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St David's Church in Haigh

The 19 Wigan churches which could soon close George Lythgoe

Popular Emo Bands

Take a trip down Memory Lane with Emo anthems! Jordan James

MEMORY LANE: pupils, staff, visitors and events at Bedford High School, 1996-201... Charles Graham

Around 25 youngsters were left at a bus stop in Standish town centre for more than an hour because their public transport to Orrell went in the wrong direction

Pupils stranded after new bus driver takes wrong route Charles Graham

CPR Training being delivered to students

Breathing life into UK communities: the rising need for CPR knowledge Mark McShane

CGI of what the new Endoscopy unit extension could look at Wigan Infirmary

Hospital trust lands £11.9m for two new developments to cut waiting times George Lythgoe

The Observer building in Rowbottom Square

Former home of the Wigan Observer will now have offices included in upgrade George Lythgoe

A general view of Saddleback Road where the stabbing took place

Council responds to residents' criticism following stabbing Charles Graham

RETRO: Wigan chefs cooking up treats in the kitchen - 1985-2010 Charles Graham

Silas Nicholls will arrive as Lancashire Teaching Hospitals' new chief executive early next year

Chief executive of Wigan's hospitals steps down to join neighbouring NHS trust Paul Faulkner

A woman heating her feet on a chilly winter day

Expert shares seven essential autumn energy-saving tips for homeowners Chris Richards

Structural damage caused by the removal of a safe has put two major parts of the Old Courts out of action, hitting revenue badly

Arts organisation forced to axe jobs and stall major projects Charles Graham

REWIND: pictures of visitors, staff and events at the old Wigan History Shop 199... Charles Graham

There are only two National Highways roadworks to be aware of in the Wigan area over the next couple of weeks

Only two major roadworks for motorists to beware Will Grimond

The grinning would-be thief with the side of beef impaled on a fork

Would-be thief caught on film trying to steal a whole roast beef from carvery Charles Graham

Oli France cycled 1,636 miles through Africa

Wigan adventurer completes first step in global challenge Gaynor Clarke

Eckersley Mills, a vast sprawl of largely derelict industrial buildings, are to be transformed into a food hall, business units and accommodation under a multi-million-pound project

Civic Trust special talk on mammoth Eckersley Mills plans Charles Graham

The Famous Pagefield remains empty after closing its doors in 2015

14 commercial properties empty or for sale in and around Wigan Matt Pennington

The footpath alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Wigan Pier which has been swamped with stagnant water for years

Trust finally pledges to plug canal leak that has swamped footpath for years Charles Graham

CLASS ACT: Wigan dance school celebrates anniversary Michelle Adamson

SCHOOLDAY MEMORIES: pictures from Ashton's The Byrchall High 1987 to 2009 Charles Graham

Andrea Jack with her assistance dog Ruby

Wigan woman can keep working thanks to help from disability assistance dog Ruby Gaynor Clarke

Standishgate, Wigan

Nine of the cosiest pubs Sian Jones

A Metrolink tram

Town waiting to be hooked up to Metrolink George Lythgoe

The grand frontage of the Thomas Burke Wetherspoons pub in Leigh

Wetherspoon pub hailed by real ale buffs in new CAMRA guide Charles Graham

Wigan Athletic players join staff at Westwood Motor Group, Ince, to officially open their newly refurbished offices in Ince.

Car showroom re-opens after major refurbishment Sian Jones

Scott and Lindsey Formby with their smart if unusual escorts. Picture by jrowlands photography

Wedding couple escorted by fleet of HGV tractor units Charles Graham

People gathered at Haigh Woodland Park for the annual Memory Walk

Tenth anniversary charity walk held for Alzheimer's Matt Pennington

Doctor Who star Sylvester McCoy, right, meets fans and poses for photographs.

IN PICTURES: Wigan Comic Con 2023 Michelle Adamson

Whelley, Wigan

One-star food hygiene ratings in July and August Sian Jones

REWIND: pictures of 74 new-born Wigan babies August 2009 to April 2010 Charles Graham

Lakeside Care Home celebrates winning the Charity Initiative of the Year Award

Care home staff saluted Charles Graham