Queen

Leigh-born opera star, Joe Shovelton

Acclaimed tenor comes home to save theatre

Archive pictures from three Wigan pubs in 2009 - two no longer with us

Jack Draper won't be seen at Queen's Club next week

Jack Draper ruled out of Queen's with return focused on Eastbourne

The Queen’s Coronation by Jennifer Ryan

Four super sagas for long spring evenings by various authors – book reviews –

Seven decades on: Queen's first Wigan visit and other 1954 events

Record Fair Diggers at Wigan’s Beer Hangar

Wigan’s independent record fair returns this Saturday

The Queen Who Came in from the Cold by S J Bennett

The Queen Who Came in from the Cold by S J Bennett: book review

Freddie Mercury's sister, Kashmira Bulsara, holding the new Royal Mint commemorative coin. The design features Mercury mid-performance, his signature, and details like his Live Aid outfit (Photo: Royal Mint)

Freddie Mercury fans rush for Royal Mint coin tipped to soar in value

Pembec High School pupils and Heinz workers greet the Queen.

Wigan news stories in 2009

Guests from Daffodil Dreams

Oh, what a night! Wigan Borough Business Awards 2025 celebrates local excellence

A room at The Terrace, in Ventnor, the Isle of Wight. Credit: The Terrace

'I visited the sunniest place in the UK - here's where to stay'

(Photo: DANIEL SORABJI/AFP via Getty Images)

Last £1 coins with late Queen enter circulation, and may be worth more

Skrimsli by Nicola Davies

Talking animals, a girl with gills and a mystical realm: children’s book reviews

The Queens Arms pub closed just before Christmas

Bid to create new Brick hostel snubbed over loo shortage

Festival organiser Ed Faulkner enjoying the KopyKat Killers at Tribfest 2024. Pic Dave Lofthouse

Tribfest - the world's biggest tribute festival is back for 2025

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Queen tribute charity night
Get ready to be entertained by Queenology: a tribute to the acclaimed band in Wigan!
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Jack Draper is seeded four for Wimbledon

Draper using Queen's exit for motivation ahead of Wimbledon

Jack Draper has been struggling with tonsillitis as he prepares for this year's Wimbledon

Draper shares tonsillitis struggle on eve of Wimbledon

LEIDEN, THE NETHERLANDS - NOV 27, 1980: Queen during a concert in the Groenoordhallen in Leiden in the Netherlands

Queen beats Rihanna and Oasis to nation’s top song for drive to work

Silent disco at Butlin's

Revealed: The song lyrics people are most likely to get wrong

The Notorious B.I.G's works have been sold to Primary Wave Music, after previous negotiations with the rapper's late mother, Voletta Wallace.

The Notorious B.I.G’s musical legacy sold after deal finally reached

Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan are this year's Polar Music Prize recipients.

Explainer What is the Polar Music Prize, as Queen earn the prize in 2025?

Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra with multi-instrumentalist James Morrison at Wigan Jazz Festival

Organisers call time on Jazz Festival after four decades

New research reveals Britain as a nation of ravers and the top twenty tunes guar...

Residents of Saddle Court are set against plans for a homeless hostel on their doorstep

Sheltered housing residents oppose homelessness hostel plan

Free coins are available in limited quantities - you just need to pay a small postage fee

How to order a free 'gift to the nation' commemorative coin

Danny Dyer is working to launch the Pack Our Pubs initiative

Former Eastenders actor Danny Dyer lends support to struggling pubs
Danny Dyer is backing a campaign to help struggling pubs during Dry January - with a pint of crisps.
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Ben & Jerry's has launched a new flavour which will honour rock music legend Freddie Mercury (Photo: Hope & Glory/Getty)

Ben & Jerry's launches Queen-inspired flavour to raise funds for AIDS

Ben & Jerry's has launched a new flavour which will honour rock music legend Freddie Mercury (Photo: Hope & Glory/Getty)

Ben & Jerry's launches Queen-inspired flavour to raise funds for AIDS

Josh Simons MP

Josh Simons MP: Being Serious about Migration

Seven decades on: Queen's first Wigan visit and other 1954 events

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Singing star heads home to save hall

Leigh Miners Rangers Rugby League Academy have received the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Leigh Miners to receive The King's Award

Members of the Happy Smiles Training team smiling whilat gathered together in a group

Happy Smiles Training receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Amy and Anna delivering training with Happy Smiles team members watching on behind

Happy Smiles Training receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Amy and Anna delivering training with Happy Smiles team members watching on behind

Happy Smiles Training receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Icons of Style: in 100 Garments by Josh Sims

Icons of Style: in 100 Garments by Josh Sims: book review

Every Smile You Fake by Dorothy Koomson

Every Smile You Fake by Dorothy Koomson: book review

Pokemon characters, like those pictured, are among toy deals at Aldi (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Cowabunga! Iconic 1990s retro toys comeback in supermarket deals

Maura Jackson aka The Feather Fixer

Award winning comedian coming to Wigan

Escape taxing times to enjoy luxury Lisbon 'Liberty'

The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood

The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood: book review

Mary I: Queen of Sorrows by Alison Weir

Mary I: Queen of Sorrows by Alison Weir: book review

When the Wild Calls by Nicola Penfold

A wild mission, a toilet disaster and a canine comedy: children’s book reviews

Stacey Solomon (left) helped out Caroline and Erick in the first episode of her new series Stacey Solomon: Renovation Rescue (Picture: Matt McQuillan/Channel 4)

Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue review: A new show build on shaky ground

Pam Shaw was a life-long animal lover. Here she is with pet Poppy whom she rescued from being put to sleep

TV actress Pam Shaw funeral details

The Trafford Centre’s latest events

Luke Marsden: Trafford Centre is a sad relic

Gloria Jones at the blue plaque to the Wigan Casino site at Grand Arcades

Queen of Northern Soul makes emotional return to Wigan

Pam was one of 12 cancer patients who dared to bare for a 2018 calendar to raise funds for Mamillan

Star of screen and stage Pam Shaw has died aged 81

The former Grenadier Guard is following in the family footsteps.

Former soldier from Ashton-in-Makerfield marches into Cadent apprenticeship

A Death in Diamonds by S J Bennett

A Death in Diamonds by S J Bennett: book review

The host of Great British Menu, Andi Oliver (Picture: BBC/Optomen Television Ltd/Ashleigh Brown)

Great British Menu review: This TV cooking show just ends up repeating on you

Big Mak Strength gym is holding a strongman competition next year

Competition for Wiganers to showcase their strength to be held next year

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

The former Mayor of Wigan Coun Marie Morgan and Melanie Bryan DL, right, joined by members of The Bridgers - Howe Bridge community group, at the tree-planting ceremony, with a rowan tree, one which formed the tree-of trees outside Buckingham Palace

Community group receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service

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