Politics

An outspoken music promoter, a former council worker, a controversial comedian and a father and son duo are among those seeking election.

A project aimed at encouraging women to run for political office is holding an event to inspire Wiganers.

The returning officer at the centre of the Bryn by-election which was ruled unlawful by a top judge will not face a police investigation.

Cash-strapped Labour councils have called on John McDonnell to commit to handing local authorities extra fund-raising powers on “day one” of a Labour government.

A maverick councillor’s actions are once again being looked into under the council’s standards procedures.

A leading Wigan environmental campaigner has cast doubts on the region’s attempts to go green ahead of a major summit.

Government plans to change the free school meals rules are “cruel” and will make vulnerable families suffer.

A former Wigan councillor says he is considering suing the town hall for a second time after he accused bosses of repeating the slur that led to his getting a libel payout in the first place.

Controversial plans for hundreds more homes on a former golf course will be heard by the planning committee.

A local MP has given her full backing to her former employer’s campaign to help shoppers struggling with faulty goods and poor service.

A Wigan cultural organisation is celebrating making history after receiving a share of regional arts funding.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester was quizzed by Wiganers on an array of subjects at a public question time event last night.