AN ELECTRICAL company has sparked anger after a conservation area in Wigan was torn up and filled with tarmac. Paving stones in Golborne’s High Street were removed while work was carried out by Electricity North West (ENW) to repair underground cables. Work has now finished but instead of replacing the beautiful stones, a section of [...]

In a blast from the past an ancient bridge was revealed in Tanners Lane, Golborne, during road works in mid December 2008. Peter Franzen continues… The structure was exposed by United Utilities workers during routine water pipe replacement works. When further problems arose the road was again dug up and the structure was again exposed. [...]

The annual Carol Service which took place on Thursday 27th November was, yet again, a resounding success. It started with a reindeer parade, organized by Asda, with children walking from Asda to the Town Square for the switching on of the Christmas lights. Carols were played by Golborne Brass Band. The event was organized by [...]