The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

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 · Mar 12, 2022

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 · Mar 12, 2022

'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

Manchester Evening News · Mar 11, 2022

Mum's agonising pain that left her unable to leave home after surgery she 'didn't need'

Donna Johnstone, 48, from Wigan, Greater Manchester, says her six-figure compensation payout is "irrelevant" as she feels trapped in a "prison" of pain inside her own body

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2022

M6, M53, M56, M57 and M58 set to close with drivers warned of 'delays'

Here's a list of all the motorway closures you can expect between March 7 and March 13

Liverpool Echo · Mar 7, 2022

Five men charged with conspiracy to commit murder

All five have been remanded in custody

Liverpool Echo · Mar 5, 2022

Sunderland's win at Wigan 'de-stressed' the players and now they must back it up at Charlton

Alex Neil saw Sunderland end their six-game winless streak against Wigan last weekend

Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2022

BBC Radio 1's Jordan North spotted kayaking in Liverpool canal

Jordan rowed from Liverpool to Wigan

Liverpool Echo · Mar 4, 2022

Callum Doyle back in training leaving Sunderland boss Alex Neil with a decision to make

Sunderland gave Callum Doyle some time off to recharge his batteries, with Arbenit Xhemajli coming into the side at Wigan last weekend

Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2022

No cuts or job losses – but council tax will rise in Wigan as budget is approved

The local authority agreed to hike council tax by 3 pc from April

Manchester Evening News · Mar 3, 2022