Opinion

Coun Danny Fletcher, Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue, Wigan Council leader Coun David Molyneux, Coun Jenny Bullen and Coun Andrew Bullen in Ashton town centre

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Government's £6.6m is a welcome boost for Ashton Yvonne Fovargue

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: The Government is working hard to deliver a better future James Grundy

Rishika was one of the rulers in Channel 4's new reality game show Rise and Fall

Rise and Fall review: Channel 4's new show leaves you hoping for a revolution Philip Cunnington

Luke Marsden with (left to right) Joe Swash, Georgia Harrison and Gogglebox's Sandra Martin appearing together on Big Brother's Bit On The Side in 2018

LUKE MARSDEN: saluting the bravery of 'revenge porn' victim Georgia Harrison Luke Marsden

The infuriating cocos nucifera

Going through the five stages of grief with houseplants | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

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

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: PM’s success in key negotiations Chris Green

Sir David Attenborough, filming for Wild Isles series, next to Common puffins (Fratercula arctica), Skomer Island, off Pembrokeshire coast, Wales

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

Pigeons are proving something of a menace in Wigan town centre

LUKE MARSDEN: What to do about Wigan's pigeon plague? Luke Marsden

The trusty hot water bottle

Being wrong never felt to good… | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall

Gary’s victory - now licence payers must have the same BBC freedom David Montgomery

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue: Local GPs are bedrock of our NHS Yvonne Fovargue

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: Government’s real council tax position James Grundy

Marsha Thomason plays DS Jenn Townsend in The Bay

Review: The Bay may not be subtle, but it will keep you hooked Philip Cunnington

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with staff as he views a drone used for surveillance of vessels in distress, during a visit to the Home Office joint control centre in Dover

LUKE MARSDEN: Wigan needs migration but there need to be stricter controls Luke Marsden

No, you don't accidentally eat 600 spiders a year in your sleep...

Eating spiders, knuckle-cracking, and tea | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: Delivering serious and right message Chris Green

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP: Football fans have waited long enough for change Lisa Nandy

Sinead Keenan joined the cast of ITV drama Unforgotten as DCI Jessica James, with Sanjeev Bhaskar returning as DI Sunny Khan

Review: Unforgotten has lost Nicola Walker, but it's still the best thing on ITV Philip Cunnington

LUKE MARSDEN: Love Island star Keanan is doing Wigan proud Luke Marsden

Let’s play the takeaway game…

Let’s play the takeaway game… | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall

Tom Penman with his royal correspondence

Wigan 90-year-old reflects on past coronations and looks forward to the next Tom Penman

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: I would support assisted dying law Yvonne Fovargue

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: Plans very much on track for new railway station James Grundy

High beams. Photo by Christopher Furlong Getty Images

Blinded at 60mph and you barely bat an eye | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall

Desperate Measures review: Get past episode one and this drama measures up well Philip Cunnington

Some keyboard warriors have been trying to cancel Luke Marsden, he says

LUKE MARSDEN: I'm giving up wokeism for Lent Luke Marsden

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP: Giving people the skills to progress Lisa Nandy

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: In the zone wasting your money Chris Green

Leila Farzad starred in BBC1 police drama Better

Better TV Review: BBC1's new police drama is okay, but could do Better Philip Cunnington

Wigan also ranks in the top 10 for high street-related crime

LUKE MARSDEN: Wigan isn't as safe as it used to be Luke Marsden

Candles, wonderful candles.

Welcome to the fun-house mirror world of candles | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall