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The aftermath of the incident on Rectory Lane, Standish

Breaking Motorist suffered serious injury in storm tree crash

The scene in Standish this afternoon

Breaking Two rescued from car hit by falling tree

Motorists on the M6 motorway at Shap Summit drive in heavy rain and spray on 20 August 2026 in Penrith, United Kingdom.

Wigan weather warning issued as Storm Boelo to bring 25-30mm of rain

A pedestrian struggles with the elements as he walks along the river in London.

Met Office weather warnings issued for Wigan as 55mph gusts forecast

A Met Office thunderstorm warning will come into force for Wigan on Wednesday.

When Met Office thunderstorm warning will be in place for Wigan

Happy memories of Wigan summers in decades past

The amber extreme heat warning covering Wigan will be in place from midnight on Wednesday (24 June) to 11:59pm on Thursday 25 June.

How hot it’s forecast to get in Wigan as extreme heat warning issued

Retro 1989
Guides and scouts gather at Haigh Hall for a summer gala parade

Soak up these sunny summer Wigan events pictured in the 1980s

Remembering the lazy, hazy days of Wigan summers of the 1970s

Wigan memories of the scorching hot summer of 1976

Don't put away your brolly just yet - April showers are on the way

Brits are rushing to buy this “storm-proof” umbrella – now 40% off

New Road in Haigh

Fallen tree blocks road

These hand warmers have fallen to their lowest price since Black Friday

Electric hand warmers drop to £9.99 as late winter prices slide

Snuggle up under a heated blanket and let the winter slip away unnoticed

This heated blanket is better than half price on Amazon right now

A fallen tree blocks Higher Lane, Aspull

Roads closed due to fallen trees

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold health alert for north west England.

When cold health alert will come into force in Wigan
Watch the Met Office forecast, as a cold health alert is issued for north west England.
Jessica Martin

Heated garments are incredibly useful in the winter - but they don't usually come this cheap

This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky coats

Cars are at their most vulnerable in the winter - and another cold snap is on the cards

Cold snap warning: 270,000 drivers break down every January

Compact hand warmers like these are perfect for winter

Cold hands this winter? These £9.99 rechargeable handwarmers will help

The cold temperatures have triggered cold weather payments for Wigan.

Wigan postcode areas eligible for £25 cold weather payment

The RSPCA is urging pet owners to observer its wintry weather advice as Storm Goretti advances on Wigan

RSPCA issues pet owner tips ahead of Storm Goretti

A heated gilet with a free power bank for £30? This is a winter bargain you mustn't miss

Get ready for Storm Goretti with this bargain heated gilet - 63% off

Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

It works like a magnet, to draw in moisture and keep it away from the glass

This £9 gadget stops your car windscreen fogging up overnight

A family walk in the snow

14 pictures of snowy scenes

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Electronic hand warmers are a great accessory on a cold day

Huge saving on these electronic hand warmers - perfect for winter days
Cold hands can make winter miserable, but a discounted pair of rechargeable hand warmers could offer quick relief for less
Gareth Butterfield

Winter is a tough time for cars - which is why breakdowns surge during the colder months

The hidden winter car problem leaving drivers stuck in the cold

BBC Weather is forecasting snow for Wigan next week, as the UKHSA has issued an amber cold health alert for north west England.

Snow forecast for Wigan next week as amber cold health alert issued

Flooding turned Wigan streets into rivers on New Year's Day

Local news review of the year Part I

Wintry Wigan pictures taken between the 1960s and 2000s

A Met Office yellow rain warning will be in place for Wigan until 23:59 on Monday.

Weather warning in force in Wigan as 60mm of rain forecast

Network Rail is warning that this weekend's nasty weather could disrupt services for Wigan train users

Bad weather alert to local railway passengers

The hand-warmers are perfect for chilly winter days

Cold hands? These £9.99 rechargeable warmers are going viral on Amazon

Winter weather is the worst time for cars - but you don’t need to spend a lot of money to prepare for it

Free winter car fixes that prevent breakdowns in freezing weather

When Wigan weather warnings will come into force as heavy rain forecast.

When Wigan weather warnings will be in place as heavy rain forecast

Miah Davy is still dealing with consequences of flood in her Walthew Lane home

The aftermath of awful New Year's Day floods

Held on by magnets, and with a soft protective lining, this windscreen cover can save you time on a cold day - and it's just £3

This £3 Black Friday bargain stops your car windscreen icing up

This is the cheapest way to heat your home with a Dyson fan

This winter hack gets you a £400 Dyson heater for a tiny monthly fee

A stock image of a broken umbrella as the Met Office issues a wind warning for Wigan.

Wigan weather warning issued as Storm Claudia to bring 50mph winds

A fleecy neck gaiter like this will keep you warm in sub-zero temperatures

This super-warm neck gaiter is just £5 in a Black Friday sale

These lightweight "snoods" are an incredibly versatile bit of outdoorwear

Bag a Regatta Multi-Tube scarf in the Regatta sale for less than £2

Hurricane Melissa pictured by satellite as it churned northwest through the Caribbean Sea on Monday evening

Why 'supercharged' Hurricane Melissa is so powerful - and dangerous

Sou-westers out for this 26-picture deluge of rain-soaked Wigan in years past

Tumella's umbrella comes with a lifetime warranty

Grab a 40% saving on this best-rated windproof umbrella

The Northern Lights as seen over Whitley Bay, in England's North East, last year

When the Northern Lights could appear over the UK this week

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend and if your clocks will update automatically.

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend

A fallen tree at St Elizabeth's Church in Aspull

More trees damaged by Storm Amy

A fallen tree on Miles Lane, Shevington

Storm Amy winds cause several trees to fall

Met Office forecast shows 50mph gusts and heavy rain for Wigan as Storm Amy named.

50mph gusts and heavy rain forecast for Wigan as Storm Amy named

Platt Bridge was badly hit by flooding in the New Year's Day storm

Community lands £20m after MP campaign

Hurricane Gabrielle could bring “persistent downpours” to UK - Wigan forecast.

How Hurricane Gabrielle could impact UK’s weather - Wigan forecast

Wigan Lower Road in Stanish Lower ground awash

Fears subside as torrential rain thankfully fails to cause major flood issues

“Risk of disruption” as Met Office issues weather warning for Wigan.

Wigan could see heavy rain as Met Office issues weather warning

RETRO - RANDOM - 1970's
Relaxing in the sun outside the Crooke Hall Inn during the long hot summer of 1976.

14 pictures from Wigan's hot summer in 1976

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