PC charged with dangerous driving

10:28am Mon 28 May 12

A POLICE officer will appear at court charged with dangerous driving following a crash involving three cars in Leigh.

Big day out for little Lucas

9:58am Mon 28 May 12

BRAVE toddler Lucas Thorpe has enjoyed his first day out after being given the all clear from cancer.

Charity champs back on track

8:00am Fri 25 May 12

STOCK Car racing legend Rob Speak – eight times a world champion – was just a toddler when his dad, Billy, won ...

Gin Pit village fete attracts huge crowds

11:20am Thu 24 May 12

Muskets, beating drums and period 17th century military costumes brought the English Civil War to life.

Emotional visit to Italian war cemetery

8:30am Thu 24 May 12

AT the age of 71 Ernie Gallimore can still vividly remember being that his father had been killed in the war.

Run, Derek, run!

8:00am Thu 24 May 12

A LIFETIME of running and coaching earned Leigh Harriers President Derek Howarth the honour of carrying the Olympic ...

Royal fans see the Queen on her north west visit

3:23pm Wed 23 May 12

THE Queen made a couple of royal fans happy on her visit to the north west.

Nominate Leigh's Hidden Heroes for red carpet treatment

2:18pm Wed 23 May 12

DO you know Leigh’s most special person? They are the individual who deserves recognition for the amazing work ...

Help for Heroes concert

9:20am Wed 23 May 12

A HELP for Heroes concert featuring rock 'n' roll band Reunion will be staged in Atherton.

Band's heyday remembered

8:10am Wed 23 May 12

IT'S 11 years since Leigh Silver Band last played - on Christmas Eve 2001.