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Closed - the flagship JJB store at Robin Park

No interest in JJB portfolio

THE future of Wigan’s last remaining JJB store remains bleak as administrators confirmed a lack of interest in the company’s stores.

Closed - the flagship JJB store at Robin Park

Drunken man fined after hotel chaos

A WIGAN man who disturbed hotel residents by trying to sleep rough in the corridor has admitted to being drunk and disorderly.

Closed - the flagship JJB store at Robin Park

Threatened by knifemen who raided wrong house

TWO men looking for drugs, raided the home of a Standish man by mistake, a court heard.

Wigan Athletic players during the FA Cup trophy parade in Wigan

Thousands turn out for FA Cup parade video

THOUSANDS of Wigan Athletic supporters packed out the town centre to see their heroes show off the FA Cup in a glorious end of season parade.

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Wigan Athletic players during the FA Cup trophy parade in Wigan

Push to turn town into the City of Wigan

A NEW campaign has been launched to boost Wigan jobs, tourism and the economy by granting City Status to the borough.

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Wigan Athletic players during the FA Cup trophy parade in Wigan

Wigan couple tell of their bedroom tax hell

A DISABLED Wigan man fears he is to become one of Wigan’s first victims of the controversial Bedroom Tax.

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Sport rss

Roberto Martinez

Bob says thanks, but will he stay?

ROBERTO Martinez paid tribute to the thousands of Wigan Athletic supporters who turned out for the FA Cup parade as question marks still hang over his future.

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Roberto Martinez

Powell hungry to make an impact at Warriors

NEW recruit Andy Powell has already impressed Shaun Wane – without playing a game!

Paul Scharner

End of an era at Wigan

PAUL Scharner is one of eight players who have waved goodbye to Latics.

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Latics fans invade the pitch as the final whistle is blown at the last game of the season

Roberto pays tribute to incredible fans video

ROBERTO Martinez admitted the final-day 2-2 draw with Aston Villa summed up Wigan Athletic’s campaign to perfection.

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A Wigan Athletic fan with a Spanish flag thanking manager Roberto Martinez

Party time for Latics fans

FA Cup winners Wigan Athletic will take centre stage in town this afternoon to show off their silverware to thousands of proud fans.

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George Williams in action for Wigan in London

Williams pleased with Warriors debut

GEORGE Williams admits his Super League debut went as well he could have hoped after helping Wigan to a comprehensive victory in the capital.

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Thousands turn out for FA Cup parade video

THOUSANDS of Wigan Athletic supporters packed out the town centre to see their heroes show off the FA Cup in a glorious end of season parade.

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Lifestyle rss

Latics fan Graham Thompson from Australia, originally from Higher Ince, at Wembley as Wigan Athletic win the FA Cup

Perfect trip for an Aussie Latic

BEN Watson’s match winning header at last week’s FA Cup final will have given thousands of Wigan Athletic supporters a journey back up north to remember.

The new Children's outpatients department at the Thomas Linacre Centre

Child’s play for new centre

A new state-of-the-art Children’s Outpatient Department is set to open at the Thomas Linacre Centre in Wigan.

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Win 3D Epic tickets on the WEP app

DOWNLOAD the Wigan Evening Post iPad or android app FREE FOR THIRTY DAYS from your app store today and read the news in a whole new way - and you could win tickets to watch animated CG adventure Epic in 3D.

Angelina Jolie

Wigan mum praises Jolie bravery

A WIGAN cancer survivor who lost both her breasts has praised Hollywood beauty Angelina Jolie for her decision to have a double mastectomy in a bid to prevent being struck down with the disease.

Left to right: Wendy Fishwick, Julie Westwell, Natalie Rose, Gemma Metcalfe, Jade Betley, Sue France-Sergeant and front junior runner Shannon Finnerty

Women join forces to Race For Life video

MUMS, daughters, grans, sisters and friends lined Haigh Hall Country Park in Wigan to help fight cancer - taking part in the annual Race for Life.

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Bernard Edmunds, Sarah Smout, Martin Ainscough and John Harker MBE General Manager WYZ

A sneaky peek at Youth Zone

MANY of the folk who have helped turn a long-cherished Wigan dream into reality have been able to see it for themselves for the first time.

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Community rss

Wigan band 'Memory Lane' who formed at 21:12 Music Community, play at the Easter afternoon tea dance for elderly residents, held at Montrose Skills Hub

Music venue shortlisted for honours

A GRASS-ROOTS music organisation based at Wigan Pier has been shortlisted in the prestigious National Diversity Awards.

Wigan band 'Memory Lane' who formed at 21:12 Music Community, play at the Easter afternoon tea dance for elderly residents, held at Montrose Skills Hub

Around The Districts

WELCOME to our districts section featuring events from communities around the borough.

Wigan band 'Memory Lane' who formed at 21:12 Music Community, play at the Easter afternoon tea dance for elderly residents, held at Montrose Skills Hub

Centre closure meetings begin

THE first in a series of meetings discussing the potential closure of several Wigan day centres has been held.

Wigan band 'Memory Lane' who formed at 21:12 Music Community, play at the Easter afternoon tea dance for elderly residents, held at Montrose Skills Hub

Eyesore given a makeover

A NOTORIOUS Wigan grot spot has been given a clean-up after an inquiry into on-going fly-tip woes.

Down Your Way - Market Street, Hindley - from left: Caroline Atkinson, manager Shellie Burrows and Cassie Crook, at Urban Hair and Nail Studio

Showing their street spirit

A VARIETY of independent businesses makes for a busy and bustling Market Street in Hindley.

The site of the former Poll Tax House and before that Whelley Middle School and Whelley Secondary Modern School, Moore Street, Whelley

Ex-playschool set to become new homes

A DECADES-old landmark in Whelley has bitten the dust.

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