The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

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

Police hunt for missing man, 80

Alfred, 80, has been reported missing from Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Oct 13, 2022

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

Martin Moore was last seen on Sunday

Manchester Evening News · Oct 13, 2022

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

Liverpool Echo · Oct 6, 2022

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 · Oct 6, 2022

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

Manchester Evening News · Oct 5, 2022

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

For many, it was the first supermarket they visited

Manchester Evening News · Oct 5, 2022

"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 · Oct 4, 2022

"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 · Oct 3, 2022

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 · Oct 2, 2022