Leigh Journal

1 day ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson

The Canal Turn in Leigh has been shortlisted for Audit Pub of the Year at the inaugural Proper Pubs Awards Gala, organised by Admiral Taverns’ community pub division. It is one of five finalists in the category, which recognises pubs for excellence in compliance, standards, and operational performance.

1 day ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

The suspect was seen coming from a shop on Wigan Road (Image: Stock) A SUSPECTED thief was detained by police after being spotted by police “hastily leaving” a shop. Officers from the West Leigh neighbourhood team saw the man on Wednesday, June 25, while on route to conduct a partnership visit with colleagues from the council. Police say the suspect was seen hastily leaving a shop on Wigan Road. He was detained a short distance away with a bag full of suspected stolen items.

2 days ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

Residents of a Lowton postcode have claimed a prize (Image: Stock) IT has been a lucky day for some residents who had a win in the People’s Postcode Lottery this morning. The winning residents in Lowton, from the postcode WA3 1LS, have claimed a £1,000 prize in the People’s Postcode Lottery draw today, Wednesday, June 25. Each month, people can sign up with their postcode and pay £12.25 a month to be in with a chance of winning the draw.

3 days ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

Police have issued an appeal over missing Stephanie (Image: GMP) POLICE are appealing for a missing woman who was last seen in Atherton. Stephanie, 28, is described as being 5ft 9in tall with long black hair. She was last seen wearing navy blue leggings, a blue top, a grey and blue waterproof jacket and white trainers. She was last seen on Derby Street, Atherton, on Monday, June 23 at around 2.30pm. Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers want to make sure she is safe and well.

4 days ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Simon Mulligan

Lucky residents in Astley have won a People's Postcode Lottery prize today (Image: Stock) IT has been a lucky Monday for some residents who had a win in the People’s Postcode Lottery this morning. The winning residents in Astley, from the postcode M29 7BJ, have claimed a £1,000 prize in the People’s Postcode Lottery draw today, Monday, June 23. Each month, people can sign up with their postcode and pay £12.25 a month to be in with a chance of winning the draw.