Andy Johnson

Jack and Alex Johnson

Money raised by charity Joining Jack helps to create 'life-changing' technology Gaynor Clarke

Saddle up for the Wigan Bike Ride

Time to use pedal power as Wigan Bike Ride returns Gaynor Clarke

Jack Johnson, the schoolboy who inspired his parents to set up charity Joining Jack, will present the official match ball for the wheelchair rugby league world cup final

Wigan schoolboy to present match ball at wheelchair rugby league world cup final Gaynor Clarke

The Wigan 10k returns on Sunday

Hundreds of people will head to park for 10th annual Wigan 10k Gaynor Clarke

Grand Arcade's centre manager Mike Matthews and marketing executive Gill Sarath do the Joining Jack salute with Jack Johnson, right

Wigan shopping centre chooses its first charity of the year Gaynor Clarke

Joining Jack founders Alex and Andy Johnson with their son Jack

Pedal power at the sixth annual Wigan Bike Ride Gaynor Clarke

Sean O'Loughlin

Things To Do Rugby league star turns attention to another sport as starter of Wigan Bike Ride Gaynor Clarke

Crossing the start line at last year's Wigan Bike Ride

Wigan Bike Ride organisers target £150k for charity Gaynor Clarke

The annual Run Wigan event returned to the town after a two year break because of the pandemic. Hundreds of runners took part in the half marathon, 10 mile, 5k and family one mile runs around the town centre.

Run Wigan Festival total revealed Sian Jones

Joy as Run Wigan Festival returns after pandemic forced cancellations Gaynor Clarke

Stars will be added to Believe Square for Joseph's Goal and Joining Jack

Two charities to be recognised with stars on Wigan's walk of fame Gaynor Clarke

Gill Morgan, Vikki Hodkinson and Kath Pearson ready to ride

Wigan Bike Ride’s return raises thousands of pounds for good cause Gaynor Clarke

Last year's bike ride

Wigan Bike Ride is cancelled but will be held virtually instead Gaynor Clarke