Golborne’s Christmas lights have been switched on and the town is now looking festive ahead of the big day.

Get the date in your diaries – Father Christmas will once again be touring the streets of Lowton and Golborne in his sleigh in the run up to Christmas! 

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat out in the run up to Christmas – or even on the big day itself, take a look at our guide to local restaurants and the highlights on their seasonal menus! 

With Christmas approaching, there’s no need to travel far to get all you’ll need to create a festive season to cheer up a tough year.

Businesses and individuals are being invited to sponsor a lit tree at Wigan and Leigh Hospice – and give patients some sparkle this Christmas.

Our gift guide makes it easy for you to support some fantastic local small businesses, independent traders and crafters by shopping local this Christmas.

Businesses and individuals are being invited to sponsor a lit tree at Wigan and Leigh Hospice – and give patients some sparkle this Christmas.

Our gift guide makes it easy for you to support some fantastic local small businesses, independent traders and crafters by shopping local this Christmas.

How good do these new heated chalets at the Queen Anne look?

After MPs voted not to fund food for disadvantaged children this half term, some Lowton & Golborne businesses are offering to step in and help.

A film exploring the history of Leigh business, George Moss & Sons Ltd, also contains lots of fascinating insights into the history of several local landmarks, too.

Treetops soft play centre in Golborne will once again be filled with fun and laughter after a date was set for its reopening.