The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Daryl Powell: Wakefield Trinity building towards historic moment

Grand Final place on the line against Wigan as club looks to cap sensational revival.

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Crowds line the streets of Wigan to say farewell to Sir Billy Boston

Warriors chief executive Kris Radlinski delivered a touching eulogy at the Brick Community Stadium.

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Loan stars: Premier League youngsters to watch in the EFL

From Maynor Figueroa’s son Keyrol at Wigan to Spurs’s Irish forward Melia at Lincoln and Stockport keeper Whatmuff, we look at nine to keep an eye on

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Four arrested over 25,000-tonne illegal toxic waste dump blighting local community

The huge toxic waste dump is to be cleared with central government footing the bill

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Why do some foods taste good and others taste horrible?

Have you noticed that something you find absolutely delicious might taste disgusting to someone else? Well nine-year-old Leo from Wigan in the UK wanted to know why that is – and why our taste for certain foods changes?

The Conversation · Jul 7

Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer

WIGAN — Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham emphatically won a crunch by-election on Friday, securing a parliamentary seat and clearing the way for a widely expected leadership challenge against beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19

High-stakes byelection in Makerfield could hold keys to No. 10

LONDON: Voters in Makerfield in Wigan, Greater Manchester, potentially hold the keys to No. 10 when they vote in a high-stakes byelection on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 17

Fact check: Immigration falling under Labour and fake Makerfield image

A round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · Jun 12

Andy Burnham to face Reform’s Robert Kenyon in crucial Makerfield byelection

Outcome of contest for seat just outside Wigan could change the course of British politics for years to come

The Guardian - UK · May 19

EU row breaks out at top of Labour as Nandy challenges Streeting’s remarks

The Wigan MP rebuked Wes Streeting’s plans for a return to the EU

Evening Standard · May 17