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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

The Thomas Pennington Furniture Broker premises in Millgate at the turn of the 20th century.

RETRO: Vintage views of Wigan shops Michelle Adamson

A general view of Beacon Park Golf Course, Up Holland in 2020, which hit the news because the state parts of it because Serco had established a landfill site next to the first hole

Public to be consulted on alternative plans for a golf course near Wigan Charles Graham

Relatives of the late Wigan veteran Harry Melling, are presented with medals and replicas are put on display, along with other information celebrating the veteran at Wigan Armed Forces Community HQ, Wigan. From left: Ray Armstrong and Richard Thompson who made the display cabinet, Eileen Melling (niece of Harry), Matthew Melling (his great-nephew) and Charlie Neve, Commander Royal Navy - retired

Medals belonging to popular Wigan veteran Harry Melling go on public display Alan Weston

Hundreds of walking aids were handed in during the trial

Return of scheme to give new life to used Wigan walking aids Charles Graham

The pubs in Wigan with a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating

Pubs in Wigan with a perfect 5 out of 5 hygiene rating Jon Peake

Wigan neighbourhood policing teams to get dozens of extra officers Charles Graham

If only Lee Eves had paid the initial £5.50 he wouldn't be counting the cost now

Fare dodger ends up with a bill 90 times more expensive than his original ticket Charles Graham

The Leader of Wigan Council, council chief exec Alison McKenzie-Folan, Deputy Mayor Kevin Anderson, Councillors, staff and guests at the hub

Youth hub a hit with Wigan borough youngsters Sian Jones

Haigh Hall

The 29th Earl of Crawford - whose family built Haigh Hall - has died Gaynor Clarke

Letters To Heaven memorial postbox

Bereaved parents launch 'Letters To Heaven' memorial postbox and bench Lucinda Herbert

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Wigan Magistrates' Court

Wigan teenager jailed after being found driving a car that wasn't his Charles Graham

Road works on Preston Road, Standish, near Pepper Lane junction.

Road narrowing work to be partially reversed Charles Graham

One of the speeding motorists has been punished; the other two are awaiting sentence

Three Wigan motorists all convicted of breaking the speed limit by 30mph Charles Graham

A total of 58 hackney carriage drivers voted in favour of the new fares and 23 voted against

The price of taxi fares could go up as cabbies respond to cost of living crisis George Lythgoe

Ian Rogers, who appeared in Wigan Town Hall representing the Wigan Taxi Drivers and Owners Coalition

Black cab fares in Wigan have been hiked George Lythgoe

Mobile speed camera locations have been revealed by Lancashire Road Safety Partnership for March

Mobile speed camera locations have been revealed for March Helen Nicholas

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Damien Williams failed to tell police who was driving his car when it was involved in a motoring offence

Four-figure bill for Wigan motorist who failed to co-operate with the police Charles Graham

Vulcan Road, Marsh Green, sealed off in February 2022

Terrorism suspects still under investigation 13 months after 'bomb factory' raid Charles Graham

The hearing was told that the DWP was defrauded by Barlow over a three-month period in 2021

DWP employee faces multiple charges of fraud Charles Graham

Wigan and Leigh court

The latest court round-up Charles Graham

Akeel Kadir arriving for a hearing at Liverpool Crown Court

Corruption trial of police officer who lives in Wigan is delayed until next year Charles Graham

Police swooped on an address on March 7

Two arrested after police seize class A drugs in a Wigan house raid Charles Graham

The tobacco seized by police from shops in Leigh

Police display haul of illegal tobacco after shop raids Charles Graham

Wigan Magistrates' Court

A 39-year-old Wigan woman denies charges of harassment and abuse Charles Graham

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Buddy having fun in the snow at Jubilee Park, Ashton-in-Makerfield.

IN PICTURES: Wintry scenes in Wigan Michelle Adamson

Wigan gritter ready for action

Winter maintenance in full swing Sian Jones

Make sure you vehicle is prepared for wintry conditions

Drivers warned as winter weather is forecast this week Jon Peake

The Government has been warned more extreme weather linked to climate change will mean more fire risks to the public, and faces calls for more investment from the firefighters' union.

More fires in Greater Manchester during last year's record heatwave Adam Care

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The data showed 9.4 per cent of people in Wigan had no qualifications

One in 10 Wigan workers and jobseekers has no qualifications Andrew Dowdeswell

(L-R) Ann and Pete Quigley with Brenda Wainwright standing at a bus stop on Market Street, Atherton

The Wigan borough town where people feel trapped by public transport George Lythgoe

One of the defibs installed at eight pubs in Wigan

Defibs installed in eight pubs Sian Jones

Tony Baldwin was the co-organiser for the Summerfest event, but soon it went sour

Angry Whatsapp messages lay bare the confusion behind festival cancellation Alan Weston

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Thousands helped by Wigan Council's cost of living crisis support scheme Charles Graham

The census survey taken across England and Wales in March 2021 shows of the 329,330 usual residents in Wigan, 166,333 are women – accounting for 50.5 per cent of the area's population.

What Census 2021 shows about women in Wigan Sonja Tutty

Families across the borough have been affected by the cap on universal credit

Wigan families having their benefits capped despite not being expected to work Adam Care

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Reception have been celebrating West Indian culture and ended the week with a Notting Hill style carnival, wearing bright colours and listening to reggae music .

CLASS ACT: Marus Bridge Primary School Michelle Adamson

WIGAN - 01-03-23 Councillor Debbie Parkinson has started a petition and campaigning to get a crossing near St Marie's primary school, Avondale Street, Standish - there has been a few incidents and would like plans to make the roads near the school safer for pedestrians.

Petition begins for new crossing in Wigan as parents fear for children's safety Matt Pennington

Amazon staff with pupils at Meadowbank Primary School's breakfast club

School's breakfast club receives Red Nose Day donations from Amazon workers Gaynor Clarke

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Inspira: Lancashire employability charity helping 12,600 people a year Jack Marshall

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Anne Calland (right) visits B's Cafe at Belong Atherton for a chat with Admiral Nurse, Bridget Lawler (left)

New Wigan dementia cafés welcome first guests Charles Graham

Analysis of the figures by QS Supplies, a bathroom supplier, shows there are 13 publicly available toilets in Wigan – five of which are accessible to those with disabilities.

Toilet map shows just a handful of accessible conveniences in Wigan Will Grimond

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Protect your pets from the frosty winter chills Nigel Booth

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Lisa Nandy MP: The Government is letting our veterans down Lisa Nandy

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Review: David Attenborough's Wild Isles showcases treasures worth preserving Philip Cunnington

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IN PICTURES: Family Mile at Run Wigan Festival 2023 Michelle Adamson

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30 photos from the Run Wigan Festival 2023 Michelle Adamson

A young Elaine is crowned queen for the day during the 1953 coronation celebrations in Beech Hill. Doing the crowning is rugby legend Joe Egan

Pensioner's memories of when she was crowned Queen in Wigan Charles Graham

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Plan revealed for apartment building with 27 homes on site of former social club Gaynor Clarke

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RHS offer £1 entry to its gardens for low income households Dennis Morton

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Members of RMT Union vote to accept pay offer from Network Rail Sam Johnson

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7 gardening laws Brits might unintentionally break this spring Dennis Morton

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I Am Georgina season 2 release date and how to watch new series Charlotte Hawes

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