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Manchester Evening News Makerfield hustings player ratings as ailing Burnham battles lurgy and Kenyon

From Burnham’s battle with a snotty tissue and a water bottle to an accidental Tory pledge to increase crime, we rank the candidates who braved a room of Wigan teenagers for the hustings. Rob Williams

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet makes Sam Eseh admission as recruitment stance outlined

Wigan Warriors prop Sam Eseh will join Bradford Bulls on a three-year deal from next season

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

Andy Burnham backs Warriors Ventures launch to bring new jobs and investment to Wigan

Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate Andy Burnham welcomed the launch of a new partnership designed to put Wigan at the forefront of sporting innovation, technology and investment.

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

Wigan Warriors boss discusses Bevan French return chances with Abbas Miski latest provided

Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet held his weekly press conference on Wednesday afternoon ahead of Friday’s trip to Wakefield Trinity

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

How Wigan schoolboy played central role in Serena Williams' return to court!

Serena Williams made a winning comeback this week after 1,376 away from competitive tennis - and of course there was a Wigan link.

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

Fabulous pictures from Wigan amateur rugby games of the past

Fans of amateur rugby will love this picture gallery trawled from the sporting archives of the Wigan Observer and Wigan Post.

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

First look inside Wigan's new market hall as scores of construction workers race to the finish line

In little more than 20 weeks’ time, Wigan’s new market hall is due to open for business.

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

League Two defender becomes Wigan Athletic's second summer signing

Connor Barrett has been labelled 'exactly the type of player we want at this football club' after joining Wigan Athletic from Walsall on a three-year deal.

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

Safety fears have been raised after the surfacing of a Wigan farm track have sparked an upsurge in dangerous driving incidents

Wigan residents are being urged to report dangerous and aggressive drivers to police after the surfacing of a popular walking route led to an upsurge in motor vehicle use.

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

Wakefield Trinity v Wigan Warriors team news as Matt Peet makes two changes to 21-man squad

The 21-man squads are in for Friday night’s Super League clash between Wakefield Trinity and Wigan Warriors at the DIY Kitchens Stadium

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

Local entertainer celebrates new costume launch and 40-year clowning legacy

Children’s entertainer Louby Lou will celebrate her birthday on June 12 by launching a brand-new costume at a special event in her Wigan borough community.

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

From Manchester Thunder and Sale Sharks to Wigan Warriors via St Helens: Lucie Sams tells her unique sporting story

Wigan Warriors Women’s star Lucie Sams explains her sporting journey and route to rugby league with Wigan Today

10 June 2026
Manchester Evening News

Anger as Wigan church targeted by vandals with graves desecrated

Windows have also been damaged

10 June 2026
Wigan Today

Emotional tributes are paid to a 40-year-old dad who died in a road smash near Wigan

Loved ones of a dad of three who died in a crash involving his motorbike on a road near Wigan have paid tribute to him.

9 June 2026
Wigan Today

Championship interest intensifies in Wigan Athletic star

Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Sam Tickle continues to be at the centre of persistent transfer talk linking him with a summer move to the Championship.

9 June 2026
Wigan Today

Meet Shea O'Connor: Orrell St James junior turned Wigan Warriors debutant in Super League

Wigan Today caught up with Wigan Warriors youngster Shea O’Connor, who reflected on recently making his Super League debut at the age of 18

9 June 2026
Wigan Today

Two ‘hazardous and winding’ roads in Wigan are set to see speed limits slashed by a third

Two rural routes on the outskirts of Wigan where vehicles “persistently” leave the road are set to see speed limits reduced.

9 June 2026
Wigan Today

Wigan Warriors duo Jack Farrimond and Jenna Foubister honoured at Lance Todd Trophy dinner

Wigan Warriors stars Jack Farrimond and Jenna Foubister attended the Lance Todd Trophy presentation dinner earlier this week

9 June 2026
Wigan Today

Hopes that Wigan town centre's hospitality and entertainment hub would be open in time for the World Cup are dashed

Unforeseen circumstances have delayed the launch of a major new Wigan town centre attraction.

9 June 2026
Wigan Today

Wigan Youth Zone invites the community to celebrate its 13th birthday with an Around-the-World adventure

Wigan Youth Zone becomes a teenager this month and it is throwing a free party with an international theme to celebrate

9 June 2026

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