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Orrell supporters with their souvenirs after the last match at Edge Hall Road on Saturday 21st of April 2007.

RETRO SPORT: pictures from Orrell RUFC's last match at Edge Hall Road Michelle Adamson

Max Verstappen is on the way to another record after seccuring nine wins in a row at the Dutch Grand Prix

Alonso says Max Verstappen’s success shouldn’t be underestimated Rebecca Braybrook

Girl, 14, dies after falling ill at sports camp Daniel Mcneil

Christian Horner has taken aim at Taylor Swift with controversial comments

Taylor Swift’s “lucky if she’s allowed in”: Formula One controversy Rebecca Braybrook

Wigan coach Graeme West with the team's clean sweep of trophies from the 1994-1995 season.
Wigan won every trophy on offer to complete the Grand Slam and in doing so only lost two matches, both away at Leeds and Halifax.
Clockwise from bottom left, League Championship Trophy, World Club Challenge, Stones Bitter Championship, Silk Cut Challenge Cup, BBC TV Team of the Year and Regal Trophy.

RETRO SPORT: the all conquering Wigan Warriors in 1995 Michelle Adamson

Wigan Athletic goalscoring hero Maurice Whittle holds the champagne as he celebrates with team-mates Mickey Worswick and Billy Styles, front, and John Wilkie and Kenny Morris after the match against Division 3 Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup 2nd round match at Springfield Park on Saturday 17th of December 1977. Latics won the game 1-0.

RETRO SPORT: Latics in 1977 Michelle Adamson

Life sized cut out of Latics chairman Dave Whelan with players Ian Kilford and Kevin Sharp and the Wigan Athletic new home and away kits.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Athletic kit launches over the years

Retro 1978
Wigan Athletic team set off for Birmingham to play in the FA Cup

RETRO SPORT: Wigan sports, celebrations and awards in 1978 Michelle Adamson

Female sports stars join forces with Bodyform for the #VaginasUncensored campaign

Female sports stars join forces to fight against women's censorship Richard Jenkins

DJ Eats Everything shares his latest track, as a collaboration with Nissan - named "Feeel"

DJ Eats Everything shares latest track - using sounds from motorsports Richard Jenkins

Princess Charlotte and Prince George were at the Wimbledon 2023 men’s final - Credit: Getty

Princess Charlotte and Prince George break strict Wimbledon rule Ethan Evans

Novak Djokovic (left) and Carlos Alcaraz (right)

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins men’s singles final for first time Charlotte Hawes

Sebastian Vettel has shared his views on Nyck de Vries being fired from AlphaTauri

Sebastian Vettel shares thoughts on ‘brutal’ Nyck de Vries sacking Rebecca Braybrook

Marketa Vondrousova has won the 2023 women’s Wimbledon final

Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova wins women’s final Charlotte Hawes

Sporting events across the county have been disruputed by heavy wind and rain

UK sport disrupted as country hit by strong winds and rain Rebecca Braybrook

Sebastian Vettel is back behind the wheel of an F1 car for Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sebastian Vettel makes his return to an F1 car

Mick Schumacher will pay tribute to his father Michael this weekend at Goodwood

Mick Schumacher to wear dad’s iconic helmet during Goodwood appearance Rebecca Braybrook

AlphaTauri have thanked Nyck De Vries after his F1 career came to an end

AlphaTauri thank Nyck de Vries after sudden F1 exit Rebecca Braybrook

Mark Applegarth

Applegarth reflects on Wakefield's golden point victory over Wigan Amos Wynn

Latics celebrate with the Division 2 championship trophy after beating Barnsley 1-0 with a Tony Dinning goal on Saturday 3rd of May, the last day of the 2002/2003 season.

RETRO SPORT: Wigan Athletic celebrations in 2003 Michelle Adamson

Gary Neville confirmed to join Dragons Den as guest on BBC One show

Gary Neville joins BBC show Dragons’ Den - confirmed Will Millar

Aldi is offering a special voucher ideal for parents when you spend £30

Aldi offering special voucher ideal for parents when you spend £30 Sam Johnson

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2022, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2023, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon Sian Lewis

Jeff Stelling leaving Sky Sports: Soccer Saturday presenter confirms departure after 30 years

Jeff Stelling leaving Sky Sports after 30 years with Soccer Saturday Will Millar

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds’ morning after tweet following Wrexham celebrations Sam Johnson

Michael Schumacher’s family will take legal action against a German magazine for publishing an AI interview with the F1 driver

Michael Schumacher’s family plan legal action after AI interview Rebecca Braybrook

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions video game in the works, Warner Bros confirm

New Harry Potter Quidditch video game in the works, says Warner Bros Chelsie Sewell

Dalton Cricket Club Life Member Joe Flaherty is given a guard of honour by Dalton captain Arthur Ball and Eccleston captain Tom Taylor after officially opening the club's new pavillion on Sunday 29th of May 1988. The teams competing played in the first match at Dalton in 1888.

RETRO SPORT: cricket in Wigan over the decades

BMW X1

Driven: the diminutive SUV from BMW Frederic Manby

Lord Sebastian Coe, World Athletics President said transgender women will be banned from competing in female world rankings ‘to maintain fairness’

Transgender athletes to be banned from international female categories Rahmah Ghazali

Ronnie O’Sullivan hints snooker players should go on strike Daniel Mcneil

Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with cancer. (Getty Images)

Martina Navratilova has announced she is cancer free Patrick Hollis

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge Patrick Hollis

In passenger mode the Renault Trafic van is a fantastic way to transport up to nine people.

Putting the Renault Trafic Passenger Van through its paces Julie Marshall

UK coronation party map launched by Government ahead of King Charles coronation in May - how to use

Government launches interactive street party map for coronation Will Millar

The Jonathan Ross Show: Who is on ITV show this week including The 1975, Danny Dyer and Maisie Adam

The Jonathan Ross Show - who is on ITV show this week Will Millar

ITV sports Dickie Davies has died - Jim Rosenthal leads tributes Beth Franklin

Nadine Dorries interviewed Boris Johnson on Talk TV show Friday Night with Nadine

Nadine Dorries launches Talk TV show with Boris Johnson interview Patrick Hollis

Lewis Capaldi (left) and Tony Bellew (Photo: Getty)

Tony Bellew hints at hilarious fight against Lewis Capaldi Patrick Hollis

Love Island 2023: Ten contestants who swapped sport for sun Daniel Mcneil

The Mazda MX-5 looks stunning with the roof down.

Road test Mazda-MX-5 Roadster Julie Marshall

Amir Khan and his family will take to our TV screens once again as the next series of Meet The Khans is set to return to the BBC next week.

Meet The Khans returns to BBC next week - how to watch Chelsie Sewell

Graham Norton Show: how to watch New Year’s Eve special, line-up including Olivia Coleman & Leah Williamson

The Graham Norton Show: how to watch New Year’s Eve special 2022 Will Millar