Check the latest travel newsMinibus answer to school runA LEIGH school has started a minibus service to collect and return its pupils from their homes. Electrical blaze hits bungalow AN electrical fault caused a bungalow fire in Leigh. Developers continue battle to build seven-story flats DEVELOPERS are continuing their battle to build a seven-storey block of flats in Leigh despite opposition from residents. Cocklers demand more CCTV after spate of boat break-insCOCKLERS say they need more CCTV in Old Leigh after a string of thefts and damage to boats.Reader comments (4)Old Leigh Strand Wharf...back to the futureAFTER many years of delays, Strand Wharf, in Leigh Old Town, finally appears poised to take a bold step forward - with one eye firmly on its past.Reader comments (2)New chairman HilaryHILARY DAVISON has taken over as the new chairman of Leigh Town Council.Reader comment (1) Bungalow roof blaze A FIRE has partly destroyed a roof of a bungalow in Leigh. Leigh Music Festival under way on a high noteCLARINETS, recorders and brass instruments wafted notes into the air as the Leigh Music Festival got under way. Armed police called to gun alert ARMED police swooped in Leigh after two men were spotted waving a handgun in the street. Slipway is danger to public, says port chiefA SLIPWAY used to launch dinghies is in disrepair and could lead to an accident, Leigh Port Partnership chairman Mike King has warned.Reader comment (1)More ... Most read Comments 1Rayleigh woman's mystery death2117-mile drive for our gluten-free fish and chips3Doncaster Rovers 5 Southend United 14Essex girl Lisa misses George Clooney's pig5Armed robber holds up shops6Fastest face painter7Minibus answer to school run8Boost for fund for our soldiers9Late night accident on A127 Today | 7 Days1Updated: Travellers can stay...for now2Mugabe’s spokesman studied in Southend3Judge 'right to halt traveller eviction'4Recycle your waste or pay the penalty5Shops caught selling alcohol to girl, 156Southend Council to spend £250,000 on more consultants7Pier rollerskating plan to pull in trade8Assault on train9Thieves set fire to stolen car10Uni ditches £12m Pru tower plans
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