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Paul Cook admits he's going through the toughest spell of his managerial career 'by far' - but remains adamant he, and Wigan Athletic, will come out the other side.

Schools, hospitals and other key services in Wigan take more than 15 minutes on average to reach on foot or public transport, figures reveal.

A monkey in a red rosette could win here, it has long been said. But there is disaffection with all parties in the former pit town of Wigan.

Ben Flower says he was “very disappointed” fellow Welshman Regan Grace was overlooked for Great Britain duty.

The gap between the employment rate of 50 to 64-year-olds and younger workers is at its narrowest in at least 25 years, new research suggests.

Voters seeking to cast their ballots this week will have to brave the elements, as polling day is forecast to be wet and windy across the country.

A woman has admitted to an horrific knife attack in Leigh - but says she was not intending to commit GBH.

More traveller caravans are pitching up in Wigan than a decade ago, figures reveal – and the vast majority of them are on authorised sites.

Thousands of hens will be hopping on a sleigh towards their new forever homes this festive season, hoping to find a cosy coop at the bottom of a garden in which to spend the rest of their days - and rehomings are taking place in the Wigan area.

Ex-Wigan Warriors star Sam Tomkins has revealed he has had his bank cards stolen by police while travelling in Spain.