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A group of Ukranian school children visit Heinz factory Kitt Green Wigan 2002

RETRO: Wigan events in 2002 - Michelle Adamson

The first of the flag ship walks to signal the start of The Big Wigan Walk Week took part in Pennington Flash

The launch of Big Wigan Walk Week Sian Jones

Department for Work and Pensions figures show around 44,200 households in Wigan are eligible to receive up to £900 in cost-of-living payments.

Tens of thousands of Wigan households to receive support payment Andrew Dowdeswell

Gemma Crossley will be the official starter for Race for Life at Haydock Park Racecourse

Special honour for Wigan mum diagnosed with cancer after social media post Gaynor Clarke

Unity dance group

Dancers wow Britain's Got Talent judges Sian Jones

Wigan Council is dealing with thousands of rat infestations - such as this brown rat - every year, according to new research

Wigan Council dealt with thousands of cases of rat infestations last year Alan Weston

Greater Manchester follows the overall trend across Great Britain where there is an ever-rising number of e-scooter casualties.

Increase in the number of people injured in e-scooter collisions Sonja Tutty

A general view of Orpington Street where fire broke out in the cab of a truck

Cause of late night Wigan lorry blaze is under investigation Charles Graham

Police want to be sure that 35-year-old James is safe

Police concerned for safety of 35-year-old last seen on Friday Charles Graham

Mayor of Wigan Coun Marie Morgan in the new van with consort Coun Clive Morgan and the team at Daffodils Dreams

Departing mayor provides new wheels for organisation helping Wigan families Gaynor Clarke

CLASS ACT: Castle Hill St Philip's CE Primary School, Hindley Michelle Adamson

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Police have been searching a reservoir in Portugal as the search for missing Madeleine McCann continues.

British couple claim shrine found at McCann search site in Portugal Rochelle Barrand

A scandal has hit This Morning after Phillip Schofield's departure exposed major issues behind the scenes of the ITV show (Image: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)

Phillip Schofield and the crisis engulfing This Morning explained Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Love Island 2023 is due to kick off sooner, with a new batch of islanders ready to be dropped into the Mallorca villa for a summer of love and drama. (Credit: ITV)

Love Island 2023: ITV reveals new cast for 10th series of hit show Heather Carrick

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Gavel and scales

The latest court round-up Charles Graham

Tyler Pilling was going at almost 40mph over the speed limit when caught

Young motorist banned for hitting speeds of up to 109mph on the motorway Charles Graham

A man has been arrested after a fatal crash on the M62

Man arrested following fatal crash on M62 Jon Peake

Katie Hesketh's case was dealt with by what is called "single justice procedure" whereby a magistrate can find someone guilty of certain offences without their even being there

Woman to challenge guilty verdict over motorist disclosure failure Charles Graham

The yellow HGV crashed into the barrier on the M6

Caught on camera: HGV crashes into barrier on M6 and drives off Gaynor Clarke

ASLEF is one of the rail unions whose members will walk out next week

Train operator warns Wigan passengers to brace themselves for disruption Alan Weston

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Liam hasn't been seen since the morning of Friday May 26 at Atherleigh Hospital

Police increasingly concerned for safety of missing 28-year-old Charles Graham

PD Trevor. CREDIT: Lancashire Police Dog Unit

Girls are no distraction for clever police dog on his first week at work Lucinda Herbert

Brianna Ghey

New trial date set for teens accused of murdering schoolgirl Brianna Ghey Lynda Roughley

The Brick's CEO Keely Dalfen thanks Ruth Baxendale and Adam Baxendale, from Lansafe, for installing a new security system

Wigan security firm helps charity project targeted by thieves Gaynor Clarke

Craig Knox had initially pleaded not guilty to the stalking charge but then changed his plea before it could go to trial

Delay to sentencing of man who admitted to a three-month stalking campaign Charles Graham

One of many arrests made during the Operation Sceptre clampdown

Knife crackdown sees 180 blades taken off the streets of Greater Manchester Charles Graham

The pair will next appear at Bolton Crown Court for a pre-trial preparation hearing on September 1

Trial date set for two men denying rape and sex assault charges Charles Graham

Tanveer Hussain was due to appear at Preston Magistrates' Court today

Man due to appear in court charged with rape and assault Charles Graham

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El Nino: how will the weather phenomenon affect the UK? Beth Franklin

Yellow weather warning for Lancashire. Source: Met Office

Strong winds to sweep Lancashire in yellow weather alert: Coastal safety tips Lucinda Herbert

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

Business See more

Coun Susan Gambles with representatives of Jigsaw Homes Group and Wigan Council at a new housing development on Bryn Road, Ashton

Residents settle into new homes built on site of former Wigan church Gaynor Clarke

If an employer finds there are no other choices than to make redundancies, then there are strict rules on consulting staff that they must follow.

A quarter of North West employers 'set to axe staff' in the next 12 months Charles Graham

Lowton St Luke's Primary School pupils taking part in the planting activity with some of the Murphy team

Engineering firm creates a forest garden for primary school pupils Finlay Rowden

A new Iranian takeaway serving traditional Persian cuisine, The Art of Persia,opens in Standish. They have a weekly menu, serve different dishes each day and customers have to order the day before: Leila Alopoor and husband Farhad Jamali

Latest takeaway hopes to introduce residents to new cuisine Matt Pennington

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Engineers testing the land where Westwood Hall used to stand

Engineers test suitability of land for development Charles Graham

A Wigan Council Blue Plaque was unveiled for Mary O'Shaughnessy at Ashton-in-Makerfield Library. The new Mayor of Wigan borough Coun Kevin Anderson was in attendance.

Courageous Wigan war-time heroine honoured with blue plaque Charles Graham

Squirrels Children’s Day Nursery on Cook Street, Leigh

Failing nursery where ‘child was left outside alone’ could be turned into flats George Lythgoe

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Trainees from The Hamlet were invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace

Wigan trainees attend Buckingham Palace garden party Gaynor Clarke

A visit to Haigh Woodland Park is always fun during half term. They are also hosting an event Minibeast Hunt & Clay Creatures on Monday May 29.

Seven things to do with the family in Wigan during this upcoming half term Matt Pennington

Staff, students and residents enjoying the outdoor space.

High school brings care home into full bloom Michelle Adamson and Sian Jones

REWIND: rolling back the years with 18 archive pictures of Winstanley Charles Graham

Health See more

Jack Farnworth has launched a fundraiser to help pay towards vets' bills for his beloved Rottweiler Boston.

The owner of poorly Boston the Rottweiler is facing a huge vets' bill Alan Weston

Chair of the Association for Children Damaged by Hormone Pregnancy Tests Marie Lyon

Campaigning mum's "profound disappointment" at High Court ruling Sian Harrison

Windsor House Care Home in Standish wants to create a sensory garden for residents

Care home appeals for volunteers to give its garden a makeover Charles Graham

Opinion See more

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP: Time to end leasehold scandal Lisa Nandy

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: General election now on the horizon Chris Green

The now closed Wickes store at Robin Park

LUKE MARSDEN: We need a Robin Park shuttle bus to prevent more shop closures Luke Marsden

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The main road through this built-up area was one of the noisiest roads in 2022

Wigan's nosiest streets Sian Jones

Here are 15 Wigan grot spots that we hope will one day disappear or enjoy a new lease of life

Ugly pageant: Wigan's grottiest eyesores in 2023 Charles Graham

Kids have fun on the balance bike course for under fives.

IN PICTURES: Cycle Three Sisters event Michelle Adamson

REWIND: picture memories from over the decades of Haigh village, the hall and wo... Charles Graham

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David Judd, 55, had been unpacking his clothes just hours after arriving home when he suddenly spotted the venomous arachnid.

Holidaymaker find venomous scorpion in suitcase after trip abroad Sophie Wills

A convertable BMW was washed out to see after parking on a beach in Cornwall

Convertible BMW gets washed out to sea after parking on the beach Rebecca Braybrook

Chipotle Mayo and Creamy Ranch will land in McDonald’s stores this week.

McDonald’s launches 2 new dips - here’s when they land in stores Sophie Wills

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The fox cub was discovered in the village of Langley Moor, Durham in a carrier bag. Inside there was also a message penned on the back of a paper Greggs bag.

Fox cub rescued after being found with ‘my mam died, help me’ note Sophie Wills

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Gregg Wallace quit Inside the Factory after ‘offending female staff’ Charlotte Hawes

The Red Arrows have a packed schedule for June 2023

Where to watch Red Arrows displays in June 2023 Rebecca Braybrook

The Middletons are amongst those close to the royal family who took out taxpayer-backed loans during the pandemic

Here are the royal family members that took taxpayer-backed loans Rebecca Braybrook