that their dedicated volunteers do everyday.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The vital work being done by dedicated volunteers at 'lifeline' community food bank
Retrospective plans submitted for property converted into home for young people
Retrospective plans submitted for property converted into home for young people
Retrospective planning application submitted to Wigan Council for New Horizon Lodge, Leigh, to regularise supported accommodation for vulnerable teens.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Retrospective plans submitted for property converted into home for young people
Thief sentenced for stealing £550 of Jellycats from Bents Garden Centre
Thief sentenced for stealing £550 of Jellycats from Bents Garden Centre
A THIEF has been sentenced by the courts for stealing hundreds of pounds worth of a popular stuffed toy.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Thief sentenced for stealing £550 of Jellycats from Bents Garden Centre
'Fervent ISIS supporters' jailed for life over terror plot to kill 100s of people
'Fervent ISIS supporters' jailed for life over terror plot to kill 100s of people
Two ISIS supporters have been jailed for plotting to kill 100s in what would have been “one of the deadliest terror attacks on UK soil”.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM
'Fervent ISIS supporters' jailed for life over terror plot to kill 100s of people
Hot food takeaway bid is refused due to health and noise concerns
Hot food takeaway bid is refused due to health and noise concerns
Wigan Council has refused plans for a Castle Street, Tyldesley takeaway, citing health, noise, odour, and parking concerns near Fred Longworth High School.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Hot food takeaway bid is refused due to health and noise concerns
What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend?
What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend?
According to the Met Office, wet weather is expected in Leigh on Friday and Sunday.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
What will the weather be like in Leigh this weekend?