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Great Britain

Greater Manchester follows the overall trend across Great Britain where there is an ever-rising number of e-scooter casualties.

Increase in the number of people injured in e-scooter collisions Sonja Tutty

Wigan Warriors' new trophy cabinet

Ex-Wigan prop discusses his role in creating the club's new trophy cabinet Amos Wynn

The latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive show 285 people reported suffering injuries at work in Wigan in 2021-22 – up from 225 the year before.

Hundreds of Wigan workers injured at their jobs last year Andrew Dowdeswell

Voters will be required to show photo ID to vote in the May elections

Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring Chelsie Sewell

Anne Sykes' dress diary

Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes: life and times of 19th century Lancs socialite Jack Marshall

Hundreds of car accidents take place each day in the UK

How to avoid fines and driving points following a crash on the roads Patrick Hollis

Devils Inline Hockey Club

Wigan Borough junior inline hockey players selected to represent Great Britain Amos Wynn

David Willicombe (Credit: Frank Orrell)

Former Wigan centre Willicombe dies at the age of 72 Amos Wynn

Full list of Michelin star restaurants in the 2023 Michelin Guide Beth Franklin

10 sausage-centred recipes to conquer the ‘teatime rut’ – including Sausage Trif... Richard Jenkins

Ellery Hanley

Wigan legend Hanley shares his confidence in rugby league's growth Amos Wynn

24 restaurants have been added to the 2023 Michelin Guide United Kingdom & Ireland.

24 new restaurants added to the 2023 Michelin Guide UK & Ireland Dennis Morton

Wigan North Western was the most-used station in the year to March, Office of Rail and Road figures show, as 1.2 million passengers entered and exited

Which are the most and least used railway stations in Wigan? Andrew Dowdeswell

Aaron Kinsley

Wigan teenager enjoying kickboxing success on the world stage Amos Wynn

As of the end of March, more than 500,000 people were waiting for a test across Britain – seven times the 70,000 waiting in March 2020

Learners faced six-month wait for driving test at Wigan borough centre Will Grimond

Wigan legend Andy Gregory carried the flag for England in the Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Wigan legend Gregory proud to have played his part his part in the World Cup Amos Wynn

John Bateman

Bateman previews England's quarter-final tie with Papua New Guinea Amos Wynn

George Roberts sits opposite the ‘experts’ on an episode of Married At First Sight UK.

George Roberts from Married at First Sight UK arrested Sophie Wills

These are the top 10 best boating destinations in the UK, according to Heather K... Richard Jenkins

Prime Minister Liz Truss reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Thursday September 8, 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II Dies: what Prime Minister Liz Truss said Patrick Hollis

Hallie Boulton won gold in the Compound Under 18 Women final (Credit: Archery GB)

Wigan teenager among GB medal haul at the European Youth Archery Championships Amos Wynn

Keely Hodgkinson has reached the final of the 800m at the European Championships (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Keely Hodgkinson progresses to the 800m final at the European Championships Amos Wynn

Married At First Sight cast

Full Married at First Sight 2022 line-up Dennis Morton

Being able to afford a home of their own is impossible for many in the UK.

Home ownership 'impossible' due to low wages, struggles to save and house prices Sally Burton

From left to right: Ella Gibson takes gold in Medellin, Compound Women’s Team win silver, Recurve Women’s Team win silver.

Great Britain's female archers secure three medals at the 2022 World Cup stage 4... Christine Emelone

Keely Hodgkinson is safely through to the 800m final

Keely Hodgkinson safely through but Harry Coppell bows out Paul Kendrick

Peter and Megan Boyd on the podium

Wigan father-daughter physio team score big at national cycle championships Sian Jones

Hundreds of people gathered outside the DW Stadium for the funeral of Wigan rugby league legend Bill Ashurst

GALLERY: Hundreds gather outside the DW Stadium for the funeral of Bill Ashurst Amos Wynn

Britain puts brakes on mandatory speed limiter technology Matt Allan

Shifting modes of transport 13 times a year will decrease the emissions of carbo... Richard Jenkins

Wigan teenager selected to represent Great Britain in SuperMoto of Nations Amos Wynn

Bill Ashurst

Details confirmed for the funeral service of Wigan rugby legend Bill Ashurst Amos Wynn

The coronavirus pandemic saw road casualties drop across Great Britain as drivers stayed at home during lockdowns

Road casualties in Wigan lower than before pandemic Will Grimond

GB mixed category competitors (photo: Dean Alberga, World Archery)

GB archers strike gold, silver and bronze at World Cup in Paris Chris Page

Glyn Shaw played for Wigan at Central Park during the early 1980s

Former Wigan and Wales prop Glyn Shaw dies at the age of 71 Amos Wynn

Bill Ashurst

Former Wigan rugby player returns home following a medical scare Amos Wynn

A Jollyes lorry

Pet firm deal aids Wigan logistics giant Charles Graham

Martin Offiah celebrates with his Wigan teammates

Martin Offiah states people had written him off prior to his famous Wembley try Amos Wynn

David Stephenson has died at the age of 63

Former Wigan centre David Stephenson dies at the age of 63 Amos Wynn

Former Wigan player Gareth Hock

Hock skip firm's jump of faith Kyle Newbould

Martin Offiah joined Wigan from Widnes

Offiah believes the fee Wigan paid for him would still create headlines now Amos Wynn

Des Drummond

The funeral of Des Drummond to take place at the end of February Amos Wynn

Martin Offiah

Martin Offiah says fans helped to create some of his best career memories Amos Wynn

Martin Offiah believes Wigan is the greatest-ever rugby club

Martin Offiah names Wigan as the greatest team in the history of rugby league Amos Wynn

Des Drummond

Leigh Centurions lead the tributes following the death of a former winger Amos Wynn

Martin Offiah

Wigan rugby legend Martin Offiah returning to the town for a live event Amos Wynn

Staff kept busy at Wigan's Kirkless recycling centre

Wiganers produce more rubbish than the national average Patrick Jack

Crusaders say more should be done to educate children about road safety

The perils that Wigan children face on the street By The Newsroom

Join Coca Cola's Hero the Driver campaign, just launched with Spencer Matthews Sally Burton

Figures reveal 53 children hit by cars and other vehicles in Wigan

Figures reveal 53 children hit by cars and other vehicles in Wigan Joanna Morris, Data Reporter