A FILM festival is being hosted by Leigh actor Will Travis next week. The Coronation Street star will be hosting the event as part of CreativeLEIGH’s movie week at the Turnpike Gallery. n For more information email wayne.reedman@trustinleigh.org
A NEW plan for NHS services in the area has been welcomed by the leader of Wigan Council. Lord Peter Smith has backed a plan that would see hospitals in the borough working more closely with services in neighbouring Bolton and Salford. The
TYLDESLEY Swimming and Water Polo Club had a successful night at Wigan Believe Sports Awards. Sam Dyson was second in the Disability Sport Achiever Award, Tyldesley were third in the Club of the Year category and Alan Stafford was third in the
THIS Sunday sees the inaugural ride of the new Astley & Tyldesley Women's Cycling Club, led by Denise Bailey. The ride sets off from the Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare Club, Meanley Road, Gin Pit, Tyldesley, M29 7DW at 2pm. Contact
RESIDENTS in Leigh will be able to order from Morrisons’ online delivery service for the first time on Monday. The service is extending to cover 36 per cent of the UK, meaning its distinctive yellow vans will be delivering groceries to a further
AERIAL photographs showing the progress of the guided busway have been released. The images, commissioned by contractor Balfour Beatty on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), show the landscape of the area, as the crow flies, along
A PHARMACY in Tyldesley is offering free blood pressure checks. Davinia Pharmacy on Elliot Street has been offering the tests as part of a Blood Pressure UK awareness campaign called Know Your Numbers. The free tests will be available until
A BRING and buy coffee morning is being held in Astley. The event is being held at St Ambrose Barlow Church Hall on Manchester Road on September 27 from 9am until noon to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Bacon and sausage barms, toast
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham has assured his constituents that he will not accept an 11 per cent pay rise. MPs pay is expected to increase by £7,600 to £74,000 after next year's general election following an recommendation by the parliamentary watchdog
