Traffic and Travel

St Helens Road in Leigh has been closed by the police

Main road in Wigan borough closed as police investigation gets under way Gaynor Clarke

The collision took place near Appley Bridge railway station

Person dies after being hit by a train Charles Graham

Gareth Roper

Man killed by hit-and-run driver after police left him barefoot miles from home Kim Pilling

A general view of Standish High Street near to where the collision took place

Woman arrested after out-of-control car smashes into railings Charles Graham

A Northern train carriage

Train operator to pilot sign language announcements Charles Graham

A youngster races around the Three Sisters circuit in Wigan for the Speed of Sight family fun day

Charity to host disability track day Sian Jones

Twist Lane and Atherleigh Way

Driver hospitalised after crash involving fire engine Sian Jones

The Merc is put onto a low-loader by police after its discovery down a dirt track

Stolen high performance car undergoes forensic tests Charles Graham

Four of the roadworks are expected to cause delays of between 10 and 30 minutes

Seven road closures for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight Will Grimond

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

RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch in Wigan last month to address a public meeting about planned ticket office closures

Consultation on planned controversial ticket office closures was a 'sham' Alan Weston

Consumers are more proactive in seeking out better deals

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

Figures show 8.2 per cent of people in Wigan were cycling at least once a month in the year to November 2022 – a fall from 12.6 per cent in 2019

Fewer cyclists in Wigan than before pandemic Will Grimond

Jake Barrett

Man sentenced to four years in prison for drug supply Sian Jones

The breath-taking Maldives

Top tips when traveling to the 10 most sought-after vacation locations Lily Berry

The M6

M6 officially rated as the worst motorway in the country Catherine Musgrove

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

Delays on M65 between Preston and Blackburn Matthew Calderbank

Stagecoach is offering ex-Wilko the chance to go for bus driver jobs

Job interview offer to ex-Wilko staff Charles Graham

The suspicious car is put onto a low-loader in Abram

Police seized another car with cloned plates Charles Graham

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

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

Some closures are already in place with a further five beginning over the next two weeks

Road closures: nine for motorists to be aware of over the next fortnight Marieta Marinova

Appley Bridge station

Man loses foot after being struck by a train Charles Graham

Farhad Sharif (left) and Obid Hussain (right) at Azadi Barber Lounge, Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield. The shop front with shutters was intentionally rammed into by a truck, caught on CCTV, causing damage to the shutters and needs a new frontage.

Flat bed van causes extensive damage after being deliberately reversed into shop Alan Weston

Wigan Magistrates' Court

Latest court round-up Charles Graham

Police at the scene of the incident involving a motorcyle and car, on Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, near Edward Drive.

Ashton-in-Makerfield road smash update Sian Jones

Police at the scene of serious incident involving a motorcyle and car, on Bolton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, near Edward Drive.

Four injured in serious crash Sian Jones

Six closures will begin over the next two weeks with a further two already in place

Road closures: eight for motorists to dodge over the next fortnight Will Grimond

Wigan and Leigh court

The latest court round-up Charles Graham

Ladies Lane in Hindley will reopen to traffic on Sunday

Road to reopen within days after closure for bridge replacement project Gaynor Clarke

A Ford Transit Tipper lorry similar to that driven by Firicel Buruiana

Big bill for van driver caught without vehicle documents Charles Graham

Three of the major works are expected to cause delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour

Road closures: nine for drivers to be aware of over the next fortnight Andrew Dowdeswell