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Eastern Front Living History Group’s battle re-enactments at the popular 1940s festival.

Festival turns ugly as locals clash with men dressed as Nazi soldiers Sophie Wills

Hilary and Alan entered their Ford Escort in the festival.

Couple showcase 'unexceptional' car at festival of everyday family vehicles Matt Pennington

Winter Wonderland is returning to London’s Hyde Park

Winter Wonderland organisers issue update ahead of 2023 event Chelsie Sewell

Goodwood Festival of Speed was cancelled on Saturday due to poor weather

Goodwood Festival of Speed day 2 cancelled due to poor weather Rebecca Braybrook

Lana Del Rey breaks silence over controversial Glastonbury Daniel Mcneil

A Just Stop Oil protester runs onto Court 18 and releases confetti

Just Stop Oil disrupt Wimbledon with ‘orange confetti & jigsaw pieces’ Will Millar

Glastonbury 2024 dates confirmed: how to get tickets, price & registration info

Glastonbury 2024 dates confirmed & how to get tickets

The Baton of Hope UK Tour 2023: full list of locations and dates Beth Franklin

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Glastonbury confirm The Churnups are Foo Fighters Will Millar

Spanish rider Raul Torras Martinez competes during the 54th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

Tributes to motorcycle rider who died in crash at Isle of Man TT Daniel Mcneil

Coun Chris Ready (centre) and Pauline Blackie of Alzheimer's Society (holding bucket, front left) with fundraisers at last year's Pennington Hall Park Memory Walk

Memory Walk celebrates its 10th anniversary Sian Jones

Isaac, five, gets his face painted.

Fund-raiser in memory of 38-year-old Wigan DJ hailed a big success Charles Graham

The 2025 Rugby League World Cup will not be held in France

Decision made on the 2025 Rugby League World Cup Amos Wynn

King Charles has made a last minute change to the coronation

King Charles bans TV cameras from filming ‘sacred’ part of coronation Sam Johnson

The coronation of King Charles will take place on May 6

Anti-monarchy group plan protest along King Charles procession route Sam Johnson

Joasia Zakrzewski finished 14th in the 2014 Commonwealth Games marathon (Picture: Kai-Otto Melau/Getty Images)

Ultrarunner claims ‘miscommunication’ for using car

The Joseph's Goal walkers ready for the off on a previous trek to a Latics away game

Tics fans put their best foot forward for charity on route to Blackpool Amos Wynn

A spring morning at Worthington Lakes, Standish.

Wigan beauty spot to be taken in by ramblers from neighbouring borough Charles Graham

Eurovision 2023 final in Liverpool to be shown live in UK cinemas Beth Franklin

Half marathon runners stream across the start line at Mesnes Park

Run Wigan Festival raises £13,000 for charity Joining Jack Gaynor Clarke

There will be free sanitary products, breast-feeding areas and more support for women on the day

London Marathon to hand out free sanitary products in this year’s race Chelsie Sewell

Jack Johnson - the inspiration for Joining Jack - in Run Wigan Festival's lead car, provided by HW Moon

Countdown is on as participants get ready for Run Wigan Festival 2023 Gaynor Clarke

Best Picture Oscar nominations with highest Rotten Tomatoes rating Daniel Mcneil

Rough Collie dog breed at risk of extinction say Kennel Club Daniel Mcneil

Wigan Pride will take place for the eighth year

Wigan Pride reveals 2023 date Sian Jones

Park Lane Chapel, Wigan Road, Bryn, is one of Wigan's oldest surviving buildings

Historic Wigan chapel to host attic sale in aid of its upkeep Charles Graham

Bongo's Bingo has announced three new Wigan dates

Bongo's Bingo announces new dates Sian Jones

Wigan Town Hall will host one of the information events

Have you ever considered becoming a Wigan councillor? Charles Graham

Spice Girls rumoured for reunion at King Charles’ Coronation concert Ethan Evans

The Junior Speaks winners in the mayor's parlour

Mayor of Wigan welcomes young winners of public speaking competition

Glastonbury Festival’s iconic Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture.

Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture Dennis Morton

Friends Tracy Symons and Pat Smith at the 2019 Bent and Bongs beer bash

Cheers! More than 100 drinks on offer as beer bash returns after two-year break Gaynor Clarke

Organisers say the meeting is sure to be an informative and interesting evening

Wigan Landlords Forum to hold its latest meeting Charles Graham

The Strokes have been confirmed this morning that they will return to All Points East this year alongside fellow NYC group Yeah Yeah Yeahs

The Strokes to headline All Points East 2023 - how to get tickets Benjamin Jackson

Will Ferrell needs a spare room in Liverpool

Will Ferrell needs a spare room in Liverpool for Eurovision 2023

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Bloodthirsty tale of Jack the Ripper will be spotllt at family history meeting Charles Graham

Participants pass through Mesnes Park during Run Wigan Festival 2022

Organisers at Joining Jack announce the date of Run Wigan Festival 2023 Gaynor Clarke

The World Conker Championship returned this past weekend

What is the World Conker Championships? Benjamin Jackson

Al and Al at Haigh Hall

Artists at the heart of Haigh Hall's rebirth to give a talk to Wigan Civic Trust Charles Graham

Thousands have rallied on the streets around the country to protest the cost of living-crisis.

Thousands take to the streets around UK in Enough is Enough rallies Dennis Morton

William Baldwin, six, and three-year-old Dolly Littler at the Tokon Taiki Martial Arts fun day

Wigan martial arts group hosts family fun day Charles Graham

The event will now be carried over to September 2023

Wigan Diggers Festival postponed until 2023 Sian Jones

The Wigan 10k will be held on Sunday as planned

Wigan 10k will take place this weekend but borough's parkruns are cancelled Gaynor Clarke

It will be the 11th time the festival has been held

Music, poetry and speeches as Wigan Diggers Festival returns Matt Pennington

The Wigan 10k usually starts on Market Street

Wigan 10k and family mile move to a new home for 10th event Gaynor Clarke

Shevington Garden Club's last show was held in 2019

Wigan gardening club hopes returning show will be 'bigger and better' Gaynor Clarke

Joining Jack founders Alex and Andy Johnson with their son Jack

Pedal power at the sixth annual Wigan Bike Ride Gaynor Clarke

World’s biggest four-day week trial begins in UK affecting thousands of workers Isabella Boneham

Ryan Quigley of Trypl

Wigan International Jazz Festival loses one of its major artists Charles Graham

Appley Bridge village.

A Wigan town hosts crazy duck race event Holly Pritchard

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