Politics

Rosie Cooper has stood down as Labour MP for West Lancashire

Politics By-election looms in West Lancashire as Rosie Cooper stands down as Labour MP Amy Gibbons

Business Controversial plans for two new drive-thrus in Wigan withdrawn George Lythgoe

Politics Borough MP speaks out in support of Small Business Saturday Gaynor Clarke

People Disadvantaged pupils fell further behind classmates during the pandemic Andrew Dowdeswell

Politics Free gym membership for all Wigan army vets "costs too much" George Lythgoe

People Census 2021: How many veterans are living in Wigan? Katie Williams

Politics Culture boom that has seen £14.3m investment leaves one ward feeling "neglected" George Lythgoe

Politics Wigan shops could be transformed into homeless shelters for rough sleepers George Lythgoe

Politics Folk now "choosing between heating, rent, and food" after council rent hike George Lythgoe

Politics Wigan Council marks White Ribbon Day with Love Is Not Abuse campaign Holly Pritchard

People IN PICTURES: A last look at Wigan's Galleries shopping centre before the demoli... Michelle Adamson

Politics Groundbreaking finally takes place at £135m Wigan Galleries redevelopment Charles Graham

Education Two Wigan sixth form colleges to be hit by staff walk-out Charles Graham

News Plans to tackle litter and flytipping after it emerged it costs council £4m George Lythgoe

People Council housing to be reviewed for "hazards" following tragic death of toddler George Lythgoe

People Wigan Community Choir tunes up for its Christmas concert Charles Graham

People Gambling shops' grip on Wigan town centre has created fear and anger George Lythgoe

People Wigan's winter warm hubs Sian Jones

Politics Huge spike in referrals sees more than 900 people seek help from food banks Holly Pritchard

Politics Festive joy on its way to retirement complex thanks to councillors' donation Holly Pritchard

Politics Call to provide free gym membership for army veterans George Lythgoe

Politics Work begins on extension to popular walking and cycling route Holly Pritchard

People Residents urged to use credit unions not loan sharks in cost-of-living crisis Gaynor Clarke

Politics Wigan's roads will soon be clear of weeds as workers tackle backlog Holly Pritchard

People Community café and judo hub ‘rotting away’ to receive £211k rejuvenation George Lythgoe

Politics IN PICTURES: Frost Fest Christmas parade Holly Pritchard

People Network of warm spaces opens to help people during cost-of-living crisis Sian Jones

Politics Lisa Nandy MP: More must be done to improve standard of homes Lisa Nandy

Politics Chris Green MP: Politics and sport should not mix Chris Green

News Wigan road closed after overnight floods Holly Pritchard

Politics Work underway on Scholes village project Sian Jones

Politics Dozens more property repossession claims in Wigan during the summer Katie Williams