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Aspull and Red Rock had the least air pollution in the borough, with a score of 0.75

National Clean Air Month: the 12 areas in Wigan with the best air quality Gaynor Clarke

Breathing in dirty air can increase the risk of respiratory infections, heart disease and lung cancer

National Clean Air Month: the 11 areas in Wigan with the worst air quality Gaynor Clarke

"No-fault" evictions could be banned

Rise in 'Section 21' evictions in Wigan last year Will Grimond

There were 2,365 people from Wigan staying at holiday homes in 2021 – up from 1,791 in 2011.

There has been an increase in the number of Wiganers owning a holiday home Will Grimond

Making Space staff will receive a 10% increase.

Cash boost for Wigan social care employees as charity provides a pay rise Matt Pennington

Wigan Council leader David Molyneux

Labour dominance continues in Wigan in local elections George Lythgoe

Housing charity Shelter said the only way to solve the housing crisis is to "invest in a new generation of good quality and sustainable social homes".

New Wigan social housing lettings fell by almost a third in last decade Andrew Dowdeswell

The Jigsaw Foundation will provide £450,000 gro groups and charities across Greater Manchester.

Community projects across Wigan to receive thousands in funding Matt Pennington

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the median house in Wigan cost £167,000 in the year to September – up from £165,000 in the year to June

Wigan house prices continued to rise last summer Andrew Dowdeswell

RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers Chelsie Sewell

The Real life roomset at IKEA in Bristol (photo: Tim Gander/PinPep)

‘Cramped and dangerous’ rooms coming to some Ikea stores - here’s why Patrick Hollis

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

The development would have a widespread effect on the community

New images capture how a 1,050-home estate could impact a community George Lythgoe

The rise locally follows a trend across England and Wales

Slight rise in non-dependent children living at home in Wigan Andrew Dowdeswell

Chief executive Keely Dalfen in The Brick's food pantry at St George's Centre in Wigan

'Going shopping shouldn't be a luxury': new CEO reveals plans for The Brick Gaynor Clarke

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month Beth Franklin

Data from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities show 106 social homes were built in Wigan in the ten years to March 2022 – including 32 in the latest year.

More than 1,500 social homes lost in Wigan over past decade Will Grimond

The new Amberswood National Nature Reserve created in Wigan on October 3, 2022.

The infamous £220m link road "that can solve’" notorious traffic problems George Lythgoe

Tragic Awaab Ishak whose death was attributed to damp in the family home

A dozen complaints about leaks, damp or mould in housing run by Wigan Council Will Grimond

Left to right: Hanifah Ibrahim; Jean Hensey-Reynard; Olivia Marks-Woldman OBE; Hannah Lewis MBE; Karen Pollock CBE; Oliver Smith; and Peter Lee, director of Cabinet Office- Communities and Integration

Former teacher addresses national conference about her Holocaust memorial work Charles Graham

UK sees biggest fall in housing prices since 2009 financial crisis according to Halifax report.

UK sees biggest fall in house prices since financial crisis Dennis Morton

The data reveals 22 homeless people died in Wigan

Almost two dozen homeless deaths in Wigan in past five years Will Grimond

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities figures shows Wigan council spent a total of £2.4m on temporary homeless housing in the year to March, up significantly from £1.5m the year before.

Wigan Council spends millions on B&Bs and hostels for homeless Sonja Tutty

The Government announced every household in council tax bands A to D would receive a £150 rebate

Thousands of households in Wigan still waiting for council tax rebate Will Grimond

Tenant evictions have increased

Cost-of-living crisis: More than a dozen tenant evictions in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

In Wigan, the median monthly rent for a one-bedroom property stood at £395 in the 12 months to March

Rent cost average Wigan tenant a seventh of income before cost-of-living crisis Andrew Dowdeswell

Housing campaigners argue "no-fault" evictions have contributed to worsening homelessness

More at risk of homelessness through no-fault evictions in Wigan Will Grimond

Earlier this year, the Government pledged to repeal the Vagrancy Act - in place since 1824 - which includes fines of up to £1,000 and a criminal record for rough sleeping or begging

Homeless charity criticises Government over proposed fines for beggars Jon Peake

New homes have been springing up in great volume across various parts of Wigan in recent years, not least Standish

Can town’s infrastructure cope with almost 900 new homes a year? George Lythgoe

Resident Claire Markey with her father

Wigan residents given the key to new home Sian Jones

Council tax bills will be bigger this year

Many Wigan residents won't automatically receive council tax rebate Joseph Timan

The pandemic hit many people hard in the pocket

Pandemic homelessness crisis Patrick Jack

Making Space have cause for a double celebration

Care staff's double pay rise Charles Graham

Private parking fines to be capped at £50 Matt Scrafton

Kemi Badenoch

Wigan to get its first share of "levelling-up" money Charles Graham

Women are more likely to be affected by homelessness than men, a charity has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Women more likely to be affected by homelessness than men, says charity Helen Johnson

A large number of borough homes have been vacant for longer than six months

More than 3,000 Wigan homes are standing empty Joanna Morris

Figures show over 100 Wigan families have been threatened with "no-fault" evictions

Families threatened by landlords using "no-fault" eviction powers Federica Bedendo

Analysis by the RAC Foundation found that 159 companies obtained records from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to chase car owners for alleged infringements in private car parks between April and June.

Number of private parking firms soars as tickets near record levels Neil Lancefield

Here are the rules for moving house during the second lockdown Finlay Greig

Residents protest as a planners' site visit takes place in the background

Protesters' fury as Wigan homes plan gets the green light despite hundreds of ob... Charles Graham

Councils are being urged to keep parks open unless social distancing is impossible

Councils urged to keep parks open unless social distancing is 'impossible' Sam Blewett, Press Association

NHS nurses wait for the next patient at a drive through Coronavirus testing site

170,000 people sign up to be NHS volunteers Iain Lynn