Local news from Wigan and the surrounding area
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
Wigan Warriors prop Sam Eseh will join Bradford Bulls on a three-year deal from next season
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.
Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet held his weekly press conference on Wednesday afternoon ahead of Friday’s trip to Wakefield Trinity
Serena Williams made a winning comeback this week after 1,376 away from competitive tennis - and of course there was a Wigan link.
Fans of amateur rugby will love this picture gallery trawled from the sporting archives of the Wigan Observer and Wigan Post.
In little more than 20 weeks’ time, Wigan’s new market hall is due to open for business.
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.
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.
The 21-man squads are in for Friday night’s Super League clash between Wakefield Trinity and Wigan Warriors at the DIY Kitchens Stadium
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.
Wigan Warriors Women’s star Lucie Sams explains her sporting journey and route to rugby league with Wigan Today
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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.
Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Sam Tickle continues to be at the centre of persistent transfer talk linking him with a summer move to the Championship.
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
Two rural routes on the outskirts of Wigan where vehicles “persistently” leave the road are set to see speed limits reduced.
Wigan Warriors stars Jack Farrimond and Jenna Foubister attended the Lance Todd Trophy presentation dinner earlier this week
Unforeseen circumstances have delayed the launch of a major new Wigan town centre attraction.
Wigan Youth Zone becomes a teenager this month and it is throwing a free party with an international theme to celebrate
