Trust, traders and a tired town centre as Leigh faces another telling election
In the Greater Manchester town where a Conservative MP and a Labour-run council lock horns, national politics is still at the forefront of people's minds.
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Controversial 236 home farmland development could be given permission
Councillors look poised to give the go-ahead for the development of 236 homes on agricultural land in the Lowton area of Wigan. Members of Wigan’s planning committee will discuss the Morris Homes application for land adjacent to Pocket Nook Farm on Tuesday (March 12).
The Greater Manchester town getting a £11.4m overhaul
Leigh is set to get a new market hall and a completely rejuvenated high street. Improvements are planned across the historic heart of Leigh town centre in Wigan, creating flexible and active spaces to promote cultural and community events and better connections across the town.
Tory MP called out by high school over 'categorically untrue' statement in leaflet
A Tory MP has been called out by a high school over a 'categorically untrue' statement in a Conservative Party flyer posted out through letterboxes.
The Mancunian Way: The Bankers' Budget
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"Absolutely crackers": Greater Manchester's Tory MPs voice support for Boris Johnson amid no confidence vote
Two red wall Conservative MPs have voiced early support for the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, after a vote of no confidence in his leadership was announced this morning. Both MPs, who won traditional Labour seats in 2019's general election, criticised their fellow party members for triggering the vote, which will take place this evening.
A doll of The Queen to celebrate her birthday and jubilee has been released - and everyone is saying the same thing
A special Barbie doll has been unveiled to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 96th birthday on Thursday (21 April) and Platinum Jubilee later this month - and everyone is saying the same thing about the figurine's likeliness.
Newcomer to politics standing as independent candidate for Astley Mosley Common
A newcomer to the Mosley Common area with no previous political experience is standing as an independent candidate to become a councillor in Wigan.