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Solar panels could be added to properties as part of work to make them more energy efficient

Wigan homes set to become more energy efficient thanks to £4.3m project Gaynor Clarke

The incident took place in Carrington, Greater Manchester - Credit: Google Streetview

Girl rushed to hospital after being attacked by dogs Ethan Evans

There are concerns about the contents of fake vapes

Warning issued over danger of fake vapes which contain toxic chemical Gaynor Clarke

Susanne Lyon with her beloved mum Shirley

Swimming teacher to take the plunge at an aquatic grueller in memory of her mum Charles Graham

The launch of the Brick-by-Brick project, a new charity project based in Wigan. From left, Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, CEO of The Brick Keely Dalfen and Amazon UK country manager John Boumphrey.

Former Prime Minster Gordon Brown launches huge new charity project in Wigan Sian Jones

Pennington Plaice Fish & Chip shop, Leigh

Wigan borough chippy named one of the UK's 50 best Martin Gee

<p>The study said there were a total of 497 UFO sightings across the UK last year, an increase of 20% from the previous year when there were 413.</p>

Read This Greater Manchester named UK area with most UFO sightings Rahmah Ghazali

Keely Dalfen, chief executive of The Brick

Charity teams up with Amazon and politicians to help thousands of families Gaynor Clarke

(L-R) Ann and Pete Quigley with Brenda Wainwright standing at a bus stop on Market Street, Atherton

The Wigan borough town where people feel trapped by public transport George Lythgoe

Still from the film Nobody Loves You and You Don’t Deserve to Exist, based in Greater Manchester.

Award-winning film returns to the borough for another free event George Lythgoe

A Queen's coronation street party held in Albert Street, Ince, in 1953

Call made for Wiganers to throw a party and get volunteering for the coronation Charles Graham

A total of 58 hackney carriage drivers voted in favour of the new fares and 23 voted against

The price of taxi fares could go up as cabbies respond to cost of living crisis George Lythgoe

Dame Sarah Storey, Active Travel Commissioner for Greater Manchester

New road safety campaign urges drivers to look out for motorbikes and cyclists Alan Weston

Mobile clinics are returning to Wigan for NHS-Galleri

Mobile clinic returns to Wigan for trial which could detect cancer early Gaynor Clarke

Artistic director Jonny Davenport, at The Old Courts CIC

Funding boost for two local organisations Sian Jones

A Wigan-based firm of solar panel installers benefitted from the initiative (library pic)

News Wigan solar panel firm gets a £180k boost thanks to green tech initiative Alan Weston

Buddy having fun in the snow at Jubilee Park, Ashton-in-Makerfield.

IN PICTURES: Wintry scenes in Wigan Michelle Adamson

Traffic at a standstill on the M62 motorway near Kirklees, West Yorkshire, due to heavy snow in the area. (Photo credit: PA Wire)

National Highways issue severe warning for M62 with 3 hour queues Dennis Morton

Wigan Infirmary

Disruption expected at Wigan's hospitals as junior doctors and dentists strike Gaynor Clarke

Facilities are now available at several libraries to help people with visual impairments

'Game-changer' as sight loss charity moves services to library Jack Gevertz

The Government has been warned more extreme weather linked to climate change will mean more fire risks to the public, and faces calls for more investment from the firefighters' union.

More fires in Greater Manchester during last year's record heatwave Adam Care

A decade ago there were 4.6 billion English bus journeys a year, and the number of trips has fallen every year since 2013-14 bar last year due to the pandemic.

GM bus journey numbers tumble by 40 per cent in 10 years Andrew Dowdeswell

The Government promised to eradicate homelessness by next year, but charities have called for greater action as the total number of rough sleepers across the country rose for the first time since 2017.

Four people thought to be rough-sleeping in Wigan - as England sees a rise Andrew Dowdeswell

Peter Baglin was last seen on CCTV - Credit: Greater Manchester Police

Wife’s plea to find grandad Peter Baglin who ‘vanished’ on canal walk Ethan Evans

Paul Wilcock, right alongside Managing Director, Jade Wilcox

Coachbuilder shares success story for National Apprenticeship Week Sian Jones

Supporting a casualty

Wigan firefighters receive vital training during mock terror attack Gaynor Clarke

With 20 milk teeth to pay for, the Tooth Fairy needs a big budget

Tooth Fairy payments down 10 per cent in Wigan in the last five years Jules Stenson

Wigan and Leigh college has been awarded approved provider status for Food and Drink.

News Wigan and Leigh College celebrates food and drink seal of approval Matt Pennington

Peter Hill (right) and members of Place 2 Place were joined by councillors including Chris Ready to celebrate their duccessful lottery bid.

Charity focused on mental wellbeing successful in first lottery bid Matt Pennington

IN PICTURES: The Mayor welcomes Wigan's newest British citizens Dan Martino and Michelle Adamson

Still from the film‘Nobody Loves You and You Don\’t Deserve to Exist

Audience stunned by award-winning film showing sites around Greater Manchester George Lythgoe

The A573 bridge over the railway line at Golborne

Wigan town’s plan for a new railway station gets one step closer George Lythgoe

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham attends an event to mark the progress of the new school building at Fred Longworth High School, Tyldesley.

Mayor Andy Burnham attends ceremony for new school building in Wigan borough Michelle Adamson and Gaynor Clarke

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: How is the mayor's performance judged? Chris Green

Early Doors is making a comeback and is on BBC4 every Saturday night. Photo: BBC

Blaise Tapp: Raise a glass to a welcome return of an old favourite By The Newsroom

Wigan has been named the most affordable borough in Greater Manchester

Wigan named most affordable borough Sian Jones

An artist's impression of the 350-home development off Leigh Road,

MP starts petition against massive and controversial development George Lythgoe

Investment will see the Pagefield Centre's facilities upgraded for students.

Wigan college spearheads new GM institute of technology Matt Pennington

The cast of Shut Up I'm Dreaming which is set to embark on a schools tour

National Theatre brings school tour to the borough Sian Jones

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham

Awards ceremony returns to honour hard-working health and care staff Gaynor Clarke

The Old Courts in partnership with LUNG is giving young people acorss the borough the opportunity to improve their performing skills

Creative programme for young people launched in Wigan Matt Pennington

Artist impression of what the new 350-home development off Leigh Road, Salford could look like

Fed-up residents say new housing estate will ‘make lives miserable’ George Lythgoe

These are the cheapest houses in Wigan

Nine properties for sale for less that £100k Sian Jones