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Residents

David O’Dwyer, 87 (left) and Fred Bowen, 83 (right) with the rugby Challenge Cup trophy

Veteran Leopards fans rejoice at lifting the rugby Challenge Cup trophy Alan Weston

Bill and Kim from Belong Atherton.

Community brings care village's garden ambitions to fruition Matt Pennington

Beth Fletcher, who lives on Mosley Common Road

Campaigners celebrate after plans for 16m 5G mast are thrown out George Lythgoe

An artist's impression of some of the new homes proposed for the former Pemberton colliery site

Developer unveils plans for more homes on former colliery estate Charles Graham

Millions of people in receipt of the State Pension will receive an additional payment over the coming months.

DWP to send out ‘bonus’ payments to millions before Christmas Sophie Wills

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box Will Millar

Residents at Dean Court sheltered accommodation in Orrell claim they are being terrorised by a disruptive resident.

Man 'exposed himself' to elderly women in Wigan sheltered accommodation complex

Worthington Lake Care Home

Care home to host annual summer fair Sian Jones

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK Sophie Wills

Worthington Lakes resident Rene with the home's manager Kim Jones

Care home residents roll up sleeves for recruitment drive Sian Jones

Stephen Gall was invited to a Wigan Athletic game as part of his sporting treat

Wigan care home residents receive cards from sporting legends Matt Pennington

Meeting where residents can voice their opinions will be held at Wigan Pier and Ashton Library.

Residents asked to have their say on plans to protect Wigan's heritage Matt Pennington

Beth Fletcher, who lives on Mosley Common Road

Village anger over 5G mast plan George Lythgoe

What happened to Cindy Williams Jr in EastEnders? Daniel Mcneil

Firefighters joined police in searching the canal and area around the Wharfside apartments after receiving reports that a young man was drowning

Emergency services scrambled after young man falls into canal Charles Graham

Northern Soul expert Tim Brown with the rare single which has gone on display at the Museum of Wigan Life

Wigan gears up for Northern Soul 50th anniversary celebrations

Hannah Lumley, 42, moved into her detached three-bedroom redbrick town house, in Northstowe, Cambs eight months ago and is the town's only child minder.

Why mum in UK’s most soulless town ‘wouldn’t live anywhere else’ Sophie Wills

These are the top 10 selfie capitals of the UK Richard Jenkins

The blaze destroyed around 200 cars

‘Spectacular’ scrapyard blaze destroys hundreds of cars Charlotte Hawes

The campaign is to raise awareness about the fire risks associated with disposing of batteries in household bins.

Campaign to prevent battery fires Sian Jones

Welcoming the Tour of Britain to Wigan are councillors Chris Ready, left and David Molyneux, right, with Richard Smith and Andrew Hakesley, from Be Well

World's best cyclists head to Wigan as the Tour of Britain returns to borough Gaynor Clarke

The top 10 UK cities with the best 'vibe' revealed Francesca Tuckey

Discretionary housing payments are paid by local authorities to cover shortfalls in residents' housing benefit or universal credit

Wigan Council spent more than its discretionary housing payments budget Andrew Dowdeswell

The European Travel Informatio The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.n and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.

Date UK holidaymakers must pay fee to enter these 30 countries Sophie Wills

Firefighters battle huge blaze as arsonists torch more than 50 cars overnight

Arsonists cause destruction by torching over 50 cars in one night Sam Johnson

People living in Gathurst hope that the former Indian restaurant can be used as a community hub and promote use of the canal.

Plans unveiled to use abandoned eatery as a community hub Matt Pennington

Steve Royle, centre, with residents Joan and Rita

BGT star visits care home Sian Jones

Louisa Blenkiron, a resident in the area, says people charge around £16,000 for three weeks.

Wimbledon: Residents make up to £16k renting out homes and drives Sophie Wills

Neil and Lisa Fletcher at home in Watchet, Somerset.

Couple who ‘live in 1930s’ bemoan increase in cost of vintage clothes Sophie Wills

Flooding in Crooke Village on Sunday

Warnings for drivers as weekend of heavy rain causes flooding across Wigan

Dylan Bragger, 15, was pronounced dead after officers were called to a stabbing in Digmoor Road, Skelmersdale

More than £10k raised in memory of Dylan Sian Jones

Tourists in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.

Inside UK beauty spot being ‘ruined’ by drones and Airbnbs Sophie Wills

The former Ince St William's RC Church

Volunteers now sought for DIY discount homes project Charles Graham

Only Fans billboards pop up in UK promoting adult sex work - residents turn to graffiti

OnlyFans billboards pop up in the UK promoting adult sex work Will Millar

A view over the countryside on a sunny day from Beacon Country Park, Up Holland.

Have your say on how country park can be improved

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car Will Millar

The first pride event takes place this weekend

Borough encouraged to celebrate Pride season Sian Jones

Crews from three different stations attended the false alarm

Candle in the window causes major 999 false alarm Charles Graham

Birchley Hall care home in Billinge is set to close

Bosses 'extremely sorry' as plans to close care home are revealed Gaynor Clarke

The defibrillator is now available in Spring View

Defibrillator now available in emergencies thanks to efforts of Wigan community Gaynor Clarke

A increase in road collisions involving deer has residents worried

Residents voice concerns over surge in deer deaths Matt Pennington

Wigan Borough In Bloom Judging Day in 2021

Wigan has more In Bloom groups than almost anywhere else in the country Charles Graham

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets Daniel Mcneil

Haigh St David's Church is teaming up with Bolton’s Funeral Directors, ward councillors and One House Community Centre to tackle its long grass

Community pulls together to tackle long grass at Wigan church Gaynor Clarke

‘Massive gas blast’ sees woman rushed to hospital Daniel Mcneil

The Premium Bond winners for June 2023 have been revealed by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) - and Bristol residents are among the lucky ones.

NS&I Premium Bonds: June 2023 winners and how to enter Sophie Wills

Breathing in dirty air can increase the risk of respiratory infections, heart disease and lung cancer

National Clean Air Month: the 11 areas in Wigan with the worst air quality Gaynor Clarke

Manhattanhenge 2023: How to see New York City’s sunset in the UK Beth Franklin

Coun Susan Gambles with representatives of Jigsaw Homes Group and Wigan Council at a new housing development on Bryn Road, Ashton

Residents settle into new homes built on site of former Wigan church Gaynor Clarke

Staff at Ashton View care home celebrate the "good" rating from the CQC

Praise for Wigan care home rated 'good' in all areas by inspectors Gaynor Clarke