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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

What it's like to be a judge at the British Pie Awards

As British Pie Week comes to a close, we take look behind the scenes at the contest in Melton Mowbray

Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2023

Wigan indie band The Lathums score second UK number one album

The Lathums beat Northampton rapper slowthai and singer-songwriter Mimi Webb to the top spot

Manchester Evening News · Mar 10, 2023

Suspects get rude awakening as police smash down doors in crackdown on major cocaine and heroin gang

Four young men were held during raids in Wigan as part of an operation to tackle county lines gangs

Manchester Evening News · Mar 9, 2023

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Wigan bakery's 'pepper pie' is a 1,000 a day best seller as age-old family recipe still going strong

The bakery is giving customers a discount for British Pie Week

Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2023

£220 million link road takes step towards becoming reality

The a route was first identified shortly after World War II

Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2023

Police hunt man, 25, wanted on recall to prison

Charlie Boyle has links to Wigan and Leigh

Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023

Liverpool crowd send perfect message during The Lathums sellout gig

The Wigan band had the crowd eating out of the palm of their hands on an amazing night in Liverpool

Liverpool Echo · Mar 7, 2023

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Outstanding high school in Wigan gets top marks from inspectors

A recent Ofsted inspection has seen the school attain 'Outstanding' status

Manchester Evening News · Mar 7, 2023

Police hunting driver after car ploughed into pedestrian in horror hit-and-run

A man was rushed to hospital following the crash in Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Mar 5, 2023

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 · Mar 2, 2023

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 · Feb 28, 2023

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

Wigan Council green lit the plans

Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2023

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 · Feb 27, 2023

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 · Feb 26, 2023

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Manchester Evening News · Feb 26, 2023

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 · Feb 25, 2023

Hundreds of houses without electricity after power cut in Wigan

More than 300 properties in Wigan are affected

Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2023

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 · Feb 25, 2023

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

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Manchester Evening News · Feb 25, 2023

The Greater Manchester town where only four people sleep rough

Mo and Will have come through dark times

Manchester Evening News · Feb 24, 2023

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

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

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.

Bristol Post · Feb 23, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

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.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023

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 · Feb 18, 2023

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

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