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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Council tax rise confirmed in Wigan after four hours of debate

Council tax in Wigan will rise by 4.99 per cent after a majority vote in Wigan Town Hall

Manchester Evening News

Major works on historic railway bridge set to commence

A six-day railway closure will also be needed between Saturday, May 6 and Friday, May 12

Manchester Evening News

New images capture how the new 1,050-home community could impact Mosley Common

Wigan Council green lit the plans

Manchester Evening News

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Tax hikes and a 'useless' new code of conduct... what is on the line in Wigan's first council meeting of 2023

The 4.99 per cent tax rise will surely be thrown back and forth between political parties

Manchester Evening News

Volkswagen Golf driver seriously injured after ploughing into railings

The driver, a man in his 30s, is receiving hospital treatment after crash in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

The amazing sniffer dogs dubbed Lexi's Angels' who have tracked down dozens of missing mutts

Border collies Diesel and Skye have been described as 'real-life pet detectives'

Manchester Evening News

Hundreds of houses without electricity after power cut in Wigan

More than 300 properties in Wigan are affected

Manchester Evening News

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Adorable ex-racing greyhound ‘packs overnight bag’ in hopes he’ll be adopted

Bailey is currently at the Wigan-based rescue centre waiting for a home

Manchester Evening News

‘There’s people chanting outside my house and filling my bin with beer cans - it can only mean one thing’

Welcome to MEN Unwind: Our selection of some of our favourite Manchester Evening News reads this Saturday morning to help you relax and reflect - so pop the kettle on, take some time for yourself and dive in... your weekend starts here

Manchester Evening News

The Greater Manchester town where only four people sleep rough

Mo and Will have come through dark times

Manchester Evening News

Police launch appeal for man with links to Wigan wanted on recall to prison

Lee Wallbank, 32, has connections to the Hindley, Leigh and Atherton areas

Manchester Evening News

Love Island villa set to be rocked as two new bombshells enter

According to the official Love Island Instagram page, Keanan is a 'rugby lad' from Wigan and the stunning brunette's name is Rosie Seabrook.

Daily Record

Meet the two new Love Island bombshells heading into the villa

Rugby player Keanen, from Wigan, and industry placement advisor Rosie, from Buckinghamshire, have headed into the villa

Bristol Post

Woman charged with murder over fatal shooting and acid attack on man

Rachel Fulstow, 37, of Andrew Drive, York, will appear in court on Thursday charged in connection with the death of Liam Smith in Wigan.

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Peel submit new plans for massively controversial Wigan development

The overall number of homes in the plan has reduced from 1,100 to 1,050

Bristol Post

Bristol City predicted team vs Sunderland: Two changes expected as Mehmeti aims to keep place

The Robins head to in-form Sunderland looking to cause an upset against Tony Mowbray's promotion hopefuls

Daily Mirror

Hull KR's Willie Peters out to "annoy" his Wigan Warriors neighbour Kris Radlinski

The Australian head coach, 46, takes his Rovers side into battle against former club Wigan on Saturday whose CEO Kris Radlinski was his old team-mate and neighbour along with Andy Farrell and Gary Connolly

Manchester Evening News

Police issue appeal after Wigan crash leaves boy, 17, with life-threatening injuries

Officers were called to the collision on Thursday afternoon

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How much more households in Wigan will pay in council tax from April

The Confident Council Scrutiny Committee joined a special budget meeting in Wigan Town Hall where they critiqued the council bosses’ plan to increase base council tax

Manchester Evening News

‘He gave me a conker for some reason’: Wigan band The Lottery Winners on working with Happy Mondays legend Shaun Ryder

'He’s a true Manchester music legend and truly is a genius'

Manchester Evening News

Bosses at Wigan's Heinz factory want to create new 'cookhouse'

The plan is to sort the existing cookhouse in Orrell, which is in a poor state, supported by scaffolding

Bristol Post

Nigel Pearson outlines the qualities Anis Mehmeti brings to Bristol City after 'dour' draw

The 22-year-old produced a brilliant cross for Rob Atkinson to score against Wigan Athletic in his first start for the club

Manchester Evening News

Council 'instructed by government' to raise tax for residents

“This is not a decision we have taken lightly, it is something the government has instructed us to do."

Manchester Evening News

A torture gang, killer drink driver and a boasting drug dealer: The people locked up in Greater Manchester this week

A controlling thug who dubbed himself a ‘wife beater’ as well as a drug gang who were caught hiding in people’s gardens have also been caged this week

Daily Record

'Vigilante' gang jailed after abducting and murdering innocent dad

Christopher Hughes was brutally murdered by a group of eight men on February 18 last year after the vigilante gang abducted him and tortured him to death

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