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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Woman found in lake took own life after fearing she was 'disfigured' by chronic eye problem

Christine Foster's body was pulled from the water in Orrell Water Park in Wigan on November 19 last year

Liverpool Echo

'Debilitated by anxiety': Tragedy of woman who 'saw herself differently' - and took her own life believing chronic condition made her look 'disfigured'

Christine Foster's body was pulled from the water in Orrell Water Park, Wigan, on November 19 last year

Manchester Evening News

Taking back control: the local projects stepping up in the cost of living crisis

Community organisations exasperated with a lack of government support are taking matters into their own hands

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New political map for Wigan reveals big changes to ward boundaries in Leigh, Atherton and Ashton

The new arrangements will apply for the 2023 council elections if the proposals are agreed.

Manchester Evening News

The timeless world of Uncle Joe's - the tiny Greater Manchester company whose Mint Balls have gone global

"Every sweet produced by Uncle Joe's is made downstairs in the factory, with the production of the sweet itself taking place in just one room"

Manchester Evening News

Latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to nosedive

Wigan continues to have the highest rate in region

Manchester Evening News

New sexual health clinic planned for town centre in Wigan

If left undiagnosed and untreated, common STIs may cause complications and long-term health problems.

Manchester Evening News

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Fears grow for missing woman last seen at hotel three months ago

Police are becoming increasingly concerned about Elaine

Liverpool Echo

The Greater Manchester local council elections 2022 results in full - borough by borough

Local election results for Bury, Bolton, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan

Manchester Evening News

What are the Wigan council local elections 2022 results?

26 council seats were up for grabs in Abram, Ashton, Aspull New Springs Whelley, Astley Mosley Common, Atherleigh, Atherton, Bryn, Douglas, Golborne and Lowton West, Hindley, Hindley Green, Ince, Leigh East, Leigh South, Leigh West, Lowton East, Orrell, Pemberton, Shevington with Lower Ground, Standish with Langtree, Tyldesley, Wigan Central, Wigan…

Manchester Evening News

What time local elections results are due in each borough of Greater Manchester

When council election results are due for Bury, Bolton, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan

Manchester Evening News

The latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to plummet

Wigan still has the highest infection rates across the region

Manchester Evening News

Urgent appeal to find missing woman last seen at hotel three MONTHS ago

Elaine Charleston, 49, has links to Wigan and Leigh

Manchester Evening News

'Fire station, care home and a book shop': Most peculiar polling stations in Wigan in the local elections 2022

“Your poll card will show which polling station you need to vote at, or you can check our website."

Manchester Evening News

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Latest Greater Manchester coronavirus infection rates as cases fall by at least a quarter in all ten boroughs

Wigan still has the highest infection rates across the region

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester local elections 2022: In-depth analysis of every borough... including an 'all out' race, our political hot potato and a controversial new battleground

Boris Johnson will be tested at the ballot box for the first time since the Downing Street lockdown parties scandal

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester's latest coronavirus infection rates as cases continue to plummet

Wigan has the highest infection rates across the region

Manchester Evening News

Police descend on town centre after 'GRENADE' donated to charity shop

There were no malicious intentions, police said

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Police hunt Wigan burglar wanted on recall to prison

Lloyd Mullock, 37 was released from prison in December but is now wanted on recall

The Guardian - UK

Habibti Driver review – predictable east-meets-west cabbie comedy

An Egyptian-British father and daughter tussle over culture clashes in an underpowered Wigan-set drama saved by its smart design

Manchester Evening News

Plumes of smoke billow into sky as huge fire breaks out at mill

Flames and smoke were visible several miles away

Manchester Evening News

The wards up for grabs in the upcoming local elections in Wigan 2022

Heading into the election on May 5, Labour control 57 seats in Wigan Council, Conservative and Shevington Alliance hold nine, and the Independent Alliance hold seven.

Manchester Evening News

Missing man Peter Curphey's body found in Wigan canal

The 44-year-old had been missing since March

Liverpool Echo

Dad's body discovered near motorway after he'd been 'abducted' inquest hears

Christopher Hughes was found on a grass verge by a dog walker on February 22

Liverpool Echo

Two teenage boys charged with rape

Police are continuing to investigate the incident

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