Leigh2 days agoNew council homes 'for people with local connection'Work is due to begin on the one-bedroom properties in Leigh in September, Wigan Council says.2 days ago5 Aug 2026Warehouse scheme will 'tower over our homes'Families say scaled back plans for homes and "giant" warehouses on farmland will "dwarf" the community.5 Aug 20262 Aug 2026E-bike rider fights for life after crashThe man in his 20s was riding a Sur-Ron bike when he crashed in Leigh, police say.2 Aug 202625 Jul 2026Does one town centre street need seven barbershops?Residents complain there is an insufficient variety of businesses to attract people to their town centre.25 Jul 20266 Jun 2026Young people team up with Lottery Winners to write hometown anthemYoung people in Leigh team up with the indie chart-toppers to write a song championing their hometown.6 Jun 20262 Jun 2026The Lottery Winners' Thom Rylance gets 'Leigh' tattoo mid gigThe Lottery Winners' Thom Rylance marked Leigh Sports Village gig with a tattoo tribute2 Jun 202626 May 2026Guns, samurai sword and cocaine seized in raidsSixty people were arrested as part of the action, with a range of drugs and weapons confiscated.26 May 202626 May 2026The Lottery Winners are 'giving back' to LeighThe Lottery Winners spoke to BBC Radio Manchester about their upcoming show at Leigh Sports Village. 26 May 202611 Apr 2026'I felt angry after Parkinson's diagnosis at 50'Alison Butt says finding a Parkinson's support group has helped her accept her diagnosis. 11 Apr 2026...
