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Steve Jones

Alex Jones hosts Reunion Hotel

One Show’s Alex Jones says why she split up with Steve Jones in 2002 Holly Stagg

Matt Riley will walk from Wigan to the Isle of Wight

Dad will walk to Isle of Wight in bid to raise £50k to help homeless people Gaynor Clarke

Coun Steve Jones wishes to bring back traditional activities such as Santa's Sledge to boost community spirit in Bryn

Local councillor dresses up as Santa to spread Christmas cheer Matt Pennington

An artist's impression of part of the Galleries25 project

Council boss quizzed over financial position and ability to deliver Galleries25 Charles Graham

Coun Steve Jones surveys the weeds on Grange Road, Bryn

Fed-up councillor kills weeds himself as he calls for action Gaynor Clarke

Our Lady Immaculate Primary School

Wigan primary school could face closure Sian Jones

The count in full swing at Robin Park Tennis Centre

How did Wigan vote in the local elections?

New Bryn councillor Samuel Flemming

Labour regains Bryn ward in Wigan by-election Charles Graham

Five candidates are vying for the Bryn seat

Wigan by-election poll is under way Charles Graham

The by-election will be held later this month

Candidates revealed in upcoming by-election for seat on Wigan Council Gaynor Clarke

Coun Steve Jones

Date set for by-election after legal threat forces Wigan councillor to resign Gaynor Clarke

Lord Peter Smith

Voters go to the polls in by-election for former Wigan Council leader's seat Gaynor Clarke

Coun Steve Jones

Wigan councillor announces resignation after threat of legal challenge Gaynor Clarke

Coun Steve Jones, right, with Anthea Caffrey, left, and Gill Williams from Bryn Support Centre, food larder and community shop, offering food parcels for members of the community

Shop remains as community rallies round Joseph Timan

Coun Steve Jones

Wigan councillor to stay on after community support Andrew Nowell

Coun Steve Jones near Bryn Rec

Developers insist road will NOT be built through Bryn Rec

Coun Steve Jones with partner Courtney Bampton, daughter 11-month-old Lilly and sister Becky Jones

Any ideas for future use of this Wigan shop? Ben Butler

Coun Jones on Bryn Rec after concerns were raised about surveyors spotted on the popular playing field

Fears Bryn Rec playing field may be lost to developers Ben Butler

Coun Steve Jones (first left) with volunteers outside the new community centre

Wigan community centre opens its doors for the first time Ben Butler

Coun Jones with Courtney Bampton, children Tommy and Lilly-Mae and Ben Charlton from the support centre

Go-ahead given for community centre plans in Bryn Ben Butler

Coun Jones (centre) with Courtney Bampton, children Tommy and Lilly-Mae and Ben Charlton from the support centre

Bryn community hub plan is shortlisted to final three Ben Butler

Dave Harrison outside his home

Council plan to tackle Wigan housing tenant's mouldy home Ben Butler

The former Arnold Clark site on Wigan Road, Ashton

Aldi supermarket plans for former Wigan garage Ben Butler

The demolished St Peter's Church and vicarage site in Bryn

Housing plan would be 'a disaster', says Wigan councillor Ben Butler

Wigan Town Hall, where full council meetings take place

Council house rent to rise in Wigan despite opposition protests Joseph Timan

Bryn Coun Steve Jones with volunteer Michelle Thomson and operations manager Ben Charlton at Bryn Support Centre, launch their Christmas Toy Appeal.

Give a less fortunate child a gift this Christmas with Wigan toy appeal Ben Butler

Courtney Bampton with children Tommy and Lilly-Mae, Coun Jones and Ben Charlton of Bryn Support Centre

Wigan community hub plan shortlisted Ben Butler

Travellers

Travellers set up camp on Wigan car park Ben Butler

Ben Anglesea and Darryl Latham, from Wigan Eats, hand out lunches with Chris Mason, headteacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Beech Hill

Caring Wiganers turn out in force to feed hungry children during half-term break Gaynor Clarke

Dancing cones in Wigan town centre

Wigan Council responds to claims it "squandered" £270k on culture exhibitions

St Peter's Church in Bryn

Further protest planned against controversial Wigan church development Ben Butler

Coun Steve Jones with partner Courtney Bampton, daughter 11-month-old Lilly and sister Becky Jones

Community plans for former Wigan club Ben Butler

St Peter's Church, Bryn

Plans tabled to demolish Wigan church by December Ben Butler

St Peter’s Church

Revised housing plans for former Wigan church site Ben Butler

Coun Steve Jones with Bellway's sales advisor Kerry Serrio

Firm donates cash to boost new Wigan initiative

Pictured from left, Coun Steve Jones with partner Courtney Bampton, daughter 11-month-old Lilly and sister Becky Jones

Community shop hailed a huge success Ben Butler

Residents protest against the plans outside St Peter's Church in Bryn

Furious residents hold protest against controversial new homes plan Ben Butler

The former Bryn Veterinary Centre will house the new support centre

Wigan community to get new support centre Ben Butler

The former Simply Eyes building which could be home to the Bryn Support Centre

Wigan families struggling during lockdown set to get vital support Ben Butler

Coun Steve Jones and Coun Bob Brierley

Wigan councillors spruce up estates Ben Butler

Coun Steve Jones pictured with Bryn resident Jacqueline Hodson

Councillor offers his services to look after vulnerable residents’ gardens Ben Butler

General view of the new 60,000 play area on Grange Road, Bryn.

Wigan youngsters enjoy play area upgrade Ben Butler

Parents celebrate school crossing patrol victory Gaynor Clarke

Safety fears at Wigan school crossing as parents call for new patrol to be appoi... Gaynor Clarke