Covid-19

Pregnant women are being urged to do their own research before deciding whether to be vaccinated against flu and Covid-19

Pregnant women urged to do their own research into flu and coronavirus vaccines

As of October 13, 228,448 people across the UK had died with Covid-19 on their death certificate by date registered, including 1,392 in Wigan

How many people died in Wigan during coronavirus pandemic

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

The National Health Service are urging pregnant women to receive their vaccines

Health service urges all pregnant women to get their winter vaccines

In the next week there are more than 122,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments available in the North West to book on the National Booking Service.

More than 140,000 Covid jabs delivered in a week in the North West

Wigan Infirmary (file picture)

India and Egypt among the places visited by health chiefs in recruitment drive

More than 2.7 million people are eligible to receive a flu and COVID-19 vaccines in the North West

NHS booking opens for life-saving Covid vaccinations

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper before his illness

Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband’s health

Figures from the NHS show 127,610 adults were seen by an NHS dentist in Wigan in the two years leading to June 30 this year, 49 per cent of the area's adult population

Number of people seen by NHS dentists stays below pre-pandemic levels

Prom Mom by Laura Lippman: powerful, probing tale of festering secrets, dangerous obsession and deadly desires

Prom Mom by Laura Lippman: book review

More than 100,000 people in Greater Manchester could be suffering from long Covid

More than 100,000 people may have long Covid in Greater Manchester

Wigan Infirmary, part of WWL NHS Trust

Huge amounts spent on international air travel by Wigan NHS bosses

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

Wigan councils cabinet members gather to launch the Our Town awards

Wigan's unsung community heroes to be honoured at awards ceremony
Nominations for a prestigious community awards ceremony have now opened.

Henshaws' art group at Gallery Oldham

Sight loss charity sees surge in popularity for its art gallery group

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: General election now on the horizon

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

Youth Zone members are offered 1-2-1 support

Charity emphasises the need for mental health support

There were 84 deaths among adults undergoing drug addiction treatment in Wigan between April 2019 and March 2022.

Rise in drug treatment deaths in Wigan

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

Hay-fever or COVID-19: Key differences you need to know as pollen season begins

Is it hay-fever or COVID-19? Key differences you need to know

The spring vaccination programme launched earlier this month

Wigan's 'most vulnerable' are first in line for Covid-19 spring vaccination

More deaths were registered last year

More Wigan deaths registered last year – as Covid-19 no longer leading cause

Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling over the last decade, with a rise in internet shopping said to be the key contributor in the high street’s decline.

10 major stores to close for good in further blow for UK high street
Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling in recent years, with 10 further stores across two major brands to down shutters for good this weekend.

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Buckshaw Village Rickshaws

Buckshaw Village Rickshaws: unique project bringing old & young together

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo: MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia and in intensive care

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid spring booster 2023 - all you need to know about rollout

WrestleMania will go Hollywood for one final time with Night 2 which airs on Sunday, April 2 - Credit: WWE

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 39 - full match card and UK start time

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

The NHS Covid-19 app will close after a three-year run

NHS Covid-19 app to close after three years - here’s when

It is three years since then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson put the country into lockdown

Coronavirus pandemic: The impact on Wigan three years on

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo: BBC)

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

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: Delivering serious and right message

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

Culling pet cats considered by UK government in Covid-19 early stages

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

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

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

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

Fewer people in Wigan received the flu jab

Fewer people in Wigan receive flu jab

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

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19

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

Wigan job centre set to close its doors within weeks

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

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

Pie is the limit for newly crowned three time world champion

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

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

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

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