A PROLIFIC shoplifter who committed six thefts in 10 days has been handed a community order. Barbara Sankoh pleaded guilty to stealing items such as Yankie Candles, Jack Daniels whiskey, meat and razor blades in Leigh between January 13 and 22.
A MAN in his 50s has been left in a life-threatening condition after being shot in Wigan this afternoon, Thursday. Police were sent to Bickershaw Lane in Abram at around 4.20pm where a man had been shot and was taken to hospital. A black Audi
A DRINK driver who was more than three times over the limit has been banned. Paul Merrick, of Nel Pane Lane, Leigh was breathalysed by police on Ann Street on August 17. The 54-year-old admitted drink driving when he appeared at Wigan and Leigh
WITH more than 50 years’ experience in the industry, emergency gas engineer Cliff Whitfield can pretty much say he’s seen it all. But if there’s one thing that astonishes the 67-year-old every time he gets to a property where a potential gas leak
A COMEDIAN is returning to his hometown at the end of next month. Funnyman Mike Wilkinson will be performing at Leigh RUFC on Hand Lane on Saturday, October 19 to entertain spectators with his brand of observational comedy. The former St Mary
