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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Three arrested in dawn raids in bid to break up county lines drugs network between Greater Manchester and Merseyside

"Criminals don’t operate to borders and neither should we"

Manchester Evening News

Topless man cuffed as police make arrests in 'Scouse Jonno' raids

Three people were arrested in the early morning raids

Liverpool Echo

The glorious little piece of Greater Manchester on the shores of Coniston Water

Low Bank Ground is close to the heart of many nostalgic Wiganers

Manchester Evening News

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Riddle of mystery man found dead on train tracks at railway station

Police believe the man entered Wigan North Western station then walked down the tracks - they have issued a public appeal to help identify him

Manchester Evening News

Ex-rugby league star Andy Gregory 'stood and watched' as his Bordie Collie mauled dog walker

Andy Gregory was handed a suspended prison sentence after his pet attacked a dog walker in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

'Bonkers' RAF veteran plots 'Escape from Colditz' inspired by true events from World War Two

The people of Wigan are very generous and it is amazing what people with very little themselves will give for the right cause

Manchester Evening News

Tragedy as body pulled from Wigan lake in search for missing man

Police requested the assistance of the Bolton Mountain Rescue team to search the lake

Manchester Evening News

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Woman found sleeping in car in the road after boozing with pal to cope with break-up

Aisling Slater was hauled before Wigan Magistrates' Court after a security guard found her slumped over the wheel on a road in Wigan three times over the drink driving limit

Daily Mirror

Zombie knife, machete and bat modified to hold nails seized from teen's flat

An 18-year-old man was arrested after the police raid

Liverpool Echo

New apartment block for young people at risk of homelessness given green light

Plans include teaching and studio facilities, a training kitchen, a meeting space, breakout space, a laundry room, a residents lounge, an indoor and outdoor gym and recreational space outside

Manchester Evening News

Wigan band The Lathums confirmed for Glastonbury 2023 as full lineup revealed

The chart-topping four-piece will be playing Glastonbury for the first time

Manchester Evening News

Developer puts forward 106-home plan on site of demolished business hub

The site in Ince is sandwiched between Amberswood Rise, Wigan Enterprise Business Park and the Wigan to Hindley rail line

Manchester Evening News

Sam Walters set for Leeds Rhinos return with two changes made

The prop will join Wigan Warriors next year.

Leeds Live

Concerns as Greater Manchester probation service has only 'half the officers needed' to keep people safe

'I am concerned with our findings around keeping people safe from potential harm'

Manchester Evening News

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'Queen of Wigan' makes way for new mayor

Coun Kevin Anderson was officially sworn in as the new mayor

Manchester Evening News

Row over Wiganers being allowed to ask questions at council meetings

The proposals have been recommended for rejection by officers

Manchester Evening News

Every single 'outstanding' school in Wigan, according to Ofsted

The schools given the highest rating across the borough

The Guardian - UK

Police seize 15 dogs and make second arrest after man killed in Wigan mauling

Greater Manchester police arrest woman on suspicion of money laundering after Jonathan Hogg was mauled by a dog

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Manchester Evening News

All the Greater Manchester Pride events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in 2023

Pride is coming to Trafford, Wigan, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Salford

Daily Mirror

School invites 'only a handful of high achievers' to leavers' prom - and parents are fuming

Some parents are now trying to organise their own private prom - but they claim that Golborne High School, in Wigan, is even trying to block their plans for that event

Manchester Evening News

11-year-old Wigan boy who always put sick brother first gets to meet his hero

'I met my hero and it was amazing! It was something I'll remember forever.'

Manchester Evening News

What it now costs to buy a home in every part of Greater Manchester

Here are the latest average house prices across each of the region's 10 boroughs

Manchester Evening News

Wigan Council cancels Coronation party due to weather forecast and safety concerns

Wigan Council had been due to hold an event in Mesnes Park today

Manchester Evening News

School where 'reading skills and attendance need improvement' hit with negative Ofsted report

Ofsted visited the school in Wigan on March 7 and 8 before rating it as 'Requires Improvement'

Manchester Evening News

Wigan council local elections 2023 results in full

75 seats were contested across Abram, Ashton, Aspull New Springs & Whelley, Astley, Atherton North, Atherton South and Lilford, Bryn, Douglas, Golborne and Lowton West, Hindley, Hindley Green, Ince, Leigh Central and Higher Fold, Leigh South, Leigh West, Lowton East, Orrell, Pemberton, Shevington with Lower Ground, Standish with Langtree, Tyldesley…

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