Archive - Thursday, 15 November 2018

Borough neighbourhoods 'blighted' by more than a thousand empty homes
MORE than a thousand homes in the borough have been lying empty for six months or more, figures show.
Food manufacturer 'giving back to community' by helping the homeless
A FOOD manufacturer is "giving back" to the community by helping the homeless.
Home Bargains will shut on Boxing Day to give staff more time with families
HOME Bargains has suprised staff and shoppers after announcing their stories will be closed on Boxing Day this year.
Young people call for Government to tackle mental health, knife crime and equal pay in ballot
MENTAL health, knife crime and equal pay are the three biggest concerns raised in a ballot filled by young people in the borough.
Sentencing of teenagers involved in hit-and-run of four-year-old Leo Durrington adjourned
THE sentencing of the two teenagers involved in the hit-and-run of a four-year-old boy has been adjourned.
'No further action' to be taken after man left with arm injury
NO further action will be taken against a Leigh man who was arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident in St Helens last week.
Duffy linked with Leigh return
LEIGH’S immediate future may remain in doubt but RL bosses are planning for Centurions to take up their allotted place in the Betfred Championship next season.
WATCH: Sir Elton John takes centre stage in John Lewis Christmas advert
SIR Elton John is the star of this year's John Lewis Christmas advert with his performance of Your Song the soundtrack to a festive-tinged retrospective of his life and career.
MP COLUMN: Residents' congestion concerns being ignored
CONGESTION and excessive housebuilding are concerns that my constituents raise with me on almost a daily basis yet, so often, they feel that their voices are being ignored by local authorities who hold the power to serve the interests of our…
Patricia Blackwell
PATRICIA MAY BLACKWELL On 9th November 2018, Patricia, 78 years, at Wigan Infirmary. Beloved wife to Arthur, loving Mum of Lionel, Sherelee and Paula. Ever loving sister to Josie, Joby and Lulu. Mother in law also sister in law to John and Dorothy.…
Maureen Wright
MAUREEN WRIGHT Peacefully at a local hospice on 8th November 2018, Maureen aged 83 years and of Lowton. The loving wife of the late Ken and devoted mum to Pam, mother-in-law to Glyn and doting grandma to Olivia. Maureen will be fondly remembered and…
Peter McDonnell
PETER McDONNELL Peacefully on 5th November 2018, PETER, aged 84 years, retired chiropodist and of Pennington, beloved husband of Eileen, a loving and much loved dad of Ann and Paul, dear father-in-law of Karen and a cherished grandad of Philip and Mark.…
Anne Scully
ANNE SCULLY (nee MADELY) On 6th November 2018, peacefully in hospital, aged 72 years, ANNE, dearly loved mum of Damian, Jacqueline & Dominic, dear mother-in-law of Julie, loving partner of Steve, a much loved grandma, dearly loved sister of Michael…
Alan Aldred
ALAN ALDRED On the 3rd November 2018 peacefully in Belong Atherton ALAN aged 82 years. Loved and loving Husband of Susie, dearly loved Dad of Alan, Susan, Sharon & Jennie, a dear Father in Law, devoted Grandad, Great-Grandad & Great Great…
Ellen Bentham
ELLEN BENTHAM (nee Morris) Passed away peacefully on 4th November 2018 aged 94 years. A much loved wife of the late John (Jack), mum to Alan and Susan. Ellen will be sadly missed by all her loving family, friends and all who knew her. Funeral service to…
Annie Taylor
ANNIE TAYLOR On the 3rd November 2018 aged 98 and of Astley died peacefully in High Peak Lodge, Leigh, and of the late Husband Eric. The funeral service will take place on Thursday 22nd November 2018 at Chowbent Unitarian Church, Atherton, at 1:30pm…
Olive Jones
OLIVE JONES (nee Geraghty) Peacefully on 2nd November 2018 Olive aged 94 years. Beloved mother of Alan and the late Michael, loving sister to Frances and the late Elsie, Harry and Jack, cherished grandmother and great grandmother, a much loved aunt.…
Jean Lawrenson
JEAN LAWRENSON Nee BAXTER Peacefully on the 6th November 2018 whilst in hospital and of Tyldesley formerly of Hindley Green JEAN aged 87 years. Beloved Wife of the late DEREK, dearly loved Mum of Carole & Ann, a dear Mother in Law to Reg and Paul ,…
Sylvia Withington
SYLVIA WITHINGTON 14th November Birthdays come but once a year, sadly nowadays you aren't here. Time slips by day by day, but still the pain won't go away. When you left it broke my heart, I just can't believe that we're apart. We'll meet again I know…
Sean Fitzmartin
SEAN FITZMARTIN 13.11.2004 Forever in our thoughts, always in our hearts Love Mum and family
Molly Gannon
MOLLY GANNON Peacefully at Heathside Residential Home on Friday 2nd November 2018, aged 84 years. Loving wife to the late Eric. Loving mum to Billy, Anthony, Yolanda and Annette. Also a loving sister and auntie. Molly will be greatly missed by all.…
Diana Sowerby
DIANA MARY SOWERBY Who passed away on 5th November 2018 at her home in Lowton, Diana Mary aged 76 years. The deeply loved wife and best friend of Malcom. The beloved mum of Steven, loving mother in law to Rachel. Dearest sister in law to Margaret.…
John Gary Morecroft
JOHN GARY MORECROFT Peacefully passed away on the 2nd November 2018 in Wigan Infirmary, JOHN GARY, aged 60 years. Son of Gerald. Beloved Brother to Sandra and Brother-In-Law to Basil. Special Uncle to Wendy and Ryan. Gary will be sadly missed by all his…
Joe Bullows
JOE BULLOWS 17th November Loving birthday memories JOE. We loved you then. We love you still. We always have and always will. From May, Simon & Brent xxx
Michael Prescott
MICHAEL PRESCOTT After a long illness which was bravely fought, MICHAEL, peacefully passed away on the 2nd November 2018, aged 64 years. Beloved Fiance to Janet. Much loved brother to Carol and Lynne and Brother-In-Law to Harold. Devoted Uncle and…
Caroline Smith
CAROLINE SMITH Cherished Birthday Memories of a dear wife, mum, grandma and great grandma, 19th November. Thinking of you on your Birthday, we talk about you still. We have not forgotten you and we never will. All our love always, husband Graham and…
Jean Crane
JEAN CRANE Loving Memories 18th November 2014. Always in our hearts. Glenn and Ken