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Outlander star Sam Heughan played hunky motorcycle cop Danny in the new Channel 4 drama The Couple Next Door (Picture courtesy Channel 4)

The Couple Next Door is an unappetising stew of mystery-thriller cliches

Craig Bramall, 42, from Abram, was caught on CCTV footage at the airport with suitcases of cash

Man convicted for taking £1.3m cash to Dubai in massive smuggling operation

Grimshaw Road in Skelmersdale

Police appeal for witnesses as teen seriously hurt after being hit by car

The new programme will support people interested in a career in residential children's care

New programme to help caring Wigan residents change children's lives

Elle Smith (in purple) alongside her family and members of the Three Wishes charity

Wigan cancer patients to benefit from donation made in memory of much-loved mum

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REWIND: 25 photos of Wigan Boxing Day fancy dress

Brianna Ghey

‘Girl arrested for murdering Brianna Ghey asked: Is it because I saw her last?’

Ian Winnard with Outwood Academy canteern staff

Wigan school IT wizard retires after 32 years' service

An additonal date has been added for Richard Ashcroft's hometown return

Second date added for Richard Ashcroft's Wigan return due to phenomenal demand

How the houses planned for Hooten Lane in Leigh could look

Everything to be decided at Wigan's planning committee

Sport

Ethan Havard says he has 'no regrets' over his risky Grand Final appearance

Ethan Havard details Grand Final injury and road to recovery
Despite looking set to miss the start of next season due to the fresh hamstring injury suffered during the Grand Final, Ethan Havard admits he has no regrets taking the risks to play at Old Trafford.

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Wigan Athletic: Predicted line-up v York City

.Latics fans at the game against Fleetwood Town

12th Man - 'This isn’t me being critical, it’s more a look at what we can do...'

Wigan's Tyler Dupree scored his first try on his debut in July against Leigh

Wigan Warriors season review part three

Ex-Wigan pair Jack Wells and Jarrod Sammut have both left Barrow Raiders

Jack Wells to take break from game as Jarrod Sammut becomes free agent

Head coach Matt Peet takes charge of Wigan's pre-season at Robin Park Arena

Warriors boss Matt Peet excited for next generation of talent

Details have been confirmed for the World Club Challenge in 2024

Wigan Warriors confirm details for next year’s World Club Challenge

Rugby League

Experienced forward Mike Cooper has detailed his road to recovery

Mike Cooper provides positive update on road to recovery

Ex-Wigan boss Michael Maguire had landed the New South Wales job in Australia

Former Wigan Warriors head coach Michael Maguire lands NSW job

Crime

Police are receiving more reports of people trying to get into houses in the early hours

Police warning amid surge in attempted break-ins at Wigan houses in early hours

Wigan police station

Significant improvements by Greater Manchester Police, inspection finds

Over 800 extra policing hours have been allocated as part of Operation Centurion

Extra patrols as police focus on tackling anti-social behaviour

Darren Pilkington who now calls himself Darren Carr

Double killer's parole hearings should be in public, say victim's parents

Inside the container filled with cocaine which was destined for Wigan

Seven men charged over plot to import cocaine worth £140m from Africa to Wigan

Brianna Ghey

999 call played to jury in Brianna Ghey murder trial

What's On

An aerial shot showing thousands of The Verve fans enjoying the spectacular concert at Haigh Hall

Wiganers recall memories of The Verve's Haigh Hall show

Wigan Community Choir in concert

Wigan Community Choir to raise the roof with festive celebration

Members of St Michael's ADS

Final rehearsals under way as am-dram society prepares for The Sleeping Beauty

Wigan Rotary's Santa on one of his previous Christmas tours

This is when Father Christmas will visit your area with Wigan Rotary Club

Retro

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FAMILY MEMORIES: Wigan new-born babies January to June 2012
Here are dozens of pictures to treasure from the Wigan Today archives of proud parents and their new-born babies in 2012.

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MAGICAL: 30 years of pictures from St Anne's CE Primary, Standish Lower Ground

Wigan Athletic players deliver Christmas presents on Rainbow Ward at Wigan Infirmary. Patient Elliott with Joanne Brown and players Antonio Amaya, Won Hee Cho and Momo Diame

RETRO: How Wigan residents have celebrated Christmas over the years

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

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Nearly 40 years of memories from Wigan's Mab's Cross Primary School

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

Burger King sparks speculation around return of its iconic bean burger – and fans will have a say.

Burger King sparks speculation around return of its iconic bean burger

Office for National Statistics figures show people in Wigan answered the question "how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?" with an average of 7.6 in the year to March – down slightly from 7.7 the year before.

Life satisfaction in Wigan falls during cost-of-living crisis

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

It is believed the men were pulled from the water

Two men die after huge rescue mission

People

Two cars collided on Meadow Pit Lane, Haigh on Friday morning

Delays for drivers and school pupils as Wigan road closed during rush hour
Drivers are being diverted and school buses are running late amid reports of an incident in Wigan.

Atherton Road in Hindley has been closed in both directions

Delays for rush-hour drivers as crash closes busy Wigan road in both directions

Emergency services were called to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, near Wigan Investment Centre, to rescue a man on Wednesday afternoon

Man rescued from Wigan canal just 24 hours after deaths of two men

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
Bolton West MP Chris Green

CHRIS GREEN MP: ​A world of celebrity and stardom

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

LUKE MARSDEN: America is just as much a divided nation as the UK

Luke Marsden

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

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

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’

Business

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

Anger at Boots shop and pharmacy closure

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

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

The new Gamer X store at Wigan's Grand Arcade

Highly-anticipated leisure outlet to open its doors

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

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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

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

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