Covid-19

Boris Johnson will face the Privileges Committee on Wednesday over the Covid-19 Partygate scandal - Credit: Getty Images

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee Ethan Evans

Covid-19 booster injections will be offered to some this spring

Everything you need to know about spring 2023 Covid-19 booster jabs Sam Johnson

Covid-19 booster jabs will be ooffered to ‘vulnberable’ people this spring

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to most vulnerable this spring Patrick Hollis

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Mrs Brown’s Boys to release first series in 10 years Daniel Mcneil

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek Daniel Mcneil

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: Delivering serious and right message Chris Green

<p>A former minister has revealed the UK government considered culling pet cats in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.</p>

Read This Culling pet cats considered by UK government in Covid-19 early stages Dennis Morton

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages Patrick Hollis

The Office for National Statistics said the decrease in older people stating they have a disability could be due to the impacts of the pandemic

Fewer over-90s in Wigan living with a disability Sonja Tutty

The weekly figures now include anyone whose death certificate – registered up to 14 days before February 23 – mentions Covid-19 as one of the causes.

Another seven Wigan people die with Covid, taking the total to 1,473 Andrew Dowdeswell

Millions of Windows users will miss out on this huge Chrome update Ethan Evans

Fewer people in Wigan received the flu jab

Fewer people in Wigan receive flu jab Andrew Dowdeswell

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19 Dennis Morton

Jobcentre Plus on Mesnes Street, in Wigan town centre, is set to close

Wigan job centre set to close its doors within weeks Gaynor Clarke

Majors Mark and Alison Lewis receiving gifts for The Salvation Army to redistribute to children at Christmas

Salvation Army's Christmas appeal helped over 200 youngsters Matt Pennington

Barry Rigby (left) celebrated his latest success with the Piemaster Tony Callaghan (right)

Lifestyle Pie is the limit for newly crowned three time world champion Matt Pennington

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement Will Millar

The Old Courts are asking for volunteers who wish to support those feeling the affects of isolation and loneliness.

Arts hub calls for volunteers to address loneliness in the borough Matt Pennington

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118 Sophie Wills

Health chiefs are urging people across the North West to get their boosters this 'Jabuary'

Health chiefs urge eligible Wiganers to take up their 'Jabuary' vaccine offer Matt Pennington

Jacob Douglas has signed a two-year deal with the club

Warriors promote young winger to the senior team ahead of the 2023 season Amos Wynn

More patients with coronavirus are being treated at hospital across the country

Fifteen people in Wigan died with Covid-19 over the festive period Gaynor Clarke

Commuters on their way to work cross London Bridge in central London.

‘Worst yet to come’ for those affected by the cost of living crisis Sophie Wills

Camels are pictured at the camel market in the Erhaiya desert area.

Doctors warned over ‘camel flu’ as England fans return from World Cup Sophie Wills

Jubilee House in Leyland is closing its doors after administering some 170,000 jabs

The vaccination hub: 170,000 jabs, 30,000 masks, and 1,500 bottles of sanitiser Jack Marshall

Paul Growney CEO of Caring Connections.

Suicide bereavement charity awarded £10k to support Wigan residents Holly Pritchard

Elon Musk attends The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022

Elon Musk set to allow Covid-19 misinformation to return to Twitter Benjamin Jackson

<p>Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima during the live show of Strictly Come Dancing</p>

Read This Kym Marsh to miss Strictly after testing positive for Covid Chelsie Sewell

Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima during the live show of Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1

Strictly Come Dancing's Kym Marsh tests positive for coronavirus Ellie Iorizzo

Coun David Molyneux

Children and adult social care in Wigan deemed at ‘major risk’ financially George Lythgoe

Coun David Molyneux

Council issues stark warning over budget fears Holly Pritchard

Hope Community Library

Community library re-opens after two years Sian Jones

Oaklands and Meadows Residents Association treasurer Mike Norris and secretary Patricia Reynolds

Wigan residents' association receives cash gift from developer Charles Graham

Prime minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have said “tough decisions” are needed on upcoming tax rises.

Treasury warns of inevitable tax rises in upcoming financial statement Dennis Morton

Thousands of people are waiting

Tens of thousands of Wigan patients waiting for hospital treatment Will Grimond

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked Jamie Jones

People over 50 can get their autumn Covid booster from Friday, October 14

Wigan over-50s to be invited for Covid booster on Friday Jon Peake

Karen Downs, Divisional Lead in Digital Care for WWL.

More patients using 'virtual wards' to receive care from Wigan's hospitals Holly Pritchard

Don't ignore calls to get your COVID-19 booster jab

People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation Nigel Booth

Amanda Isherwood delivers syringe driver training

New hub for training in palliative and end-of-life care to open in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Members of Wigan Samaritans get ready to celebrate 50-years of service in the borough, from left: Pauline Westwood, Annick Morris, Graham Hicks and Dawn Jones

Samaritans prepare to celebrate 50 years of service Matt Pennington

Boutique by Colette in Makinson Arcade

Wigan shoppers urged to 'Love Local' and support independent businesses Matt Pennington

Warren and Sam Jones

‘I could save his life’: teenager donates liver to save critically ill dad Jack Marshall