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CHILLING: pictures of a wintry Wigan from the 1960s to noughties

Tony Hogan, whose great-grandfather John Austin was killed in the Pretoria Pit disaster, at last year's memorial service

Memorial service to mark 113 years since mining disaster killed 344 men and boys

Aaron Ritchie

Family pay tribute to one of the men pulled from the canal

Police chased the suspected stolen vehicle

Police chase suspected stolen moped with three riders

Members of the community and local councillors pictured outside the former St John The Baptist School, New Springs

Fed up residents lobby council over eyesore former school

Martin and Bex have launched an appeal to ensure no child goes without this Christmas

Influencer duo from Wigan launch campaign for less fortunate families

The Class A drugs, which had a street value of £140m, were hidden in 20kg sacks with a cover load of flour and were destined to be delivered to an industrial estate in Wigan

Nine arrested over £140m of cocaine destined for Wigan

Locals say the closure of Boots will be a sad loss to the community

Anger at Boots shop and pharmacy closure

It is believed the men were pulled from the water

Two men die after huge rescue mission

Warren Anderton died more than a week ago at Wigan Infirmary but police have so far been unable to trace any loved ones

Police appeal for help in tracing relatives of tragic 49-year-old

Sport

England captain Owen Farrell will take a break from the international game

England captain Owen Farrell to take break from international game
England captain Owen Farrell has announced that he will take a break from the international game in order to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being.

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GALLERY: Wigan Athletic fans warmed up on a cold night by their team's red-hot s...

Scores on the doors!

Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Fleetwood (h): Hat-trick of seasonal high marks...

New signing Tiaki Chan started Wigan pre-season last week

New recruit Tiaki Chan on 'surreal' Wigan Warriors move

Jordan Jones puts Latics ahead inside four minutes against Fleetwood

Wigan Athletic boss pinpoints key factor in battering of Cod Army at the DW

Jordan Jones takes the plaudits after giving Latics an early lead against Fleetwood

Three-and-easy for Latics as Maloney's men continue impressive run

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Wigan Athletic: Predicted line-up v Fleetwood

Rugby League

Ex-Wigan hooker Jon Clarke previously worked as England Rugby Union strength and conditioning coach

Former Wigan Warriors hooker joins Manly Sea Eagles coaching staff

Ramon Silva has left Wigan Warriors

Ramon Silva departs Wigan Warriors for Championship move

Crime

Mini-police recruits

Mini-police ranks reinforced

Brianna Ghey

Girl accused of murdering Brianna Ghey also 'tried to kill her with overdose'

Brianna Ghey

Plan to kill Brianna Ghey found in teen accused's bedroom, murder trial hears

The parents who failed to turn up at court were dealt with more harshly

Dozen parents of school absentees face court justice

One of the cars believed to have been damaged in the attack

Man is arrested after vandalism spree causes damage to dozens of cars

A carelessly discarded fag end cost Angela Berry dear

Woman who dropped cigarette butt faces £400 court bill

What's On

The new Gamer X store at Wigan's Grand Arcade

Highly-anticipated leisure outlet to open its doors

Richard Ashcroft in good voice at Haigh Hall

The Verve's iconic Haigh Hall gig

Richard Ashcroft

HOMECOMING: Richard Ashcroft announces arena gig

The Lottery Winners have rescheduled tour dates following tragic news

Wigan borough band thanks fans for support and confirms new tour dates

Retro

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Nearly 40 years of memories from Wigan's Mab's Cross Primary School
This collection of pictures from the Wigan Today archives covers a four-decade period from the early 1970s to a decade ago.

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CLASSROOM MEMORIES: pictures from Leigh Central Primary 1997-2021

CGI of newly revamped Civic Centre on Millgate, Wigan

Gym, cinema room and café planned for start-up hub in old civic centre

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MEMORIES: a quarter century of pictures from Wigan and Leigh's wonderful flashes

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REWIND: Wigan's festive fancy dress tradition over the years. Boxing Day in the ...

Homes & Gardens

The application to build six detached homes in Whelley has been submitted to Wigan Town Hall

Six new detached homes planned for New Springs
A total of six new detached homes could be built in a community on the outskirts of Wigan town centre.

Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill

Eight places to pick up a real Christmas tree

A man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods

Police recover stolen goods during dawn raid

Winter Stags Blue Double Reversible Duvet Cover Bedding Set.

Black Friday: Happy Linen Company making bedtime a dream

Hold on tight at crash course in property deals – book your place today. Picture - supplied

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Lifestyle

Figures from the Department for Transport show there were 81 publicly available electric vehicle charging devices in Wigan as of October, including 18 rapid chargers

Number of electric car charging points doubles in a year

Paul Molyneux at last year's annual Christmas light display which covers the house and garden of the Molyneux's home on Shevington Lane, Shevington, raising funds for Wigan Infirmary's Rainbow Ward, where their children were treated a few years ago.

Christmas lights extravaganza features 30,000 bulbs and 'lights up the lane'

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IN PICTURES: Wigan and Leigh Hospice 40th anniversary ball

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

People

Age UK in Leigh has a range of gift in store and proceeds will go towards providing support for those experiencing loneliness

Charity shops providing festive bargains to help raise funds
Charity shops in the Wigan borough are encouraging locals to pick up festive bargains and help loneliness in the process.

First patient in the CT scanner

Community diagnostic centre recieves its first patients

Bedford High School students performing Mary Poppins

Wigan borough school joins pilot scheme to support students' wellbeing

Opinion

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

LISA NANDY MP: restoring the rule of law on our streets

Crime and anti-social behaviour are always some of the main concerns raised with me by constituents in Wigan.Lisa Nandy MP
Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard star in the new BBC comedy-thriller Boat Story (Picture: BBC/Two Brothers/Matt Squire)

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

Leigh Walk-In Centre where Luke spent three and a half hours

LUKE MARSDEN: NHS is on its knees because of broken bureaucracy

CHRIS GREEN MP: ​A world of celebrity and stardom

Chris Green MP

Vegan hair care has emerged as a powerful force in the world of beauty.

Vegan hair products: crafting a cruelty-free and sustainable hair care routine

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: Time to end the leasehold ‘scam’

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: ​Labour’s plan to rebuild Britain

Business

Staff from 13 businesses at Greensway shopping centre, Ashton-in-Makerfield, have come together to organise their own Santa's grotto. It will run for six days in December and is free, to help families struggling with the cost of living, but any donations will be collected for Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Wigan businesses come together to offer free Santa's grotto to help families

Travel Tuesday is November 28

Shoppers told they can give to charity for free on Travel Tuesday

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Wigan borough's best barbers - as voted for by you

Dave Aspinall at Sundial Place, Thornton

Housebuilder scoops top award in recognition of the quality of his work

Recommended

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

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Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

The best sideboards for maximum storage and style

Stylish, practical sideboards for house storage

UK Trending

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

Will Jamie Lynn Spears still get paid if she quits I’m A Celeb? (ITV)

Jamie-Lynn Spears leaves I'm A Celebrity jungle on medical grounds

Full calendar of celestial events to look out for in 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

Spotify Wrapped: How to find yours as 2023 feature released

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

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