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Snuggledown in Ashton

Wigan firm fined £80,000 after employee's fingers partially severed in machinery Gaynor Clarke

Police are emphasising the dangers of water

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

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

Gearing up for the seventh Wigan Bike Ride Gaynor Clarke

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

Leigh Fire Station could become an enhanced rescue station under the proposals

Proposals for fire service shake-up could see 'enhanced rescue station' Sian Jones

Bolton Coroner's Court

Tragic death of 'remarkable' Wigan mum after trauma and complex mental illness Gaynor Clarke

Wiganers were urged to vote for More Than Words' Danspiration project

Wigan community group scoops more than £47,000 from the National Lottery Gaynor Clarke

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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

Latics chairman Talal Al Hammad

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

Wigan Athletic's DW Stadium

Soft drinks entrepreneur understood to be in pole position to buy Wigan Athletic Paul Kendrick

Joe Greenwood started his career with St Helens, and played for the club between 2012 and 2017, before making a move to the NRL.

Here are some of the players who have represented both Wigan and St Helens Amos Wynn

Wigan were defeated in their last game at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Despite opening the scoring through Jai Field, Peet’s side were on the end of a 22-4 los

Wigan's previous eight games against St Helens at the Totally Wicked Stadium Amos Wynn

Lisa Nandy MP at the DW Stadium

Lisa Nandy has her say as Wigan Athletic takeover moves closer to fruition Paul Kendrick

Wigan Athletic's DW Stadium

Latics fans' group meets with club owner Al Jasmi after 'takeover green light' Paul Kendrick

Wigan Athletic's DW Stadium

Wigan Athletic takeover in process - subject to EFL approval Paul Kendrick

Liam Farrell

Farrell receives punishment for dangerous contact against Catalans Dragons Amos Wynn

Homes and GardensSee more

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

An artist's impression of the new foyer

New apartment block for young people at risk of homelessness gets green light George Lythgoe

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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

The last walk of the week long event.

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

St Clement's Court in Worsley Mesnes

Retirement village hosts charity event with sponsored head shave and cake stall Gaynor Clarke

The 30 days wild challenge encourages participants to do something wild each day through June.

Thousands expected to go wild as part of charity's month-long challenge Matt Pennington

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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

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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Picture memories of Platt Bridge over the decades from the Wigan Today archives Charles Graham

Wigan hooker Nicky Kiss obliges a young fan by taking his picture with the Challenge Cup as the team bus arrives at Wigan town hall for a civic reception on Sunday 1st of May 1988 after their Wembley triumph.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Warriors in 1988 - including the Wembley homecoming Michelle Adamson

RETRO 1998 - Gentlemen's outfitters P A Kinley of King St Wigan closes after 100 years trading. James Davies pictured before closing the store.

RETRO: Wigan in 1998 including that famous Verve gig Michelle Adamson

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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