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Andy Burnham with bronze statue

Bronze bust of Greater Manchester mayor unveiled

Access to green space was one of the factors considered

Environmental threats considered by charity

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

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1000s sign petition for MP expenses to end amid Fuel Allowance debate

Some 54,550 patients were waiting for non-urgent elective operations or treatment in Wigan hospitals at the end of April – up from 53,182 in March, and 50,574 in April 2023

Non-urgent op waiting times on the rise

The Britannia Hotel on Almond Brook Road, Standish, has been used by the Home Office and Serco to accommodate asylum-seekers since 2016

Hotel to cease housing asylum-seekers

Sir Lindsay Hoyle speaking at Chorley Theatre in 2023

Meet the real Speaker: Behind the headlines with Sir Lindsay Hoyle Nicola Adam

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: Our PM is challenging the agenda

The Wildlife Trust has outlined five steps for the government to take to protect nature

Politicians given priorities to help nature recover after devastating declines

Mike Yarwood death: Impressionist and comedian dies aged 82

Restyle app to make you look like doll ‘whitewashing’ people of colour

New AI technology can be a really helpful tool to helping with your personal finances

How ChatGPT can help you with your finances

Gordon Lightfoot performs onstage during 2018 Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 29, 2018 in Indio, California.

Breaking Tributes paid to singer Gordon Lightfoot following death

Workers' Memorial Day ceremony

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Breaking Jacob Rees-Mogg’s stunning family home on sale for £2.75 million

Fiona Bruce on the set of Question Time. Question Time is returning to TV screens - days after the pay of its host Fiona Bruce was revealed. The flagship BBC One political show will be back Thursday with a slightly larger virtual audience than in the last series.

Full panel line-up for BBC Question Time in Bristol
BBC Question Time comes from Bristol tonight- here’s who will be on the panel
Patrick Hollis

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

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Breaking Martin Lewis bags role as regular co-host on Good Morning Britain

Match of the Day anchor Gary Lineker was asked by the BBC to step back from presenting their flagship football highlights program, Match of the Day, until they agree on a social media policy. Lineker, a former England international football player and previous winner of the prestigious Golden Boot award, tweeted his own views on the government’s Stop Small Boats policy provoking a row over the impartiality of freelance BBC TV presenters.

BBC licence payers, not Lineker, robbed of freedom of expression David Montgomery

The Government has been warned more extreme weather linked to climate change will mean more fire risks to the public, and faces calls for more investment from the firefighters' union.

More fires in Greater Manchester during last year's record heatwave

Rishi Sunak talks to local business leaders during a visit to a Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (Picture: Liam McBurney/WPA pool/Getty Images)

New figures show 54% of people in the UK would vote to remain in EU

King Charles will meet with Ursula von der Leyen, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Credit: Getty Images

King Charles criticised for decision to meet Ursula von der Leyen

Wigan is in contrast to the trend seen across England and Wales, where "no religion" was the most selected option for under-40s. It's the first time Christianity did not hold the top spot for an age group.

More under-40s in Wigan identify as non-religious than their predecessors

Labour Party to abolish the House of Lords if elected to UK government

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Bolton West MP Chris Green

Chris Green MP: Vaccinating 12-year-old children still not enough

Chris Green MP

Chris Green MP: Is this really the language of politics?
“Tory scum” is, so far, the most powerful message emanating from the Labour Party conference this week.
Chris Green MP

WHSmith in Wigan

Wigan WHSmiths confirms its December closure

Lord Peter Smith

Politicians, friends and loved ones turn out for funeral of former Wigan Council...

An illustrative view of how the logistics hub could look

Politicians left disappointed as call-in fails to stop plan for Wigan logistics ...

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy

MPs delighted by £140m investment from Kraft Heinz in Wigan plant

Local elections are looming

CHRIS GREEN MP - Preparing for the local elections

Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives in Downing Street after giving an update on Coronavirus lockdown measures

"People should have behaved": Your reaction to Boris Johnson's announcements tod...

Wiley posted a series of tweets targeting the Jewish community (Getty Images)

People are boycotting Twitter for 48 hours - here's why

Student nurses have been embroiled in a contracts row

Anger in Wigan at contract row involving student nurses on Covid-19 front line

Pimbo Bushes Quarry

Fury over destruction of bushes at quarry sparks investigations

Marcus Rashford. Image: shutterstock

Marcus Rashford: MPs praise footballer's campaign after government's school meal...

A deserted Preston city centre at the height of the lockdown

Massive crash in UK economy shows effects of coronavirus lockdown

Chris Green MP

CHRIS GREEN: We have to respect Prime Minister's decisions about lockdown

Top Trumps - coronavirus heroes version out now

Boris Johnson ordered the public to stay at home during a TV broadcast on Monday night (Getty Images)

Calls for clarity after Boris Johnson places the UK on lockdown

An illustrative view of the logistics warehouse

Politicians hit out after council officers recommend approving new Wigan logisti...

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What happens next and what support is in place for those leaving Parliament?

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Christmas crisis for North West children

MPs Jo Platt, Yvonne Fovargue and Lisa Nandy on the picket line

MPs back striking drug and alcohol workers as three-day dispute ends with town c...

Independent Network councillor James Watson and Bolton West MP Chris Green out campaigning

Calls to upgrade crash blackspot in borough

Should a vaping ban be put in place in the UK? (Photo: Shutterstock)

San Francisco first US city to ban vapes and e-cigarettes - should it happen in ...

Some communities could see pilots of Universal Basic Income (Photo: Shutterstock)

Politicians urged to introduce £100 tax free every week - but only in some commu...

Last year's Wigan workers' day

Poignant service set to remember Wigan workers

The post on Ukip Leigh's Facebook page

Horror and anger at political group's social media post featuring guillotine

The Post Office on Wallgate

MP and union pledge to fight plan to move Wigan post office

Coun David Molyneux

The Deal could be used as inspiration for the NHS

Hindley station

Row over Wigan park and ride facility could go to court

The picket line at Wigan Wallgate station

Politicians join Wigan rail staff on strike picket line

Does there need to be tougher sentences for animal cruelty?

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