A MAN is due to appear in court after being charged with a string of offences in relation to an alleged domestic incident in St Helens.

THERE are long delays on the M6 this morning following a serious accident that has led to congestion back to Haydock.

Two Wigan nurses honoured with lifetime awards after more than 100 years of combined service to the NHS at a special WWL celebration.

Navigating the streets of Hindley, you would be hard-pressed to judge whether it is Reform or Labour who hold greater sway over this corner of the borough.

People in Ashton-in-Makerfield are starting to get fed up.

Planning application submitted to convert first floor at 4 Silk Street, Leigh, into a one-bedroom flat with uPVC windows, no parking, near V1 Busway.

Dance workshops at Wigan and Leigh hospitals help patients stay active, support recovery and boost wellbeing through inclusive, low‑impact sessions funded by the National Lottery.

WE'VE been delving into our archives this week, unearthing memories from the past.

A MAN was brought to safety from a motorway bridge on the M6 following a welfare concern report.

IndiGo announced on June 2 that flights to and from Manchester Airport from India will be provisionally stopped from August 31.

ANDY Burnham has said he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if he wins the Makerfield by-election.

The Met Office has forecast a mostly cloudy, cool, and damp weekend for Leigh, between Friday, June 5 and Sunday, June 7.

TODAY, Friday, is National Fish and Chip Day, so who fancies fish and chips for tea?

Community groups can apply for a share of £3.5m from the Co-op to support projects boosting wellbeing, youth opportunities and access to food.

Wigan Memory Walk returns to Pennington Flash on July 5, raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society with family-friendly activities and routes for all abilities.

A special edition of the BBC's weekly political debate programme question time will be broadcast live from Makerfield this evening

Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon says taking on ‘political titan’ Andy Burnham in the Ashton-in-Makerfield byelection is a ‘win-win’ situation.

Discover "Voices from Wigan’s Past" at Leigh Town Hall, June 16. Explore Wigan Pier oral history archive and early 20th-century Wigan life. £2 entry.

Former Bolton Wanderers stars will play a charity match in Atherton, with family fun, live entertainment and funds raised for local causes.

Wigan Council rejects Norc Properties' plan to convert 19 Church Street, Leigh, into a five-bedroom HMO, citing over-concentration and parking issues.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Leigh praised by Ofsted for its calm, caring environment where pupils feel happy, safe and well prepared for secondary school.

THE Lottery Winners have described their homecoming show as a night they will “never forget”, praising fans for an overwhelming outpouring of support.

Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.

The former pit village of Bickershaw was once renowned for its proud coal mining heritage.

Barrister Peter Ward will stand for the Rejoin EU Party in the Makerfield by-election, campaigning to rejoin the EU and reform voting systems.

Howe Bridge Crematorium hosts a free Father’s Day memorial service on 17 June for those grieving dads or father figures. Book in advance. All welcome.

A GROUP of young people have teamed up with a chart-topping band to release a new anthem.

A new BBC documentary series is set to shine a light on childhood friendship.

HOLLY’S Hearts Runners’ 2026 group are gearing up to run their first half marathon

FOR generations of Leigh families, the indoor Market Hall was far more than somewhere to shop.

A fish and chip shop operating from the front room of a terraced house has been described as a "shop trapped in the 1970s" by a popular food YouTuber.

A SHOP owner has been hit with fines of more than £3,000 for storing illegal vapes in his car to avoid detection.

Nazia Rehman has been elected to lead Wigan council at it’s annual general meeting.

Reform’s Makerfield by-election candidate Rob Kenyon grew up and went to primary school in Merseyside, it has emerged.

Keely Hodgkinson has not ruled out breaking athletics’ longest-standing world record at the London Diamond League meeting in July.

Warm, sunny Friday and Saturday in Leigh before a cooler, showery Sunday, with low pollen levels and generally good visibility for outdoor plans.

Plan your visit to Leigh Sports Village concerts with travel, parking, timings and entry rules for Billy Ocean and The Lottery Winners.

New Lavish Lodge interiors shop opens in Atherton, offering stylish homeware, furniture and accessories inspired by its popular online brand.

A DEDICATED athlete from Billinge is set to represent England on the global stage.

A FARM in Glazebury has announced the start of its strawberry picking season.

Leigh’s new director of rugby Andrew Henderson has confirmed potential player signings for next season have already been identified

The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.

A LIVERPOOL FC player was busted by police as he watched a video on his phone while driving along the M6 motorway, a court has heard.

A NOSTALGIC photograph of Leigh Market Hall from 1968 has sparked a wave of memories among local residents.

LOTTERY Winners are preparing to take centre stage at their biggest-ever UK headline show in this weekend – a hometown stadium gig they say will “prove what is possible”.

SOME lucky Leigh residents claimed a win in the Postcode Lottery on Friday.

Leigh-based Astley Hire marks 60 years of growth, innovation and trusted equipment hire across the North West.

Wigan Borough launches £750 community grants to fund grassroots projects that boost wellbeing, connection and neighbourhood support.

Safer rounded-tip knife scheme launches across Wigan, as survivor-led ‘Let’s Be Blunt’ campaign swaps pointed kitchen knives to help reduce risk of serious harm.

Three-bedroom semi-detached on Gadbury Fold in Atherton, offers over £240,000, with en suite, low-maintenance garden, parking and no onward chain.