Coronavirus

All six teachers took time off work due to sickness, with an average of 17.6 days throughout the 2021/22 academic year.

Schools worst affected by teacher absences last year Matt Pennington

Wigan and Leigh court

Latest court round-up Charles Graham

The spring vaccination programme launched earlier this month

Wigan's 'most vulnerable' are first in line for Covid-19 spring vaccination Alan Weston

The remembrance sites will give residents a space acknowledge the sacrifices and contributions made during the pandemic.

Designs unveiled for Covid-19 remembrance sites across Wigan borough Matt Pennington

Extremely strict Covid restrictions were in place in January 2021

Young man walks free after Covid rules breach case collapses Charles Graham

Some 9,927 out of 43,426 total pupils in Wigan missed at least 10 per cent of lesson time in the 2021-22 academic year.

Pandemic made nearly a quarter of pupils miss at least 10 per cent of lessons Andrew Dowdeswell

Increasing numbers of older people are being admitted to hospital with alcohol problems

More people hospitalised with alcohol problems in Wigan than rest of UK Alan Weston

Coronavirus testing laboratory (library pic)

‘Uncertain’ Covid-19 trend in much of UK although Wigan figures remain stable Alan Weston

Health chiefs are urging people across the North West to get their boosters this 'Jabuary'

Health chiefs urge eligible Wiganers to take up their 'Jabuary' vaccine offer Matt Pennington

Below are the areas of Wigan from least to most cases per 100,000 people

Wigan's Covid hotspots as 'Kraken' spreads across the country Jon Peake

The BMA said the "haemorrhage of GPs from practices in England is alarming".

There was no hoped-for increase in Wigan GP numbers last year Andrew Dowdeswell

The downward trend was reflected in writing. which fell from 70 to 58 per cent, and maths falling from 76 to 68

Wigan children suffer drop in education attainment through coronavirus pandemic Andrew Dowdeswell

The largest proportion of those working and aged 16 and older in Wigan were employed in construction and civil engineering (11 per cent), followed by retail trade (11 per cent).

Census 2021: Key statistics on Wigan's labour market Sonja Tutty

Hospitals in England are dangerously full, say trust leaders

Hospitals 'dangerously' busy warn NHS leaders Nicola Adam

Jubilee House in Leyland is closing its doors after administering some 170,000 jabs

The vaccination hub: 170,000 jabs, 30,000 masks, and 1,500 bottles of sanitiser Jack Marshall

Department for Education figures show 26.2 per cent of disadvantaged children in Wigan achieved grade five or above in GCSE English and maths in 2021-22, compared to 54.1 per cent for all other children

Disadvantaged pupils fell further behind classmates during the pandemic Andrew Dowdeswell

Vaccination rates vary throughout Wigan

Covid: Vaccination rates in every area of Wigan revealed Jon Peake

People over 50 can get their autumn Covid booster from Friday, October 14

Wigan over-50s to be invited for Covid booster on Friday Jon Peake

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation Nigel Booth

Resident Pat Taylor receiving her vaccination

Care home becomes first in Wigan to offer autumn Covid-19 boosters to residents Sian Jones

Covid booster jab: Millions are eligible for an autumn vaccination

Covid booster: New jab available to millions from today Jon Peake

Hand sanitiser in a classroom during the pandemic

More than 150 Wigan pupils excluded for breaching Covid-19 rules Patrick Jack

There are still thousands of unvaccinated people in Wigan

Covid: Thousands still unvaccinated in Wigan Jon Peake

Coronavirus is still rising in the majority of neighbourhoods in Wigan

The 21 out of 29 areas of Wigan where Covid infections have risen in a week Jon Peake

The campaign highlights the importance of using condoms

Wigan sexual health clinic champions a summer of safe fun Holly Pritchard

Covid cases are rising in most areas of Wigan

The 25 out of 29 areas of Wigan where Covid cases have risen in a week Jon Peake

The fifth wave of Covid continues to gather pace across Wigan

Covid in Wigan: These are the areas where cases have risen in a week Jon Peake

Covid cases are climbing again in Wigan

The 19 out of 29 areas of Wigan where Covid cases are climbing again Jon Peake

Covid is on the rise again

North West shows steep rise in Covid hospitalisations Jon Peake

HRH The Prince of Wales hosts a reception for the Community Pharmacists Reception with the National Pharmacy Association at St James's Palace.

Boss of Wigan pharmacy meets Prince of Wales at Covid heroes thank-you event Sian Jones

Covid is largely on the decline in Wigan

Three areas of Wigan have shown an increase in Covid cases Jon Peake

Yet another Covid-19 variant has been detected - the XJ variant

Omicron XJ: Everything you need to know about the new Covid variant Jon Peake