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Left to right: Winner Margaret (Resident), Alisha Bromley (Activities Coordinator) and Kim  Jones (Home Manager)

Care home creates I'm a Celeb spin-off Sian Jones

Isaak Dalglish on Channel 4's Rise and Fall

Wigan Paralympian joins Channel 4 series Rise and Fall Gaynor Clarke

Yvette Geary, centre, with chosen models Kat Solway, Becky West, Emma Jones and Emma Carter

Fitness/lingerie brand hosts first shoot Sian Jones

Standish residents are encouraged to attend the event.

Residents of Wigan able to voice their opinions on property development Matt Pennington

Road works on Preston Road, Standish, near Pepper Lane junction.

Road narrowing work to be partially reversed Charles Graham

WIGAN - 01-03-23 Councillor Debbie Parkinson has started a petition and campaigning to get a crossing near St Marie's primary school, Avondale Street, Standish - there has been a few incidents and would like plans to make the roads near the school safer for pedestrians.

Petition begins for new crossing in Wigan as parents fear for children's safety Matt Pennington

Royal Marine Commando veteran Mark Snape setting off on on his 70-mile trek, carrying up to 60lb (27.2kg) of kit, from Wigan Armed Forces Community HQ.

News Wigan father begins gruelling 70 mile yomp for charity Matt Pennington

Nigel Brookwell will walk barefoot from Wigan town centre to the stocks in Standish, where he will spend the night

Wigan dad will walk barefoot and spend night in stocks in latest challenge Gaynor Clarke

All the fires have taken place in a copse off York Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, since last September

Fire crews called to rubbish fires on same street for sixth time in six months Charles Graham

Ofsted planned to take enforcement action against the nursery

Nursery rated 'inadequate' in damning report as Ofsted finds mouse droppings Gaynor Clarke

The site of the new Spectrum clinic on Standishgate

New Wigan sexual health clinic to open in the town centre Charles Graham

Aspull and Red Rock had the least air pollution in the borough, with a score of 0.75

Air pollution in Wigan borough: the 12 areas with the best air quality Gaynor Clarke

Discount supermarket chain Aldi is looking to increase its presence in Wigan

Supermarket chain Aldi is looking for a suitable location for a new Wigan store Alan Weston

Artist Joe Kiney Whitmore, painting David Coulton,  in his studio at Cross Street Arts, Standish, he would like to paint your portrait from life.

Artist offers to paint portraits for free Sian Jones

Coun Paul Prescott Portfolio Holder for Planning, Environmental Services and Transport

Work to begin on Bee Network expansion Sian Jones

Anyone with information should contact the Police Coroner's Court in Bolton

News Police appeal to trace next of kin Sian Jones

The aftermath of the M6 crash which would later claim a man's life

Man dies after crash and car blaze on M6 Charles Graham

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CLASS ACT: Little Owls day nursery, Standish Michelle Adamson

Oneil Bashir, an assessor from Logistica (left) and Kim Jones, home manager at Worthington Lake Care Home (right)

Care home emerges with flying colours Alan Weston

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IN PICTURES: Wigan care home residents enjoy Valentine's Day tea dance Michelle Adamson

Kerry Docherty, owner of Wild Flowers, High Street, Standish, is preparing for Valentine's Day, with flowers, cards and gifts.  Working with other local independent businesses to deliver bespoke gifts.

Wigan-based florist hopes to help spread the love this Valentines Day Matt Pennington

Residents Rita Cunliffe, left, and Joan Bennett.

Take a look around the new retirement development in Standish Michelle Adamson

Smart Futures is hosting its first ever uniform swap shop

Organisation to host first uniform swap shop Sian Jones

Langtree Hall Day Nursery, Standish

Glowing report for improved Wigan nursery where children arrive 'full of smiles' Gaynor Clarke

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RETRO: St Wilfrid's Primary School, Standish in 2001 Gary Brunskill and Michelle Adamson

Property Perspective

Classy and modern Standish home hits the market for eye-catching price Jack Marshall

School pupils receive the new books from councillors Chris Ready and Laura Flynn

Wigan councillors buy books to help school pupils learn about health topics Gaynor Clarke

Alan Batt Estate Agents

Catalogue-perfect Standish family home with immaculate interior hits the market Jack Marshall

Gareth Fairhurst is unhappy with Wigan Council's actions

Ex-Wigan councillor threatens legal action in unpaid council tax row Alan Weston

Mark's 70-mile yomp is in aid of the Armed Forces Community HQ in Wigan.

News Wigan father preparing for gruelling 70 mile fund-raiser Matt Pennington

Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel

Kilhey Court launches well-being challenge Sian Jones

The scene outside St Wilfrid's Primary Academy in Standish, which the resident claimed was typical

'It's got so bad I've had to change my hours at work' Alan Weston

Marchia Ogden and Vickie Battersby, Co-Founders of Organic Secrets UK Ltd

Mother-daughter duo spread the word on CBD Sian Jones

Standish Medical Practice

Wigan community group claims health bosses 'failed' under-pressure GP practice Gaynor Clarke

Worthington Lake Care Home will throw a traditional tea dance in a setting that will be familiar to the residents

News Care home gets residents to don their dancing shoes for Valentine's Day knees-up Matt Pennington

1985 - Glamour model Sam Fox prepares to start a road race at Standish Carnival on the weekend of August 3rd and 4th 1985.

RETRO PICTURES: What was making the news in Standish 40 years ago? Michelle Adamson

Members at My Life

Organisations combat Blue Monday Sian Jones

Tea in the tub for members of Standish Labour Club at Standish Carnival on Saturday 4th of August 1979.

RETRO: What was making the news in Standish back in the 1970s? Michelle Adamson

A winter scene on Cross Street, Standish, featuring  St. Wilfrid's Church, Standish, after a heavy snowfall in 1968.

RETRO: Standish scenes from the 1960s to 1980s Michelle Adamson

Traffic disrupted by the felled tree on Almond Brook Road, Standish

Wind brings down a tree on a Wigan main road Charles Graham

Father Christmas toured various parts of the borough with his helpers

Good causes set to benefit as Father Christmas collects thousands of pounds Gaynor Clarke

Plan for five houses on grassland in Standish

New residential development plan for green belt sparks anger from protestors George Lythgoe

LEFT TO RIGHT): Mark Aldred (Good Deeds Trust), Karen Aldred (Good  Deeds Trust), Lorraine Ashall (Windsor House), Ewan Macdonald (Windsor House)

Care home winter fair raises money for dementia charity Sian Jones

Dene Hemsworth earned £16,750 in compensation

NHS worker awarded over £16k of compensation after failed dental treatment Sian Jones

Members of the Pupil Leadership Team, who are an integral part of the school's Leadership team.

CLASS ACT: St Wilfrid's C of E Primary Academy, Standish Michelle Adamson

Casey is the current FOEW Supreme International Charity Queen after fund-raising the most out of all those that entered.

Wigan pageant contestant crowned Supreme Queen for charity work Matt Pennington

Two lanes were closed on the M6 after a crash involving two cars between junctions 27 (Standish) and 26 (Orrell Interchange) at around 8.50am on Friday (December 23)

M6 crash causing delays between Standish and Wigan Matthew Calderbank

James said that without the charity many families would struggle a lot more with Motor Neurone Disease

Wigan father completes santa 5k in aid of charity Matt Pennington

Staff, homeowners and school children all in good spirits at Brideoake Court

School choir spreads festive cheer Sian Jones

Award-winning author Alex Winstanley with his books

Publishing deal for author whose books help families deal with health conditions Gaynor Clarke

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