Politics

Inside the food pantry at St Stephen's Church in Wigan

Wigan community centres could shut down ‘if they don’t get help soon’ George Lythgoe

Protestors demand answers of Kilhey Court asylum seeker decision George Lythgoe

One of the Community Information Panels in Manchester City centre

Youth Network urges businesses to support campaign for young people Sophie Berkley

Beth Fletcher, who lives on Mosley Common Road

Campaigners celebrate after plans for 16m 5G mast are thrown out George Lythgoe

Kilhey Court in Standish is now being used to house asylum seekers

Migrant hotels bill climbs to £8m a day Patrick Daly

Nugent Care's office base in Liverpool

Care service told it must improve after watchdog inspection George Lythgoe

GM Mayor Andy Burnham at the Stagecoach Wigan depot in Ashton-in-Makerfield in August when there was a month to go until the launch of the Bee Network and franchised bus service for the city region

Buzz in the air with just one week to go before launch of the Bee Network Charles Graham

A British Medical Association picket outside Wigan Infirmary earlier this year

Hospitals brace themselves for strike by consultants and junior doctors together Charles Graham

Overcrowding is calculated by looking at how many rooms are available in a residence and assessing whether they are adequate for the number of people living there.

Overcrowded homes by the thousand Will Grimond

An artist's impression of some of the new homes proposed for the former Pemberton colliery site

Developer unveils plans for more homes on former colliery estate Charles Graham

Figures from the Environment Agency show storm overflows were used 2,911 times within Wigan's local authority boundaries in 2022, discharging for a total of around 14,703 hours.

Thousands of sewage overflows last year Will Grimond

REWIND: pupils, staff, events and celebrities at Standish High School 1996 to 20... Charles Graham

Flags and placards were waved by junior doctors on the picket line outside Wigan Infirmary earlier this year

Junior doctors and consultants prepare to strike at same time Gaynor Clarke

Katy Brittain with Jo Willmott, director of social care and transformation at Wigan Council

Wigan community organisation to provide vital health and screening Matt Pennington

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

Lisa Nandy MP: Our schools must be safe and secure Lisa Nandy

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: Is any part of devolution working? Chris Green

Jonathan Hogg was the victim of a dog attack

American bully XL dogs – responsible for death of Wigan dad - to be banned Matthew George

The now closed Corner House at Wrightington

Plans submitted to demolish former pub-restaurant and build homes Charles Graham

Our Town is returning for the third year running

Cleaner Greener scheme returns for third year Sian Jones

Businesses will be able to apply for a licence for the A-boards at the initial cost of £100 then £55 every year going forward, Wigan Town Hall (pictured) was told.

Impact of fines for unauthorised advertising boards George Lythgoe

Members of the community gathered in Market Place, Standish to take part in a protest against plans to accommodate asylum seekers at Kilhey Court

'Peaceful protest' to oppose plans to house asylum seekers in hotel Gaynor Clarke

Consumers are more proactive in seeking out better deals

Car insurance costs to rise for the majority of drivers Chris Richards

Event organisers hold a photo of Barbara.

Celebration of life held for community inspiration who helped thousands Matt Pennington

CGI of the proposed One Murphy Hub on Wigan Road, Golborne

Vast employment hub and two new drive-thrus go before planners George Lythgoe

New figures from the DVLA show there 8,788 low-emission vehicles were registered in Wigan as of March 2023 – up from 5,656 the year before, and 1,148 in 2018

Nearly 8,800 low-emission vehicles now registered in Wigan Adam Care

The then Mayor Coun Marie Morgan and Sky Sports rugby league presenter Phil Clarke get the 2022 Memory Walk underway at Haigh Woodland Park

Memory Walks to help families affected by dementia Sian Jones

Haigh Hall in Wigan as it undergoes a multi-million-pound transformation

Progress of iconic landmark's makeover is hailed George Lythgoe

Rachael Flaszczak (middle) with Ben Morgan and Olivia McCaffrey in The Snug, Atherton

Could returning bus service help bring back thriving nightlife? George Lythgoe

RETRO: famous politicians - including several Prime Ministers - on visits to Wig... Charles Graham

The Green Flag is raised at Wigan's Mesnes Park

Celebrations as Green Flag is raised at 'jewel in the crown' Wigan park Gaynor Clarke

An educational psychologist at work. Picture from the AEP

Council child psychologists vote for industrial action in pay row Charles Graham

Site of former job centre on Liverpool Road in Hindley

Derelict jobs centre homes plan George Lythgoe