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Friends of Bryn organised a Carol Service at Bryn Christmas Tree, Wigan Road, Bryn. Pictured are the Trinity Girls Brass Band

REWIND: Christmas carol-singing and services in Wigan (1974-2019)

Finley McKeown, Zac Jackson and Alex James receive awards from councillors Ron Conway and Chris Ready

Three Wigan boys pick up awards for fund-raising and voluntary work

Police responded to the incident in Golborne

Man charged following shooting

Greater Manchester Police officers joined forces with the forcewide crime prevention team to enhance community safety and raise awareness about the risks associated with drink spiking

Proactive measures taken by Greater Manchester Police to combat spiking

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CHRISTMAS PAST: parties, celebrities, goodwill and festive fun in Wigan (1953-20...

The Kingshill team

Residential home in Wigan scoops prestigious social care award

Natasha Hawthornthwaite and Scott Bradley, from Northern Heart Films, at Leigh Film Factory

Emerging documentary-makers can get grant and wealth of support

A flashback to last year's World Pie-Eating Championships held at Harry's Bar, Wigan

World Pie-Eating Championships preview

Jigsaw Homes has been given the green light to build affordable accommodation

Derelict hotel will be transformed into new cottage flats

Tailgating is a particular nuisance on our roads

The most annoying habits seen on UK roads

Sport

Scores on the doors!

Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Lincoln City (h): Academy products lead the way...
Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic performance against Lincoln City and delivers his report card.

Shaun Maloney felt the goalless draw against Lincoln was a fair result despite Latics having a late 'winner' chalked off

Maloney admits referee 'probably got matchwinning call wrong' against Lincoln

Stephen Humphrys struggles to find a way through against Lincoln

Substitute Sze denied late winner by controversial ref call

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Wigan Athletic: Predicted line-up v Lincoln City

MAN v FAT

Fitness-focused footballers shed 450 pounds of unhealthy weight

Stephen Humphrys' winner at York gave Trevor Steven the opportunity to realise a dream for Shaun Maloney this week

COLUMN: How Humphrys helped ex-England star write himself into Latics folklore

Wigan Athletic's DW Stadium will play host to the visit of Manchester United in the FA Cup third round next month

Wigan Athletic chairman responds to fan anger over Manchester United tie

Rugby League

Wigan celebrate Patrick Mago's try against Leeds

Wigan Warriors season review part four: 'Best' performance of season & more

Wigan Warriors are set to host an open training session at Robin Park Arena

Wigan Warriors to host open training session at Robin Park Arena

Crime

Wigan Magistrates' Court

Latest court round-up

Police responded to the incident in Golborne

Man arrested after shots were fired at a Wigan home

A general view of Ashton Road in Golborne where the violent house raid took place

Police hunt brutal house raiders

The court heard the metal barrier on the back of a track was a danger to people and property

Motorist fined for dangerous load on his truck

Dylan Bragger

Man accused of teen's murder to face alternative charge of manslaughter

The car in flames on Rose Avenue, Beech Hill

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: car goes up in flames on estate

What's On

More Than Words - a Danspiration rehearsal

Will Danspiration For All be Wiganers' New Year resolution?

There are plenty of events taking place throughout December in Wigan

Festive things to do over the next fortnight

The cast of Irish crime drama Kin, which is on BBC iPlayer now. From left, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne), Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox), Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds), Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) (Picture: BBC/Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women

Coun Debra Wailes, the Reverend Tracy Marshall, Coun Lee McStein, Paul Blinkhorn and Coun John Harding at Atherton Parish Church

Wigan borough church turns into community cinema for festive film screening

Retro

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REWIND: Boxing Day fancy dress 2010
Rewind 13-years to Boxing Day night 2010, when Wiganers made their annual pilgrimage to pubs and clubs in King Street, dressed in their well-planned fancy dress outfits for a night of festive fun.

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MUCH MISSED: picture memories of two Wigan schools no longer with us: Scot Lane ...

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DELIGHTFUL: pictures of Haigh St David's and Aspull CE Primary School (1960s to ...

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CHILLY MEMORIES: more pictures of a wintry Wigan from over the decades

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Decades of memories: pictures of St Paul's CE Primary School, Goose Green

Homes & Gardens

Brian Blakeman was last seen on December 5

Police begin to search water for missing Skelmersdale man
Police are beginning to search water to find a 77-year-old who has been missing who has been missing from Skelmersdale

The cannabis farm which was uncovered

Officers uncover cannabis farm worth £30k

Brian Blakeman was last seen on December 5

Police expand search area in a bid to find a missing pensioner

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter

Street scene of proposed 146-home development off Hooten Lane in Leigh

No decision made on major housing development despite FIVE-HOUR meeting

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

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Lifestyle

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Where to buy a festive turkey

Jon Vose

Firm's appeal to ensure no-one goes without this Christmas

The BBPA’s Long Live the Local campaign is shining a light on the nearly one million people behind the pint who make the festive season merry

Support 97,000 jobs in the North West with a Christmas pint!

Billinge Chapel End Primary School thanked the community for donations

Families thanked for school food bank donations

People

Winners from the Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2023

Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2024: Nominations now open
It’s time to highlight the outstanding work done by our region’s apprentices and the firms who employ them.

Hundreds of Amazon’s Top Ten Toys for Christmas were delivered to The Brick in Wigan via a giant toy truck

Special delivery as charity receives hundreds of toys this Christmas

Police continue their search for Brian Blakeman

Police continue thorough search for pensioner missing for four days

Opinion

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP: We will help our small businesses

​Last weekend local firms and traders in Wigan and across the UK came together to celebrate the 11th annual Small Business Saturday.Lisa Nandy
Luke in the US before he came back to colder climes

LUKE MARSDEN: Why I've decided to give up salted popcorn for 2024

Gary Hemming CEO of ABC Finance

Homeowner Hacks: revamping your property for market success

Chris Green MP: Much improvement at Greater Manchester Police

Chris Green

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Medication to treat migraines should be available to all

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: Workers will keep more money thanks to national insurance cut

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

Business

The apprenticeship team at JS

Accountancy firm's rapid growth results in new hire surge

Celebrating at the Family Law Awards are host Jon Culshaw, with Stephensons' Victoria Gethin, Gwyneth John, Rachel Benett, Jackie Price and Emma Roberts, and Moji Greenwell

Wigan law firm 'absolutely thrilled' to win at prestigious awards ceremony

Maureen Holcroft, CEO of Daffodils Dreams, takes receipt of gifts from staff at Land of Beds

Bed firm's Christmas charity lifeline

Some of the eateries to receive a new hygiene rating

October food hygiene ratings

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Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

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