RUGBY League Cares has issued an appeal on behalf of the family of Alex Murphy OBE to help recover his medals.

THE disciplinary process in rugby league remains a thorny issue – and some of the mooted changes for 2025 are already being reconsidered.

Following reports that a double-decker bus had collided with a tree, GMP has now confirmed that the driver had suffered a medical episode at the wheel, and collided with a tree and roadside barrier.

Spinning Gate Shopping Centre is set to start the new year at full capacity after attracting three new stores.

THREE teenagers have been charged following a police chase and crash of a suspected stolen car. As reported by the Journal, Greater Manchester Police was alerted to reports of a suspected stolen car ...

BATH must head to Dublin with no fear for their huge Investec Champions Cup encounter with Leinster according to former England winger and ...

NHS leaders in the North West are urging people to take steps now to protect their health as cases of flu and other winter illnesses continue ...

Private parking companies have pledged to update their code of conduct after legal action was launched against a driver for taking more than five minutes to pay for using a car park. Two industry ...

A COUPLE will deliver a "first of its kind" talk about their perilous journey in fleeing Ukraine fom Russia's full-scale invasion.

A SHOP has been banned from selling vapes, cigarette papers, and tobacco products for 12 months. Best-In Best on Railway Road in Leigh was targeted by Wigan Council’s Trading Standards team after the ...

I had planned for my first column of 2025 to be a chance to wish the residents of Leigh and Atherton a happy New Year and reflect on the government’s first six months in office. However, given the ...

TWO friends have doubled their customer base after taking over a cosy cafe in Leigh market. With Debbie Mintas long wanting to run her own business and cafe, she and Jeanette Saunders decided to ...