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Greater Manchester Mayor secures new role looking at railways Gaynor Clarke

Standish Cricket Club will be able to improve the facilities should the application be approved

Cricket club unveils plans for new clubhouse and homes to secure its future Matt Pennington

Long delays were reported after a crash closed two lanes on the M6 near Standish (Credit: National Highways)

‘25 minute delays’ after crash on M6 closes two lanes Sean Gleaves

Legal action was taken after the rail fare was not paid

Hefty bill for Wigan train passenger who failed to pay £4.90 fare Gaynor Clarke

Truline chairman Ian Lucas joined in the litter pick

Three shoes, 22 pie wrappers and 39 beer cans collected in litter pick Martha Lorains

The body was discovered in the disabled toilet of this Tesco Extra store in The Loom, Derby Street, Leigh

Homeless man was found dead in the disabled toilet at a Tesco superstore Alan Weston

Wigan councils cabinet members gather to launch the Our Town awards

Wigan's unsung community heroes to be honoured at awards ceremony Sian Jones

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Steven Caulker during his short stay with Latics

Should EFL 'take some accountability' for Wigan Athletic mess, Caulker asks Paul Kendrick

Club owner Abdulrahman Al Jasmi (right), pictured with Dave Whelan, in happier times back in summer 2021

Wigan Athletic owner meets senior members of staff to pledge 'reassurances' Paul Kendrick

Joe Shorrocks

‘It doesn’t get much bigger than this:’ Shorrocks looks ahead to the derby Amos Wynn

Brad Singleton returns to the Wigan Warriors squad

Warriors name 21-man squad for the derby against St Helens Amos Wynn

Latics fans are fearing a second administration in three years if the current situation doesn't improve

It's the hope that kills you...but hope is all fans have to cling to Paul Kendrick

Wigan Athletic fans are waiting to hear who the club's new owner will be

Who is Sarbjot Johal - the man who wants to buy Wigan Athletic? Paul Kendrick

Jai Field

Field reflects on his return from injury and previews the Saints game Amos Wynn

England supporters celebrate after winning the UEFA EURO 2020 semi-final football match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium in London on July 7, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Burnley, Blackpool and PNE's ranking among Championship's best supported clubs Dan Black

Picture by Paul Currie/SWpix.com - 24/02/2023 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 2 - Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity - DW Stadium, Wigan, England - Liam Farrell of Wigan Warriors

Farrell says Wigan are not dwelling on their Magic Weekend loss Amos Wynn

Latics chairman Talal Al Hammad

EFL need more information from Wigan Athletic owners after takeover summit Paul Kendrick

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Police are emphasising the dangers of water

Wigan children urged to stay safe near water after teen's death Sian Jones

Progress House at Westwood Park is now up for sale

Council decides to sell off office space after switch to working from home George Lythgoe

New homes are popping up all over Worsley Mesnes

Aerial pictures show how quickly the skyline of a community is changing Charles Graham

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The family rave will arrive in Wigan on June 11.

Family rave event heads to Wigan as part of anniversary tour Matt Pennington

Adele Ingham from Gearing Up.

GALLERY: Saddling up for the Big Wigan Bike Week Michelle Adamson

Cyclists in last year's Wigan Bike Ride at Mesnes Park

Gearing up for the seventh Wigan Bike Ride Gaynor Clarke

Life President Dave Whelan, right, with the FA Cup as founder chairman Martin Ainscough cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of Wigan Youth Zone.

IN PICTURES: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Wigan Youth Zone with a trip ba... Michelle Adamson

Stanleys

Stanleys announce biggest headline shows Sian Jones

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Girls of St Patrick's, Hardy Butts, in 1953.

RETRO: Group photographs from 1950s Wigan Michelle Adamson

1950 - Standishgate, Christmas 1950. Note the two-way traffic and parking and Pendlebury's Crawford House, left, which four years later was gutted by fire.

RETRO: Vintage views of Wigan Michelle Adamson

The crowds gather for the arrival of Batman and Robin to open the Green Shield Stamp shop in Crompton Street, Wigan, in 1967.

RETRO: Vintage news in Wigan Michelle Adamson

The last walk of the week long event.

IN PICTURES: The Big Wigan Walk Week - Mesnes Park Michelle Adamson

These are 13 of the dog-friendly pubs in and around Wigan

13 dog-friendly pubs Sian Jones

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IN PICTURES: Update on redevelopment of Wigan town centre Michelle Adamson

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2022, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2023, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon Sian Lewis

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Father’s Day UK gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

Father’s Day UK gift guide - the best presents for every Dad Katrina Conaglen

The essential kit you need to start wild swimming Nick Moyle

Wetsuits for men UK 2023: we review suits from RipCurl & Finisterre

Wetsuits for men UK 2023: we review suits from RipCurl & Finisterre Jacob Little

Best electric garden shredders for chipping, shredding and maintaining your garden

Best electric garden shredders Richard Hood

8 best laptops under £1000 UK 2023

8 best laptops under £1000 UK 2023 David Phelan

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Mental load a major barrier to adoption of e-vehicles by women in UK Richard Jenkins

Get paid to party in Ibiza this summer

Get paid to party in Ibiza this summer Rich Jenkins

Vrbo unveils the 2023 UK holiday homes of the year Richard Jenkins