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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

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 · May 4, 2022

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 · May 4, 2022

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

Wigan has the highest infection rates across the region

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2022

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

There were no malicious intentions, police said

Manchester Evening News · May 1, 2022

Police hunt Wigan burglar wanted on recall to prison

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

Manchester Evening News · May 1, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022

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

Flames and smoke were visible several miles away

Manchester Evening News · Apr 29, 2022

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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 · Apr 27, 2022

Missing man Peter Curphey's body found in Wigan canal

The 44-year-old had been missing since March

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2022

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 · Apr 26, 2022

Two teenage boys charged with rape

Police are continuing to investigate the incident

Liverpool Echo · Apr 26, 2022

Review: Habibti Driver at Bolton Octagon Theatre

It's an unapologetically camp comedy with plenty of personality

Manchester Evening News · Apr 26, 2022

Missing woman found after police appeal

An appeal had been put out

Manchester Evening News · Apr 26, 2022

Leigh MP James Grundy says 'Partygate' isn't one of main issues for voters ahead of elections in Wigan

"People care more about things that have a direct impact on them"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 26, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Apr 25, 2022

The Wigan village that's bagged nearly £8m

Lucky residents in the area are set to scoop at least £5,000 each

Manchester Evening News · Apr 23, 2022

We went to Wigan's Sainsbury's café and saw why it's left people 'devastated'

We headed down on the day the cafe closed for good to see what the fuss was about

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2022

UK’s visa scheme painfully slow says lecturer offering home to five Ukrainians

Neil Adams, who is rearranging his Wigan home for the family, said the Homes for Ukraine scheme has been made ‘as difficult as possible’

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022

UK’s visa scheme painfully slow, says Briton offering home to five Ukrainians

Neil Adams, who is rearranging his Wigan home for the family, said the Homes for Ukraine scheme has been made ‘as difficult as possible’.

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Manchester Evening News · Apr 22, 2022

Wigan high school gets permanent expansion after years of success

Golborne High School has been described as a high performing school that is consistently oversubscribed

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2022

The latest average house price in every area of Greater Manchester

Here is an up-to-date comparison of property prices across the entire region

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2022

Man, 30, arrested after two-year-old boy injured in motorbike hit-and-run

He remains in police custody for questioning after the collision in Wigan earlier this month

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2022

'Lexit looming': MP James Grundy reveals when proposal for Leigh's exit from Wigan could be on the table

"There has been a long standing feeling that Wigan Council does not care about Leigh"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 18, 2022

Elderly man, 82, loses 'independence' after 'prize possession' high-end bike stolen in break-in

Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Apr 17, 2022

The scenic village on the Greater Manchester border that's more affordable than most

Properties there usually come with more space and period charm, though it can also mean a higher price tag

Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2022

'It is getting out of hand': Calls made for independent inquiry into Haigh Hall mistake that cost Wigan Council millions

“You have wasted millions on this thing and we have a great asset here"

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