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James Anderson has been released by Lancashire

Legendary fast bowler James Anderson shocked by Lancashire departure

Lee Cattermole (pictured playing for Sunderland against Latics in 2011/12) has secured his first senior management role

Latics old-boy secures first senior role in management

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Connor Barrett gets used to his new surroundings at the Brick Community Stadium

Barrett becomes Latics’ second summer signing – ‘get a few bums off seats!’

Accrington's Benn Ward (right) competes for the ball with former Latics man Donervon Daniels (left), now with Oldham, earlier this season

Latics ready to walk away from Accy interest over valuation differences

The average private rent in Wigan reached £714 per month in the year to November

Rent prices see seven per cent increase

Dignitaries at the Standish St Wilfrid's Parish Church spire thanksgiving service. Left to right: Deputy Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Martin Ainscough; Rt Rev Dr Joe Kennedy, Bishop of Burnley; Counc Jenny Bullen, Mayor of Wigan; Rev Canon Andrew Holliday, Rector of St Wilfrid's; Coun Debbie Parkinson, Immediate Past Mayor of Wigan; and current Mayor's Consort, Coun Andrew Bullen

Service gives thanks for church spire restoration

Provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics show the average private rent in Wigan reached £709 per month in the year to October – up seven per cent from £661 a year earlier

Huge rise in the average house rent

Dara Costelloe hasn't played for Latics in the league for a month due to suspension

'Two sides to every story' - Latics ace opens up on recent frustration

Dara Costelloe is desperate for his luck to change in front of goal

Costelloe makes goal admission - 'I'm always critical of myself'

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy

Cardiff boss looks ahead to Wigan trip after stunning Prem opposition in Cup

Dara Costelloe is up and running after notching for Latics against Doncaster

Why Dara was determined to make the most of the 'open door'

Ryan Lowe never had any doubts over Dara Costelloe's ability to score goals

Why personal experience meant Lowe had 'no worries' about Costelloe's 'drought'

Dara Costelloe wheels away after opening his Latics account in the win over Doncaster

Dara's unique reaction to breaking duck - 'I let out a shout, I was just gone'

Lodge House accquired by Rambler Group in a deal by Glenville Walker

Rambler Group completes acquisition of two Burnley business centres from Seneca

Dara Costelloe impressed last season on loan at Northampton

Cobblers boss underlines threat posed by Costelloe
Northampton Town manager Kevin Nolan knows exactly what to expect from Wigan Athletic new-boy Dara Costelloe this weekend.
Paul Kendrick

Dara Costelloe finds the mark at Accrington during his most productive pre-season

Costelloe sets targets 'I want to hit' for new season

Wigan named most affordable city to live in to attend the best schools in England

Wigan named most affordable city to live in to attend the best schools in Englan...

Ryan Lowe is enjoying his first pre-season as Latics boss

Lowe reveals recruitment insight - 'I'll go after him'

Ways to keep cool as high temperatures forecast.

Five hacks to keep cool in hot weather as high temperatures forecast

Dara Costelloe gets down to work with the rest of the squad in Spain

Much more to come from Costelloe – Lowe

Dara Costelloe celebrates after marking his Latics debut with two goals at Chorley

Costelloe marks his Latics debut with match-winning contribution at Chorley

Dara Costelloe (left) and Paul Mullin (right) have added to Ryan Lowe's striking options this summer

Lowe reveals Mullin cash problem - and Costelloe masterplan!

Christian Saydee gets used to his new surroundings at Christopher Park

Why Wigan Athletic new-boy is aiming to be perfect '9' - not '10'!

Sir Ian McKellen

Sir Ian McKellen performs at Glastonbury

Dara Costelloe gets used to his new surroundings at the Brick Community Stadium

Lowe and Rioch react to Costelloe coup

Baba Adeeko competes for the ball with Dara Costelloe during Latics' clash at Northampton on the final day of last season

Latics close in on Burnley hitman
Wigan Athletic are expected to tie up the signing of Burnley striker Dara Costelloe in the next 24 hours.
Paul Kendrick

New signings Christian Saydee and Paul Mullin get to know each other at Christopher Park

Latics set an early platform for next season's rebuild

Rawal Rehman is arrested in a restaurant two days after killing three-year-old Lulu Palmisano from Burnley in a crash.

Watch: “Cocaine-fuelled” driver arrested after killing girl in crash

The Met Office has warned of rain showers

Rain is coming - this is when

Provisional figures from the Office for National Statistics show the average private rent in Wigan reached £685 per month in the year to April – up eight per cent from £634 a year prior

Big rise in home rental costs

These are some of the happiest places to live in Britain, according to a new list published by the Guardian

Britain's 'happiest' places named, including 'best kept secret'

Austen Coates from Colne has been selected for England Community Lions Rugby League

Talented teenager wins England Rugby League call-up

These are some of the cheapest houses for sale in the North West, starting at £25,000

9 of the cheapest houses for sale in the North West, starting at £25K

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

Wigan named among UK’s cheapest cities for university students

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

The volunteers of Trawden, Lancashire.

Britain's 'most community-minded village' owned and ran by residents

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

The Waterfields bakery on Manchester Road, Leigh

Firm rescues seven bakery shops

Van goes up in flames as Spar convenience store evacuated

Watch as a van goes up in flames outside shop

NWAS

I'm an ex-cop - now it's my job to stop assaults on ambulance staff

House prices held steady in Wigan

Wigan house prices held steady in May

Jack Rogers played the closing stages of the friendly at Accrington on Saturday

Wigan Athletic add former Burnley duo to their next generation of talent

House prices increased in Wigan

Wigan house prices increased more than North West average in March

The average Wigan house price in February was £182,328, Land Registry figures show – a 0.4 per cent decrease on January.

Another drop in local house prices

House prices fell slightly in Wigan in January

House prices fell slightly in January

Sam Tickle is in line to start for England Under-21s against Luxembourg at Bolton on Tuesday

Wigan Athletic star in line for England debut after meteoric rise

US stars confirmed for new Bank of Dave movie

Covid lockdown anniversary

Panic buying and empty streets: Scenes from the first Covid lockdown

Over the last year, the average sale price of property in Wigan fell by £3,900 – putting the area 23rd among the North West’s 35 local authorities with price data for annual growth.

Wigan house prices dropped slightly in November

The average Wigan house price in September was £185,678, Land Registry figures show – a 0.3 per cent increase on August.

House prices increase slightly

Property prices rose slightly in Wigan

Property prices in Wigan on the rise - bucking trend in other areas

A one-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a second-storey window

Baby airlifted to hospital after falling from second-storey window

House prices in Wigan rose in May

Wigan house prices increased slightly in May

The average Wigan house price in April was £184,320, Land Registry figures show – a 0.6 per cent decrease on March.

Wigan house prices dropped slightly in April

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