Leigh Journal

1 week ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham

Leigh town centre (Image: Google Maps) CHILD poverty is at one of the highest levels on record across the Wigan borough, new data has shown. Published last month, statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) showed that around 4.45 million children were living in relative poverty in the year to April 2024, after housing costs were deducted.

1 week ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham

Westleigh Methodist Primary School, on Westleigh Lane (Image: Westleigh Methodist Primary School) A LEIGH primary school is celebrating a successful Ofsted inspection after retaining its Ofsted 'Good' status. Located on Westleigh Lane, Westleigh Methodist Primary School was inspected by Ofsted inspectors over two days in February, with the report published earlier this month.

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

Her family took on various fundraising efforts to support the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary's (RAEI) Intensive Care Unit (Image: Supplied) A family has donated funds to Wrightington, Wigan, and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) in memory of a beloved teacher. Julie Bramhall, who was assistant principal at St John's, Abram, died in February 2021 after a struggle with COVID-19.

1 week ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham

An artist's impression of how the Talbot renovations will look (Image: The Talbot) A POPULAR pub is set to undergo a huge £350,000 renovation in Atherton. Located on Gadbury Fold, The Talbot has been a popular spot for its drinks selection, food menu, beer garden, and events. Temporarily closing on Monday, April 14, the pub's revamp will feature two distinct areas, including a vibrant bar and a welcoming family lounge, designed around the needs of families.

1 week ago | leighjournal.co.uk | Conal J Cunningham

Lynda, Natasha, and Zoe at Cafe Bella in Leigh Market (Image: Leigh Journal) AFTER the opportunity arose to launch two cafes in a short space of time, a mum, caterer, and business owner hasn't looked back since. With a background in the catering and hospitality industry, Lynda Ramsdale had worked at the Spinners Arms pub, on Firs Lane, for 10 years before gaining part time employment at the Top Banana fruit and vegetable stall at Leigh market.