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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

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

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BMW seized by police at Wigan car meet

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

Manchester Evening News

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

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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

Manchester Evening News

‘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

The Independent UK

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.

Manchester Evening News

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.

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Wigan double shooting leads to dramatic scenes as man arrested

Residents hear shouts of 'armed police, stand back'

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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

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

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

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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HMP Hindley in Wigan plans expansion to house hundreds more inmates to meet increased demand

"This planning application would provide an additional up to 494 bed spaces at HMP Hindley.”

Manchester Evening News

The best and worst Wetherspoons in Greater Manchester - ranked on Tripadvisor

We looked at which of the popular chain's pubs were ranked the highest and lowest in our region

Manchester Evening News

'It's like the Hunger Games' - Northern towns shouldn't be forced to compete for money they desperately need, says Wigan MP

The first Northern Agenda Live event was held today

Daily Mirror

Towns ignored by government begin levelling up themselves as locals help each other

As part of our Wigan Pier project, we revisited Wigan, Cannock, Manchester, Liverpool, Barnsley and Birmingham, along his route, to see how people have fared during the pandemic

Manchester Evening News

Heinz tomato ketchup's £140m return to Wigan SCRAPPED - and bosses blame workers

Unite the Union described the decision as a 'disgraceful betrayal'

Daily Mirror

How working class spirit fuels hope at Wigan Pier 85 years on from Orwell's book

We first visited Sunshine House in 2017, when the Mirror launched the Wigan Pier Project on the 80th anniversary of Orwell’s famous 1936 journey through the north and the midlands of England

Manchester Evening News

Parents urged to watch out for highly contagious scarlet fever amid confirmed cases in Wigan

The seasonal illness usually affects children and cases peak between December and May

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