Observer

Turning back the clock to events in 1982

Enjoy these pcicture memories of life in Wigan back in 2007

Enjoy these pictures from the '70s of Wigan amateur football teams

Enjoy these scenes from Orrell Water Park in years past

Year 3 pupils reading

Charming pictures of Leigh Sacred Heart Primary children taken in 2012

Fabulously cute pictures of Wigan Busy Bees Nursery tots taken in 2014

2006 St Judes primary school pupils, pictured with their junk monsters are: Ryan Unsworth, James McDonald, Nathan Vinchenzo-Carletti and Billy Riley.

A picture gallery taking us back two decades to Wigan news events of 2006

A Wigan Athletic fan joins rugby supporters at Wembley.

Wigan Warriors fans had much to celebrate in the '90s: enjoy these picture memor...

RETRO 1967 - A mini pop music festival in Wigan

Slices of Wigan life pictured for Observer readers in 1967

Dean School House in Rob Lane, Newton-le-Willows, which was threatened with demolition in May 1968 when this picture was taken. Built in 1677 by wealthy local, John Stirrup, it ceased operating as a school sometime between the late 17th and mid 18th centuries and was then used for domestic purposes. It had fallen derelict by the 1960s and was rebuilt during the 1970s.

20 wonderful old photographs of Wigan buildings and scenes from many moons ago

Wigan's news captured on camera by Observer photographers in 1982

First pictures of 65 Wigan babies taken 15 years ago in 2011

Coun Danny Fletcher

Call for improved safety on motorway bridges

The banners will be removed from Ashton Library

'Save our library' banners to be removed

From 55 years ago: Wigan people and events pictured in 1971

Nostalgic pictures taken at Wigan church events in the 1960s to '80s
Our photographers have been regular visitors to Wigan church events for longer than anyone can remember.
Charles Graham

Catherine and Mark Hardy, from Whelley, with their daughter, born at 6pm on January 1, 2011, weighing 8lb 1oz

Take a look at these adorable New Year's Day Wigan babies born over the years

Pupils on a lunchtime break at Blessed John Rigby Grammar School, Orrell, in May 1971.

Delight in these fabulous Wigan secondary school pictures from 1971

1990s Wigan Cycle Centre

Pictures of Wigan high street shops that you might remember from the 1990s

Wigan amateur football teams strike a pose for the Observer cameras in the 1970s

The aftermath of the building collapse on Old Lane, Shevington, in July 2021 which claimed the life of Clarice Berry

Fatal house collapse inquest will focus on who knew what about building issues

Silverwell pub regular Jack Ellison aged 79.

16 enthralling pictures from Wigan's social scene in the 1970s

Bradley Wiggins has opened up on his struggles with cocaine addiction

Sir Bradley Wiggins opens up about cocaine addiction

The window in memory of the two nurses at St. Michael's church in Swinley

‘In memory of Esther Cook and Esther Lister, nurses at the Infirmary deceased Fe...

Wigan workplaces of yesteryear: more pictures from the Observer's Firm Favourtie...

Work still needs to be done at the property on Norley Hall Avenue

Family claims builder owes £4,800 after failing to do work on home

Wigan Post and Observer reporter of 33 years, Jon Peake

Former Wigan Post and Observer journalist publishes first book
A former news reporter from Wigan is making a decade-long ambition a reality with his first children’s book.
Matt Pennington

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Stubshaw Cross - Mrs Melling

RETRO: Wigan children's first days of primary school in 2013

Welcome to the world!

YOUR PICTURES: Wigan's autumn new-born babies

Staff at Bond Personnel hand over a cheque to representatives from Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Wigan recruitment firm marks 20 years of supporting businesses and workers

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: King's coronation was an enjoyable historic national event

The photograph of Martyn Smethurst, right, with war medals on the left-hand side of his jacket

Resident 'disgusted' by photograph of election candidate wearing war medals

Labour MP Diane Abbott attends a Stand Up to Racism rally outside Downing Street. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty

Breaking Diane Abbott has Labour whip withdrawn after “deeply offensive” letter

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP column

Native species extinction threat as Attenborough films ‘last’ show

Leigh MP James Grundy

James Grundy MP: Hoping 2023 will be better for us

Next will close for good on Saturday

Blow for Wigan town centre as Next closes its doors for good this weekend

Thea Cornforth with husband Martyn and son Bobby

Home owners join forces after Wigan plumber’s ‘lies and excuses’

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: Covid-19 is still main public health threat

Connor Borthwick

Funeral details announced for tragic young Wigan sportsman Connor Borthwick

Alice Beaumont-Draper was fined for parking 22 minutes over the two hours for breastfeeding her baby

Wigan mum receives parking fine for breastfeeding her baby

The former Ben Jonson pub

Asking price for historic former Wigan pub is knocked down

Hinning House

Wigan pupils' trips to Lake District saved as outdoor centres are here to stay

Wigan Infirmary

Wigan hospital staff pay price as gaffe led to them being overpaid

James Grundy, MP for Leigh

James Grundy MP: No need for domestic Covid passports

Janet in her sub-editing days at the Wigan Observer in the 1980s

The end of an era as long-time Wigan Post and Observer editor calls time on 42-y...

Chris Winstanley sent this picture of the bird

Hot bird gets help to cool down by kind Wigan resident

The Ben Johnson

Ben Jonson pub up for sale and could be converted into homes

Mark Lowe

Wigan patient’s fury after surgery as he says ‘doctors did not listen’

Crowds wave their flags as the VE Day parade passes in Standish, 2005.

IN PICTURES: VE Day celebrations from years gone by

Staff from Expert Roofing and Guttering and members of the church with some of the items they will distribute

Kind Wigan businessman joins forces with churches to donate gifts and food this ...

The statue is near the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park

Wigan rugby statue needs more clean-up work

Fairhurst Accountants’ Andy Parker, Rachel Wilson and Ryan Moore,right, are pictured with 2019 competition winners, front row from left, runner-up Sarah Dawson, winner Darron Sharrock and John Barton

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The car park on Freckleton Street

Planning application submitted for multi-storey car park for Wigan Infirmary

WWL needs volunteers to help its battle against Covid-19

Covid-19: Wigan's NHS trust appeals for volunteers to support its fight against ...

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