Check the latest travel news Bonfire out of control FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a bonfire got out of control in Springwater Close, Eastwood.Reader comment (1) Touring club gets to grips with country clean upWALKERS in Leigh got out their rubbish sacks and donned rubber gloves for a clean-up of one of the town's most sensitive wildlife areas. War-time bomb exploded A WARTIME bomb was exploded on Chalkwell beach after it was discovered by a bait digger.Reader comments (5) Sun shines down on May Day celebrationHUNDREDS of people in Leigh Old Town celebrated May Day in traditional style as part of an annual event at Strand Wharf. Kids' art on show BUDDING artists as young as four have had the chance to see their artwork in a gallery. Church fun day LEIGH: St Margaret's Church is staging a fun day on Monday. RSPB spring walk LEIGH: The RSPB is organising a spring walk in the town this Saturday. Rescued by TV cop RyanA WOMAN hospitalised after being attacked by a mugger has paid tribute to the TV policeman who came to her rescue.Reader comments (5) Grindley’s bookshop is sold off A WELL-known former Leigh bookshop has been sold to a property investor. Road to Leigh station closed COMMUTERS will face problems for the next two weeks when a main route to Leigh station is closed to traffic.Reader comments (3) More ... Most read Comments 1Late night accident on A1272Chain shuts ‘too small’ TK Maxx3Updated: Man attacked on train 4Freed...to kill5South Essex was target of Soviet nukes6Recycle your waste or pay the penalty7Armed robber holds up shops8Old Leigh Strand Wharf...back to the future91-0 to the Southend will do for Macca10Flood risk rules halt Daniel’s dream home rebuild Today | 7 Days1Updated: Travellers can stay...for now2Mugabe’s spokesman studied in Southend3Judge 'right to halt traveller eviction'4Pier rollerskating plan to pull in trade5Assault on train6Thieves set fire to stolen car7Shops caught selling alcohol to girl, 158Recycle your waste or pay the penalty9Uni ditches £12m Pru tower plans10Parents' vigil after motorboat horror
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