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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

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 · Apr 2, 2022

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 · Apr 2, 2022

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 · Apr 1, 2022

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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 · Apr 1, 2022

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 · Mar 31, 2022

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 · Mar 31, 2022

'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 · Mar 31, 2022

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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 · Mar 31, 2022

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 · Mar 31, 2022

'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 · Mar 30, 2022

BMW seized by police at Wigan car meet

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

Manchester Evening News · Mar 30, 2022

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 · Mar 27, 2022

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 · Mar 27, 2022

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 · Mar 26, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2022

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 · Mar 25, 2022

‘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 · Mar 25, 2022

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 · Mar 21, 2022

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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The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2022

UFC London 2022 LIVE results: Paddy Pimblett and Tom Aspinall secure statement wins

Re-live round-by-round updates from a monumental night for UK MMA

Liverpool Echo · Mar 19, 2022

Wigan double shooting leads to dramatic scenes as man arrested

Residents hear shouts of 'armed police, stand back'

Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2022

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Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2022

Wrestling legend British Bulldog could get blue plaque in hometown

A petition for him to get a star on the town's 'Walk of Fame' has gained thousands of signatures but Wigan Council say that stars are not awarded posthumously

Liverpool Echo · Mar 15, 2022

All the murder investigations launched this year as families hit by tragedy

Four murder investigations have been launched on Merseyside and the surrounding area so far in 2022

Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2022

The Apprentice's Aaron Willis reveals future business plans after being fired just before the final

The Westhoughton-born candidate runs Vulcan Security in Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2022

The cheapest homes on the market in Greater Manchester that are selling for less than £80k

Here are nine bargain homes that are likely to be snapped up quick

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