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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Holiday family return to find everything they own including pet cat destroyed in fire

When Jade Beaumont and husband Jack were on a weekend away with their son, the tumble dryer caught fire in her home in Wigan, Greater Manchester

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023

'I came back from holiday to find I'd lost everything I'd ever worked for... even my cat'

Wigan mum Jade Beaumont has been left devastated

Manchester Evening News · Feb 4, 2023

Shaun Edwards interview: France defence guru on Six Nations, his proudest achievement, tactics and Wigan roots

An exclusive interview with Shaun Edwards ahead of Six Nations opening weekend

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

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Wigan town centre no longer 'dodge city'

Wigan town centre was awarded Purple Flag status last year - meaning it is accredited with being 'a place of vibrancy and culture'

Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023

Accommodation for the homeless in Wigan given the green light

Government capital grant across the Warwick Road and Ridyard Street sites is £504,987

Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023

Greater Manchester hospital in 'critical incident' for second day amid 'immense pressure' on services

The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan's position was raised on Wednesday

Manchester Evening News · Feb 2, 2023

Police issue appeal for help to find missing man from Wigan

Timothy was last seen yesterday morning, officers said

Manchester Evening News · Feb 2, 2023

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Police appeal for public help to find missing man with links to Wigan and Manchester

Connor Hughes was last seen more than a month ago

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan declares critical incident amid 'immense pressure'

Noting that the A&E department was 'full' following 'unprecedented attendances' and 'growing pressures' on services, the hospital raised its position to a critical incident

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023

Concern as 13-year-old girl with links to Wigan goes missing

Lexi Cliffe was last seen last night, police said

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023

Passengers to face weekend travel chaos as railway lines set to close near Wigan

Services that are running will be much busier than usual

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

Schoolboy's Snapchat exposed gang boss directing ruthless heroin ring from prison cell

Wesley Hankin, originally from Wavertree, headed a gang using child drug dealers

Liverpool Echo · Jan 30, 2023

Man dies after being struck by car near Wigan

Police are now appealing for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage to help with their investigation

Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2023

'A stranger was creeping around our home in the dark - how our dog saved us was incredible'

Wigan couple Natasha Broad and Ian Grainger have called their dog Bill their 'hero'

Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2023

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Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2023

Wigan council using 'covert surveillance' to crack down on crime

Wigan Council use covert surveillance to investigate incidents of fly tipping, underage sales or alcohol and tobacco and anti-social matters

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Mum left distraught as home burns down and family cat dies in horror tumble dryer fire

Jade Beaumont, 29, has told how her family returned to their Wigan home to find only a "shell" left following a fire started by a tumble dryer that saw their cat killed

Manchester Evening News · Jan 25, 2023

'Even the winners are losing': Lisa Nandy warns against levelling up like London

The shadow levelling up secretary and Wigan MP told a major regional conference in Manchester that a Labour government would unleash the 'power of all people in all parts of Britain'

Manchester Evening News · Jan 25, 2023

Wigan man crowned world pie eating champion after devouring meat treat in record time

The winner has taken home the World Pie-Eating crown for a third time

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Manchester Evening News · Jan 25, 2023

Labour's Lisa Nandy says 'our political system must change or die'

The Wigan MP and shadow minister is due to appear opposite Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove

Manchester Evening News · Jan 24, 2023

Gang who murdered and mutilated innocent dad to be sentenced next month

The men wrongly suspected Christopher Hughes of a knifepoint rape

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Plea for more information after man charged over shooting and acid attack death

Police wish to trace a car.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Man charged with murder after shooting and acid attack in Wigan

Michael Hillier, 38, has been charged with murdering Liam Smith.

Manchester Evening News · Jan 23, 2023

Seven found guilty of brutal kidnap and murder of Christopher Hughes stabbed 90 times

The men incorrectly believed Mr Hughes, 37, was responsible for the knifepoint rape of a teen girl

Manchester Evening News · Jan 23, 2023

Wigan's Civic Centre set to be turned into business hub

'This would help to attract and retain innovative, high growth businesses in the town centre'

Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023

Disappointment for Wigan's failed bids despite £20 million success for Levelling Up cash

Leigh and Ashton town centres missed out on Levelling Up funding despite Haigh Hall getting £20 million

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