Blackburn

The Mila Mini Market on Heath Street in Golborne which sold a vape to an under-18

Shop fined over underage vape sale

Wigan North Western

Disruption for rail passengers

Officers from Lancashire Police are appeal for anyone who has seen 37-year-old Stephen Pennington from Blackburn to come forward.

'He has deformed toes' - Cops spark hunt for missing sex offender

Terry Fisher from Sold.co.uk

Why Wigan is now a red-hot property goldmine

University of Central Lancashire Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Baldwin speaks at the event.

University celebrates 40 years of partner college collaboration

A sunny Sunday afternoon in the pub with the whole family needn't break the bank - if you know where to look

Sunday roast and drink for £10 at Hungry Horse pubs in Lancashire

Wigan named among UK’s cheapest cities for university students

Wigan named among UK’s cheapest cities for university students, according to lat...

These are some of the cheapest places in England in which to buy a house

The 15 cheapest places to buy a house in England named

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the average Wigan house price in the year to December was £186,594 – a 0.5 per cent increase on November.

Small rise in local house prices

Connor Borthwick

Fine for firm over young man's crush death

Wigan Wallgate station

Disruption as trains stopped in Wigan

Video grab from footage as Police have mocked a group of dopey dealers who were caught after they videoed themselves bagging up illegal drugs.

Watch dopey drug dealers film themselves bagging up heroin and cocaine

Shaun Maloney has suggested James McArthur and James McCarthy might join him, Emmerson Boyce and Gary Caldwell in management

Wigan Athletic chief tips more of 'Bobby's Boys' to enter management

Atherton Baptist Church where one of the telecoms masts will be sited

Up to seven new telecoms masts scheduled for borough

Chris Sze came close to giving Latics an early lead after great work from Dion Rankine

Maloney assesses draw with Blackburn - and provides injury update on Thomas

The grass verge on Hillside Avenue, Atherton

New 50ft telecoms pole destined for grass verge in Wigan borough
The town hall has been notified of plans to erect a 50ft-high telecoms mast on a grass verge.
Nick Jackson

Callum McManaman will miss the start of the season after picking up a heavy knock at Chorley last Friday

Another Wigan Athletic winger will miss start of season after injury KO

Loading platform made of scaffold system on housing development construction site

Almost 200,000 households on North West Housing Waiting List

The draw for the first round of the Carabao Cup was made on Thursday morning

Latics drawn against League One rivals in spicy Carabao Cup first-round tie

Where the Ince antennae will be located

Plan for 50ft telecoms pole approved

Local Vocals and The Brick

Choir release song with Wigan charity to help raise funds

Watch police find £17m worth of cocaine stashed in blocks of cheese

Pascal Chimbonda during his memorable one and only season with Latics

Former Wigan Athletic star given five-match stadium ban for improper conduct

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

A pub customer has been caught on CCTV placing their own hair into their food in an attempt to get a refund for their meal. (Credit: Tom Croft / SWNS)

Watch: pub customer puts their own hair into their food to get refund

Ryan Nyambe has joined League One outfit Derby

Ex-Wigan Athletic defender joins League One rivals after DW release

St Luke's Church Hall

Architects shortlisted for two national prizes
Patrick Wilson Architects of Library Street, Wigan, are thrilled to announce that their outstanding project, St Luke's Church Hall, has been shortlisted for not one but two prestigious national architecture awards.
Patrick Wilson

Delays on M65 between Preston and Blackburn

Breaking Boy, 14, dies at school following ‘isolated incident’

An accident on the M6 has caused delays throughout the afternoon

Long M6 delays after bank holiday Monday incident sees two lanes closed

New Home Agents

Ideal for growing families: three-bed detached home on the market for cut price

Pass under the massive Hoghton viaduct near to the start of your walk

The Lancs hidden gem where you've got to take your dog for a walk this spring

Josh Magennis and Omar Rekik are close to a return, but the news is less positive regarding Charlie Wyke and Jordan Cousins

Wigan Athletic chief reports mixed news on injury front

Trainers working towards their L3 Award in education and training with 3B

Wigan-based health and safety experts double the size of their training team

Shaun Maloney saw his side record another shut-out against Norwich

Attack is the best form of defence for Wigan Athletic boss

Ashley Fletcher scored his first goal in two years at Bristol City in midweek

Wigan Athletic star happy after coming in from the cold

Ashley Fletcher scored his first goal in two years at Bristol City in midweek

Wigan Athletic star happy after coming in from the cold

Youngster Charlie Hughes has been instrumental in Latics shoring up at the back

Talking football: Shaun Maloney's Wigan Athletic honeymoon continues

Shaun Maloney saw his Latics side pick up a precious point at Bristol City

Wigan Athletic boss reacts to deserved draw at Bristol City

Shaun Maloney takes his Latics side down to Bristol City on Wednesday night

Wigan Athletic boss not satisfied despite impressive start

Charlie Hughes impressed for Latics against Huddersfield

Overhaul is only part of the way there - Wigan Athletic chief

Shaun Maloney wants a big effort from the Latics fans for his first home game in charge this weekend

Talking football: Shaun Maloney's heartfelt message to the Tics faithful

Shaun Maloney steered Latics to a draw at Blackburn in his first match in charge

'Drop zone knows how we like our steak cooked...but it's time to be optimistic'

Shaun Maloney is preparing to lead out Latics at the DW Stadium for the first time as manager

Wigan Athletic boss calls for fanfare amid 'fortress' hope'

Martin Kelly won't play again this season after sustaining a serious knee injury at Blackburn

Latics defender handed devastating season injury KO

James McClean and Joe Rankin-Costello go eye-to-eye at Ewood Park

Wigan Athletic fined after admitting FA charge following Blackburn row

Callum Lang impressed at Blackburn on Monday

Wigan Athletic star aiming to pick up the most from new gaffer

Love Island 2023: I’m a Celeb winner Carl Fogarty’s daughter Claudia enters villa - and has her eye on Tom

Love Island 2023: Meet Blackburn babe Claudia

James McClean in action for Latics at Blackburn

James McClean left to reflect on a 'long day' as Latics hold Blackburn

GALLERY: Wigan Athletic fans at Blackburn

Scores on the doors!

Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Blackburn Rovers (a)

Martin Kelly posted this worrying picture on social media after the Blackburn game

Wigan Athletic boss fears the worst over Martin Kelly injury

Shaun Maloney watched his Latics side pick up a credible draw at Blackburn in the first match of his tenure

Wigan Athletic boss hails 'mentality' of his side after Blackburn draw

Some of the key Latics figures backing new boss Shaun Maloney

Wigan Athletic heroes rally behind new boss Shaun Maloney

Boy George was among the headliners at the cancelled event

Wigan rugby legend speaks for the first time about cancelled music event

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