The Verve

The Facades

REVIEW: Wigan band The Facades deserve a breakthrough moment David Bailey

Steeplejack, steam enthusiast and cult television personality Fred Dibnah gets a bit steamed up as he meets the Ashton Carnival Queen Diane Galvin on Saturday 14th of June 1986.

RETRO: See what news and events were making Wigan's headlines in 1986 Michelle Adamson

Below are some of the performers and crowd at Haigh Fest 2017 - did you go?

Wigan memories: Haigh Fest 2017 in pictures Jon Peake

You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of the things listed below

You aren't a true Wiganer if you haven't done at least half of these things Jon Peake

The Museum of Wigan Life

Wigan's music history celebrated in new exhibit Sian Jones

Richard Ashcroft.

Wigan’s Richard Ashcroft announces new gig date for summer 2023 Holly Pritchard

Richard Ashcroft, formerly of The Verve

Wigan's own Richard Ashcroft announces major headline shows this Autumn - here's...

Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft announces headline summer show at Leeds Millennium Square Sian Jones

Richard Ashcroft will release a new acoustic album in October

Richard Ashcroft releases new single This Thing Called Life Amos Wynn

Richard Ashcroft will release a new acoustic album this year

Richard Ashcroft to release new acoustic album Amos Wynn

Richard Ashcroft

Wigan artist Richard Ashcroft confirms autumn acoustic shows Ben Butler

Fans at the front

Anniversary of The Verve gig at Haigh Hall - 23 years ago today Michelle Adamson

When and where to see The Crooks in upcoming tour Sally Burton

The mosaic under the railway bridge on Wallgate

Culture hub Wigan Steam launches online exhibition of town's arts and heritage Andrew Nowell

The Lottery Winners

Local band hoping for debut album hit Gaynor Clarke