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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

Work starts on 'Wigan's largest' and 'much-needed' affordable housing development

Hallbrook Gardens in Standish will bring 155 more affordable homes to the area

Manchester Evening News

New Taco Bell drive-thru gets green light to open in Wigan

This would be the third Taco Bell in the North West

Manchester Evening News

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Cost of living crisis could be fuelling rise in domestic violence

During April, May and June this year, the Wigan Borough Domestic Abuse Service helpline received 1658 calls - an average of 28 calls per day.

Manchester Evening News

30ft golden statue of naked man moved after row over planning permission

The council does not approve of the statue once used to promote the film Gladiator. Are you not entertained?

Wales Online

Giant 30ft gold naked statue with 'unmissable features' towed away leaving locals 'devastated'

'Obviously there is an appendage, but art all over the world has got that'

Manchester Evening News

Names of those who died at Wigan mine to be memorialised in new 268 home development on former colliery site

A total of 45 mine workers died in explosions in 1830 and 1877 at Pemberton Colliery in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

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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

Police hunt for missing man, 80

Alfred, 80, has been reported missing from Wigan

Manchester Evening News

Police issue appeal after man, 41, goes missing near Wigan

Martin Moore was last seen on Sunday

Manchester Evening News

Wigan bonfires and firework displays taking place in 2022

‘Be safe, not sorry and keep it free from accidents by following the fireworks code’.

Manchester Evening News

Court staff due to strike in protest against 'unworkable' IT system

Magistrates courts in Manchester, Stockport, Tameside and Wigan are set to be affected

Manchester Evening News

'Dutch-style' cycling vision could be brought to Wigan thanks to new £80k funding package

Wigan is the first of the five boroughs who applied for the Mini Hollands Feasibility Study grant of £78,947.

Manchester Evening News

Cardiff City news as pundit backs 'tactically spot-on' Mark Hudson to get the job and Mahlon Romeo out of Wigan clash

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

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Angling: Tickle claims Ged Rigby Championship Trophy

Blundelsands rod John Easton took the top individual honours on Sunday, competing in the first round of the Wigan Teams of Four. He led his Liverpool LAS team to a creditable fourth place on the day with a score of 24 points. Pegged on the Wiga

Manchester Evening News

Labour claim average mortgage 'will go up by £500' a month and say Tories 'have crashed the economy'

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy also accused the Tories of 'cutting first time buyers out' of owning a home

Manchester Evening News

Man, 24, arrested on suspicion of 'serious assault' of football referee

The assault happened during the Platt Bridge v Wigan Rose Remembrance Cup game on Sunday

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'Good memories' made at lost supermarket chain remembered for 'cut-price' drinks

For many, it was the first supermarket they visited

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"From coal pits to coal tits": How Wigan's industrial past has transformed into green spaces

"Looking at the locations in the middle of urban sprawls and suddenly you have a magnificent green oasis, even the swans will put on a show for you occasionally.”

Manchester Evening News

"Build, build, build...": Plot to withdraw Wigan from Places for Everyone scheme foiled

"Our residents are unable to see doctors and dentists and are unable to get their children into schools.”

Manchester Evening News

Where to go pumpkin picking in and around Greater Manchester for Halloween 2022

From picking to carving, here's where you can get your Halloween pumpkins sorted this year

Manchester Evening News

Wigan town centre is 'a place of vibrancy and culture' thanks to new award

Wigan has now joined Bury and Stockport as the only places in Greater Manchester with Purple Flag status.

Manchester Evening News

Golf club access bridge set to be demolished and replaced as part of £78m rail electrification

The works are needed as part of electrifying 13 miles of track between Bolton and Wigan

Daily Mirror

Excitable US tourist gets souvenir Wigan tattoo to remind her of dream UK trip

Kristi Kimmel from Maryland, USA, decided to get a tattoo of historic Uncle Joe's Mint Balls' logo on her right arm after popping into the renowned sweetshop during her British holiday - and despite a passion for travel, Wigan is the only place she has a tattoo of

Manchester Evening News

Welcome to New Manchester - the 'forgotten village' whose streets copy Manchester could be swallowed up

The tiny pit village near Wigan is known as 'The City' because its streets are named after districts of Manchester, but its distinct identity could be about to change forever, the M.E.N's Damon Wilkinson reports

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