Medical experts have published advice on how to spot the difference between the symptoms of coronavirus and the common cold. Here's everything you need to know. What is the current UK government guidance? The current Government guidance
A NEWSAGENT who caught coronavirus early in lockdown is thanking his customers after they raised £10,000 for St Ann’s Hospice in tribute to him while he was fighting for his life. Stan Taylor from Tyldesley admits he is lucky to be alive after catching
A THIRTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD man has been disqualified from the road for 17 months after being caught drink driving. Andrew James Adams, of Fell Street, Leigh pleaded guilty at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court to the charge. On August 16 this year
RUGBY League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) has announced an exciting ticket bundle allowing fans to see all the games at Leigh Sports Village in Leigh for amazing value. The Leigh Sports Village bundle will offer fans the chance to watch three incredible
TUI, one of the UK’s biggest package holiday operators, has agreed to pay out all refunds to customers who saw their trips cancelled due to coronavirus. The firm, which owns TUI and First Choice, vowed to make the payments by the end of the month
A FORTY-EIGHT-YEAR-OLD man who admitted to stealing hairdressing items has been sentenced. Barry Christopher Maguire, of May Street, Golborne appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court. Maguire indicated a guilty plea to stealing hairdressing
Starbucks have confirmed the date of when their 'highly anticipated' autumn drink, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) will go on sale across the UK. Here's everything you need to know. What is a Pumpkin Spice Latte made of? The drink is made
THERE has been an increase of 52 new cases of coronavirus in the borough in Wednesday's figures. Public Health England figures show that another 52 people confirmed as testing positive for COVID-19 by 9am on Wednesday (September 16) in Wigan borough
PLANS to build new homes on a farm outside Lowton have been recommended for approval despite receiving more than 1,000 objections from residents and politicians. The 69 homes planned on land at Thompsons Farm will form the latest phase of the Bloor
“DIAMONDS are forever and so is our love”, those are the words of childhood sweethearts Jean and Alf Bowker who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today, Thursday, September 17. After meeting aged 15 on April 8 1955 on Rivington Pike
