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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

'Eyesore' Chinese restaurant to be demolished to make way for new apartment block

Some local residents say the new plans will be 'horrendous'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 15, 2023

Record profits at UK's 'worst' hotel chain

The chain's portfolio includes the Britannia Hotel and Sachas Hotel in Manchester city centre as well as the Britannia Airport Hotel and sites in Wigan, Stockport and Bolton

Manchester Evening News · Jun 14, 2023

Children's Services 'improving' - one year on from damning Ofsted findings

Wigan Council's Children's Services were rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted last year

Manchester Evening News · Jun 13, 2023

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School celebrates new Ofsted score after over a decade 'requiring improvement'

Lowton Church of England High School in Wigan was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted inspectors

Manchester Evening News · Jun 13, 2023

Mark Percival hails "frightening" St Helens team-mate Jack Welsby after shining vs Wigan

England centre Percival is still staggered by just how good his colleague is, even when still aged just 22, after his fine performance on Friday night

Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2023

The new cafe serving up mouth-watering desserts inside a Wigan petrol station

We tried the much-loved Creams Cafe, which has opened at a BP garage

Manchester Evening News · Jun 11, 2023

Huge plumes of black smoke seen with main road shut after van fire

Firefighters were called to the scene in Wigan on Friday morning

Manchester Evening News · Jun 9, 2023

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Met Office hour-by-hour forecast for Greater Manchester as heat warning issued over weekend

The Saturday forecast for Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport Tameside, Trafford and Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Jun 9, 2023

St Helens' James Bell "motivated" by Wigan defeat ahead of derby return

New Zealander loose forward, 29, looking to exact revenge on derby rivals as champions seek to continue their renaissance under Paul Wellens

Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023

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 · Jun 6, 2023

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

Three people were arrested in the early morning raids

Liverpool Echo · Jun 6, 2023

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 · Jun 4, 2023

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 · Jun 2, 2023

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 · Jun 2, 2023

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Manchester Evening News · Jun 1, 2023

'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 · May 31, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

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

Liverpool Echo · May 31, 2023

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

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Manchester Evening News · May 31, 2023

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 · May 31, 2023

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 · May 31, 2023

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

Leeds Live · May 26, 2023

Sam Walters set for Leeds Rhinos return with two changes made

The prop will join Wigan Warriors next year.

Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2023

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 · May 25, 2023

'Queen of Wigan' makes way for new mayor

Coun Kevin Anderson was officially sworn in as the new mayor

Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2023

Row over Wiganers being allowed to ask questions at council meetings

The proposals have been recommended for rejection by officers

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