The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Major incident as 'hazardous substances' found on dead body in the street

Potentially hazardous substances have been found on a dead body in Wigan.

Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022

Wigan murder inquiry after ‘potentially hazardous substance’ found on body

Police reassure public that people not in direct contact with unidentified body are not at risk

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

‘Potentially hazardous substances’ found on dead body in Wigan

Anyone who had direct contact with the body is urged to speak to officers or seek medical advice immediately.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

'People are eating, drinking and smoking their way to a shorter life', a health boss has claimed

“Life expectancy is reducing for the first time in decades, the first time since World War Two."

Manchester Evening News · Nov 25, 2022

‘My friends call me the BlackBerry queen!’ Meet the people clinging on to old tech – from faxes to VCRs

You can keep your iPhones, emails and streaming videos. Aren from London, Lisa from St Louis and Billy from Wigan are quite happy with old-fashioned alternatives. And there are plenty more where they came from

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

Inside the cheapest houses on the market in Greater Manchester - with prices starting from £20,000

They each need a bit of work - but they are much more affordable than the average house

Manchester Evening News · Nov 22, 2022

'Unacceptable' 20m high 5G mast in town centre refused

The plans were refused by Wigan Council

Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022

Stunning images show Wigan's Light Night festival dazzling spectators

The event kicked off on Friday night with the light trail - which a whopping 8,000 people had signed up for over the duration of the weekend

Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022

'It's like a choice to obey a command with a gun at your head': Inside Greater Manchester councils' struggle over whether to hike council taxes

Poorer areas now face 'difficult decisions' over council tax increases

Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022

Historic bridge to be demolished and replaced in £78 million scheme

“The work planned to Ladies Lane bridge is part of the £78m electrification of the railway between Wigan and Bolton."

Manchester Evening News · Nov 18, 2022