But there’s a lot more than Halloween happenings, as you’ll see. Many of the photographs are being re-published for the first time since they were taken exactly a decade ago.
1. Wigan news pictures from late October 2016
Joanna Livermore and David Hammond with Poppy at an event where dogs dressed up for Halloween at Dogs Country Club, Lowton Photo: Julian Brown
2. Wigan news pictures from late October 2016
From left, Stephanie Gore, Sharon Axon and Lauren Horsey, at the Care Leavers Awards, an Oscars-style event to celebrate the special achievements of young people in care, held at DW Stadium, Wigan Photo: MA
3. Wigan news pictures from late October 2016
Children and families make Star Wars-themed crafts, lanterns and masks, part of half-term craft workshop at Christ Church Pennington, Leigh. Photo: MA
4. Wigan news pictures from late October 2016
Landlord Jean Cubas with scary creatures, ghosts and ghouls awaiting visitors to the Halloween events at The Wellfield Hotel, Beech Hill Photo: MA