The Latest Breaking News from David Molyneux

Massive cinema, hotel, homes, restaurants and bars on the way as part of huge Wigan town centre development

The Multi Media Centre was given the green light by Wigan Council's Planning Committee

Manchester Evening News · Jul 12, 2023

The Greater Manchester town where the mills, mines and slag heaps of the past have a bright future

A number of spinning mills have been transformed into viable projects to better the community around them in Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023

Fears councillors are 'not being held accountable' after decision to stop public speaking at meetings

Members of the public will still not be allowed to speak at public meetings

Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2023

Wigan council bosses explain 'financial storm' to come in 2023

“It is absolutely throwing it down."

Manchester Evening News · Nov 25, 2022

Wigan's children and adult social care deemed at 'major risk' financially

The Children's Social Care sector was given a ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted earlier this year which the council put down to staffing and funding shortages.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 17, 2022

‘From coal tips to willow tits’: post-industrial Greater Manchester’s new nature reserve

The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh’s protected status is a reward for rewilding former coal-mining landscapes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022

Leigh MP James Grundy says he 'does not trust Wigan Council to make the right decision' on fracking

"I don't trust Wigan Council to make the right decisions on fracking, but I do trust local people, and I will back them where they oppose it.”

Manchester Evening News · Oct 21, 2022

Rugby League is coming home: What the World Cup means for the sport's heartland

“The excitement is building for the World Cup and we can’t wait for kick-off!"

Manchester Evening News · Oct 15, 2022

'The foundations are crumbling': Council boss questioned over financial position and ability to deliver Galleries project

“You should be ashamed, councillor Molyneux.”

Manchester Evening News · Sep 30, 2022

'I thought it was a hoax...' pride and honour as Mancunians invited to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

"I feel like I am about to step into a massive moment of history"

Manchester Evening News · Sep 16, 2022