Leigh1 day ago'Boxing Day will always have special meaning now'Private Edward Price died on 26 December 1918 after being gassed and suffering from trench fever.1 day agoManchester9 Dec 2024Hospice fears pre-Christmas funding plans shelvedHospices are uncertain if a government offer help after National Insurance changes will materialise. 9 Dec 2024Manchester6 Dec 2024Murder charge after 27-year-old man found stabbedPolice say Kevin Draper, from Leigh, will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Saturday.6 Dec 2024Manchester6 Dec 2024Family of fatal stabbing victim 'devastated' The stabbing of Jack O'Brien at Siddow Common leaves "a massive hole in our hearts" his family says.6 Dec 2024Manchester4 Dec 2024Murder probe after stabbing victim diesA man aged 27 was stabbed in Siddow Common in Leigh, Greater Manchester, on Tuesday. 4 Dec 2024Manchester2 Dec 2024Hoard of Roman coins found during building workThe discovery of 1,368 Iron Age and Roman coins is expected to be valued at more than £100,000.2 Dec 2024Hereford & Worcester15 Nov 2024Ambulance chief says service prepared for winter Dan Ainsworth says more staff and vehicles are at the ready ahead of the festive period. 15 Nov 2024Manchester8 Nov 2024Region will still receive £100m levelling up boostMinisters agree to honour the previous government's £100m levelling up promise to Greater Manchester.8 Nov 2024Manchester4 Nov 2024New war grave erected for trench sickness soldierThe Commonwealth War Graves Commission has not been able to trace any descendants of Private Price.4 Nov 2024
