Local news from Wigan and the surrounding area
Clayton, the Hindley Green Slimming World Man of the Year, has lost an incredible 3 stone 7lbs and says the support he received has been life-changing, proving that men need help too when it comes to
A Wigan man admits to stealing a large quantity of wall coping stones and handling thousands of pounds worth more of them
A managed service provider from Skelmersdale is celebrating being shortlisted for a major national award.
Discover the action-packed moments at Wigan’s Grand Arcade during Superhero Day with these 10 stunning photos capturing the fun and costumes.
Solemn queues of people have been queuing up all day to pay their respects to Sir Billy Boston following his death yesterday (Tuesday August 25) at the age of 92.
Our panel of Wigan Warriors review the win over Wakefield Trinity and pay tribute to the iconic Sir Billy Boston
The mugshot of a Wigan sex offender has been issued by police who are trying to find him after he had his prison licence revoked
Charges of intentional strangulation and the most serious form of assault after attempted murder have been brought against a Wigan borough 50-year-old.
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What impact do massive, life-changing planning applications have on Wigan people’s mental health?
Wigan Warriors set a club-record of 12 consecutive Super League wins last week
Wigan Athletic are closing in on the permanent capture of Crystal Palace goalkeeper Joe Whitworth, who spent two seasons on loan under Gary Caldwell at Exeter City.
The curtain was going up this week on the latest production from Wigan Little Theatre – and it’s a great thriller.
Wigan borough chess players aged from seven to 79 took part in the first contest pitting two local clubs against each other
A new warehouse, which will be used as an industrial and logistics hub, has been completed in Wigan.
A Wigan man, previously denying dangerous driving, has been sentenced following a guilty plea in Bolton Crown Court.
Matt Peet looks ahead to Thursday night’s Super League clash between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR
Shaun Wane has paid his respects to Wigan Warriors icon Sir Billy Boston
Sentence has been handed down to a Wigan borough man who had a library of more than 1,000 films of disgusting child sexual abuse
An occupier for the giant shed has yet to be announced
