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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Eating disorders in young people sees staggering 496% increase

“The cavalry [the Government] are not going to be coming with millions in funding"

Manchester Evening News

Concern raised as scarlet fever and chickenpox cases make 'unprecedented' increase

"We do not have vaccines that work against scarlet fever or chickenpox"

Manchester Evening News

Students and teachers wake up to the news their school will close for good

'I thought it was an April Fool's prank'

Manchester Evening News

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Manchester Airport mayhem 'an example of Covid's re-emergence' as sub-variant surges, Wigan health boss warns

"Covid is absolutely not over”

Manchester Evening News

Dangerous driver GUILTY of knocking down and killing pensioner, 70, as he accelerated through junction

Ben Trigger, 30, of Wigan, will be sentenced next month

Manchester Evening News

New £6 million office space to replace demolished Morrisons supermarket in Wigan and create dozen of new jobs

The former Morrisons supermarket on Makerfield Way closed back in late 2019

Manchester Evening News

Man charged over brutal murder of dad spotted being bundled into car

The suspect is the seventh man charged in connection with the offence

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ITV Catchphrase: Real life of Coronation Street's Toyah Battersby actress Georgia Taylor - actual name, rarely seen famous partner and movie past

The actress, from Wigan, arrived onto the cobbles as part of the hell-raising Battersby family in 1997

Manchester Evening News

Ian Evatt sends Bolton Wanderers season ticket sales message ahead of Wigan Athletic clash

Wanderers have sold more than 12,000 season tickets already for the 2022/23 campaign

Manchester Evening News

Wigan Council see rise in claims after being targeted by 'no win, no fee' organisations

They account for the significant increase in claims received

Manchester Evening News

Newcomer to politics standing as independent candidate for Astley Mosley Common

“People are fed up with ‘red or blue’ and just want to have someone who does it for their local area.”

Manchester Evening News

Britain's rising UFC star Muhammad Mokaev details early days as refugee in UK

Mokaev lived in a refugee camp and was given just £5 a day upon his arrival in the UK, but the 21-year-old has developed into one of the top prospects in MMA

Daily Mirror

Can Wigan's infrastructure cope with almost 900 new homes a year?

“We have dropped the ball not just on highways, but on general aspects of our community.”

Manchester Evening News

'A place of vibrancy and culture': Wigan to seek status of town centre excellence

If this is successful, they are hoping to put in an application for Leigh town centre

Manchester Evening News

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Newly-released pictures show what a new teaching block would look like at St John Rigby College in Wigan

A mock hospital ward and court room could be created in a proposed new building designed solely for T-Levels

Manchester Evening News

Licence approved at former chemists turned restaurant in Wigan despite resident objections

“I do not think it is going to be a suitable area for this.”

Manchester Evening News

'I fear local people will move out of the area' - Anger over Wigan HS2 plans

"This will cause years of utter chaos, noise, pollution, dust, and traffic gridlock for a railway we can’t use."

Manchester Evening News

BMW seized by police at Wigan car meet

The driver did not have a valid licence and the car was uninsured

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Urgent appeal to find missing man from Wigan last seen 11 days ago

Officers say they are growing 'increasingly concerned' for Peter Curphey's safety

Manchester Evening News

Man, 48, arrested after being found with knife and hammer in Wigan

The arrest was part of a day of action from police in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

How affordable are homes in your neighbourhood? Find out the average income and house prices where you live

The most and least expensive neighbourhoods in Greater Manchester have been revealed

Manchester Evening News

St John Rigby College in Wigan plan new teaching block with mock hospital ward for T-Levels

The aim is to have the building complete by March 2023

The Independent UK

‘Fans were pepper-sprayed for jumping on police cars’: Why UFC star Tom Aspinall wants the madness

Interview: The Wigan heavyweight submitted veteran Alexander Volkov in the first round of UFC London’s main event this month

Manchester Evening News

Council hunting for empty home's owners find them 10,000 miles away

This is one of 4,000 empty homes in Wigan that the housing team are determined to bring back into use for locals.

Daily Mirror

Toulouse Olympique's Chris Hankinson admits first Super League win was even sweeter than expected

Ex-Wigan centre helped French club gain historic maiden Super League victory against reigning champions St Helens on famous night for promoted side.

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