Parkinson's disease

The Parkinson's Coach is a new programme to get more Wigan residents moving in summer.

New exercise programme for people with Parkinson's

Shaun at a Disabled Strongman competition

Wigan bodybuilder creates disability-friendly gym

Coffee morning for people with Parkinson's

Toni Marie

Yoga teacher launches free class for people living with Parkinson’s

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

Visitors often flock to Mesnes Park in the sunshine

How to stay safe in the sun in 'mini heatwave'

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John Stapleton's son, Nick, has spoken of his struggles following the diagnosis

Parkinson's disease: signs and symptoms to look out for

Tributes to Neil Shadwick who died after a robbery in Stroud Tesco Superstore Carpark.

Disabled man froze to death after cruel mobility scooter robbery

The late Jeffrey Heyes

Man's anger at inquest ruling into dad's hospital choking death

Michael J. Fox (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for ReedPop)

Michael J. Fox falls on stage as Parkinson’s battle ‘gets harder’

A stock picture of a doctor

Parkinsons - thousands could develop disease due to common chemical

Michael J Fox shuts down idea of a Back to the Future reboot

A Kremlin spokesman has denied that Putin is using body doubles after health concerns

Putin spokesperson claims Russian president ‘doesn’t use body double’

The estate of Star Wars ‘Boba Fett’ actor Jeremy Bulloch is up for auction - including the character’s wearable helmet.

Star Wars ‘Boba Fett’ actor’s estate going up for auction

Sharon Osbourne’s tribute to Ozzy after he cancels tour and retires
Ozzy Osbourne announced on Wednesday (February 1) that all UK and Europe tour dates were cancelled as he battles against health concerns.
Ethan Evans

How to watch Paxman: Putting Up with Parkinson’s on ITV

WIGAN - 26-07-22 American motivational speaker, artist and tattooist, The Scary Guy (legal name), is renovating a three-story building in Wigan Town Centre, 68 Market Street, Wigan, where he now lives with wife Wignaer Cathryn Woodhall, and is working on opening a training and educational centre for emotional education and art gallery.

Renovation begins on art gallery and emotional education centre

Jeremy Paxman is a familiar face on UK TV (Photo: Getty)

Jeremy Paxman steps down as BBC University Challenge host

Dennis Heaton taking part in an Extra Time session

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Wigan community group changes lives

Jeremy Paxman on the Newsnight set in June 2002 (Picture: Jeff Overs/PA Wire)

Jeremy Paxman diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Scientists may have developed a quick and easy swab test for Parkinson’s disease - inspired by a woman who can identify it by smell (Photo: Shutterstock)

Scientists may have developed a quick and easy swab test for Parkinson’s disease...

Dave and Pat Clitherow

Busy Wigan couple celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary

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Nenad Bach. Image courtesy of Bob Rozycki

Wigan table tennis coach teams up with international composer for Parkinson's Di...

People with weaker immune systems and long-term illnesses are most at risk of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

NHS release new official guidance for asthma sufferers amid the coronavirus outb...

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Dogs are being trained to sniff out coronavirus - here’s how it works

Mother’s Day may be a little different this year, with the government urging people to implement social distancing and avoid bars and restaurants (Photo: Shutterstock)

12 indoor ideas for Mother’s Day 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak

This is what you need to know about how coronavirus affects those with MND (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Alan Cunliffe spoke to wigantoday from his hotel room

Wigan pensioner tells of coronavirus lockdown hell in Tenerife hotel

Patrick van Aanholt of Crystal Palace with the Nike Merlin winter ball on his head (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Youth football bosses advise heading ball ban for players under 11

The team bound for Copenhagen

Wigan footy team's Denmark challenge to raise money for Parkinson’s Trust

Maria Williams (right) with yoga instructor Clare Lee

Wigan pensioner's life with Parkinson's transformed by yoga

Paul Sinha

The Chase star Paul Sinha diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 49

SirBilly Connolly

Sir Billy Connolly has admitted that he is "near the end" in heartbreaking BBC d...

A Fatal Obsession by Faith Martin

A Fatal Obsession by Faith Martin - book review: Intriguing, clever and with bag...

Sheila Harbridge with husband Ron, who has Parkinsons disease

Husband's illness inspires Sheila to '˜brave the shave' for charity

Alan Alda

MAS*H star Alan Alda reveals he has Parkinson's disease

George Shortman

Appeal for missing 70-year-old

A Fatal Obsession by Faith Martin

Book review: A Fatal Obsession by Faith Martin

Eric Johnson

Dismay at Wigan tenants who are '˜not paying up'

Veteran musician Neil Diamond has announced that he will no longer be performing live (Photo: Shutterstock)

Neil Diamond retires from touring due to Parkinson's disease

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Why some people feel groggy after undergoing general anaesthetic

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Caffeine level in blood may help diagnose people with Parkinson's disease

Three or four cups of coffee a day does you more good than harm

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Tackling and scrums should be banned from school rugby Government urged

Children's TV exhibition at the Lowry Gallery, Manchester...Play School with Brian Cant 1964

Play School and Play Away presenter Brian Cant dies aged 83

Dementia Friends and support workers from Wigan Central Day Centre, Jackie Taylor, left, and Susan Speakman, right, try out twiddle muffs

Call to diagnose dementia as we would cancer

The breakthrough could lead to a new drug

Red hair link to Parkinson's disease

The study shows dementia is more common in people who live within 50 metres of a motorway

Living near a motorway could increase your risk of dementia

Parkinsons - cure may be on the horizon

Cure for Parkinson's disease on the horizon

New hope for headache sufferers

'˜Microbes identified as dementia cause' - new hope for cure

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