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Ex-Wigan centre Chris Hankinson has made a return to Super League with Salford

Former Warriors centre makes return to Super League

Office Manager, Toni Howarth

Wigan borough construction company raising money for local care home

Street scene of proposed 146-home development off Hooten Lane in Leigh

No decision made on major housing development despite FIVE-HOUR meeting

A DASCO Construction Ltd team picture

Construction firm invests in local youth

How the houses planned for Hooten Lane in Leigh could look

Everything to be decided at Wigan's planning committee

Wigan Community Choir in concert

Wigan Community Choir to raise the roof with festive celebration

Age UK in Leigh has a range of gift in store and proceeds will go towards providing support for those experiencing loneliness

Charity shops providing festive bargains to help raise funds

Bedford High School students performing Mary Poppins

Wigan borough school joins pilot scheme to support students' wellbeing

GRAPHIC IMAGE of dead otter found off Slag Lane, Leigh

The stretch of road that's a dumping ground for litterers and fly-tippers

Keely Dalfen, CEO of The Brick

Charity unveils its 'Little Christmas Ad to support families in need

Coun Prescott, and Coun Yvonne Klieve, Lead Member for District Centres and Night Time Economy with the ballot bin.

New voting bins encourage smokers to bin the butt

MEMORIES: a quarter century of pictures from Wigan and Leigh's wonderful flashes

The Spinning Gate Grinch is back to entertain shoppers on Saturday 23 December.

Spinning Gate Shopping Centre are ready for Christmas

Harrogate Street Car Park

Free parking scheme in Wigan extended ahead of festive season

Representatives from DIAS and Wigan Council gather to mark the beginning of 16 days of action

Action planned to highlight council's dedication to tackling domestic abuse

The Spinners Arms has reopened following refurbishment worth £250,000

Community pub re-opens following £250,000 refurbishment
A pub in Wigan has re-opened with a new lease of life following a £250,000 refurbishment.

The RFL have confirmed five law changes ahead of 2024

Rugby Football League confirm rule changes ahead of 2024 campaign

Rowan Tree Primary Special School, Green Hall Close, Atherton

Town hall bosses approve new school build and rent rises

Leigh Walk-In Centre where Luke spent three and a half hours

LUKE MARSDEN: NHS is on its knees because of broken bureaucracy

CLASSROOM MEMORIES: pictures over the decades from Christ Church Primary School ...

Leigh Frost Fest 2023

IN PICTURES: Leigh Frost Fest

An artist's impression of a new Leigh Market Hall

Leigh to get millions towards town centre regeneration project

Student Freya Southworth, third from right, on one of the engagements during her day with Coun Chris Ready, centre

Wigan student experiences a day in the life of a councillor

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: Time to end the leasehold ‘scam’

Jackie Price

Wigan borough family lawyer celebrates 30 years of service

Pub manager Rachael Evans in the ladies toilets in The Thomas Burke, Leigh

Pub wins top plaudits again for the standard of its conveniences

Couple standing outside an estate agent's window (file photo).

Survey reveals wide variations in the length of time it takes to sell your home
New data has revealed wide variations in the amount of time it takes to sell a house in Wigan, depending on which part of the borough you live in.

Kieran Jones and his son Lewis at the Mental Health Awards

Dad who overcame mental health problems recognised for his work to help others

Merly's Kitchen CIC will use the money to buy wildflower seeds

Cash boost for Wigan borough community groups

Flora MacDonald as a young dancer

Man produces poem for Remembrance Day honouring his neighbour

Ex-Leigh forward Jamie Acton is a part of UFC heavyweight fighter Tom Aspinall's coaching team

Ex-Super League forward Jamie Acton reveals his role in Tom Aspinall UFC camp

Exterior of the new One Stop shop, in Leigh

One Stop celebrates new store opening in Wigan borough

What the new 34-home development off Alderley Lane in Leigh could look like

Frustration after a controversial housing development is approved

Atherton Road, Hindley

Elderly woman cut from car wreckage after pile-up

ARCHIVE: pictures from Gilded Hollins Community Primary School, Leigh, (1997-201...

What the new 34-home development off Alderley Lane in Leigh could look like

D-Day for controversial housing development

Light Night trail will return in November

New home and 'incredible artists' promised for Wigan light festival

Some of the establishments to be awarded a new hygiene rating in September

Latest food hygiene ratings

Kieran Jones has been shortlisted for an honour at the Mental Health Awards

'Inspirational' Wigan man who battled mental illness nominated for top award

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, was joined by transport commissioner Vernon Everitt and leaders of Wigan Council and Bolton Council and a fleet of yellow Bee Buses ready for the launch.

Bee Network already showing significant changes

Mitch Clark scores against Huddersfield at the DW Stadium in Super League Round 14 2021

Ex-Warriors forward Mitch Clark finds new club for 2024

Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors - Headingley Stadium, Leeds, England - Iain Thornley.

Iain Thornley departs Wigan Warriors with new club confirmed

Children enjoy the Halloween-themed play area at Spinning Gate shopping centre

Pumpkins galore as spooky play area opens at Wigan borough shopping centre

Waterside Point housing development in Leigh

More homes approved for massive waterside affordable housing development

Emily Fairhurst

Wigan Youth Zone column

Bolton Coroners Court, Bolton

Dad who took his own life 'probably believed he was going to be rescued'

How St Thomas' CE Primary School in Leigh could look

Concerns raised over air quality amid plans for new school in Wigan borough

Starbucks drive-thru plans for Parsonage Way, Leigh

Starbucks drive-thru could be built opposite rival coffee shop

Laura was last seen on Friday

Concerns grow for missing woman

The former Squirrels Children’s Day Nursery, Cook Street, Leigh

Former failing nursery where 'child was left outside alone' to become flats

Leigh Town Hall lit up in the colours of Black History Month

Black history month celebrated after working with local people and organisation

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: PM’s new plans will save you money

Sotonye Tolofari with the This Van Can roadshow, which is heading to Wigan and Leigh

'Clinic in a van' rolls into Wigan to raise awareness of prostate cancer

Liam Marshall celebrates his try against Leigh Leopards at the DW Stadium

Marshall dreaming of Old Trafford final

David O’Dwyer, 87 (left) and Fred Bowen, 83 (right) with the rugby Challenge Cup trophy

Veteran Leopards fans rejoice at lifting the rugby Challenge Cup trophy