USA

A fighter jet fell off the side of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman while she was deployed in the Red Sea.

Expensive error: $70m rolls off aircraft carrier and into the sea

The sun rises on another packed day at Virginia Beach

I know why Pharrell Williams is 'Happy' after a trip to Virginia Beach

Is this smoke and mirrors fettling? Don't expect a building anytime soon.

Tony Porter Ponders: USA fettling and long term fettling in Wigan.

FKA Twigs has had to cancel several North American and Canadian tour dates due to the wrong visas being issued.

FKA Twigs North American tour cancelled due to visa issues

Russell Watson is looking forward to performing at the Edge in Wigan

Russell Watson looks forward to borough show

Fan-tastic World Cup welcome awaits Brits in Boston

Sad to see a long established and popular business closing, but it went with a bang not a whimper.

Tony Porter Ponders: Can we risk our health with a trade deal with the USA? Gall...

Shaun Wane wants rugby league to build on the Las Vegas experience

Wane on building Warriors' legacy in Vegas

Shaun Wane wants rugby league to build on the Las Vegas experience

Wane on building Warriors' legacy in Vegas

Matt Peet oversees Warriors training in Las Vegas

Peet lifts lid on prospect of Warriors returning to Vegas

Bolton Coroner's Court

A 'designer' drug, cocaine and heroin claimed the life of a tragic mum

A poll of 1,000 adults who travel for work found over half like to turn meetings abroad into a holiday

Business travellers reckon they save £2,500 on holidays every year

Patricia Bunting fighting for life in a hospital in Orlando, Florida

Critically ill grandma contracts pneumonia

The choir rehearse every Wednesday evening between 8-9pm.

Wigan choir aiming for international competition in USA

Shore Larks feeding on the shore

Graham Workman: Dad and lad's adventure in the East

Victor Michael in performance

Christmas by Candlelight with Victor Michael and the Sopranos
By popular demand, St. Michael and All Angels Church, Wigan are presenting a Christmas by Candlelight Concert, featuring “Victor Michael and The Sopranos”
Geoffrey Peet

Surprising Deep South: Visit the USA's best fly-drive spot

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

Gregg Warburton in action during the Paralympics in Paris

Wigan's Paralympic star reflects on 'devastating' end to Paris adventure

Music fans reveal their ultimate travel bucket list

Gareth Southgate leaves his position as England manager with his head held high

OPINION: Southgate changed the culture and restored English pride

Shania Twain invites 81 year old superfan, Ken, on stage during her set at Lytham Festival.

Watch: Shania Twain invites 81-year-old superfan on stage

Stephen Bergin (L), 35, splits his time between operating on brains and consulting Grey's Anatomy's writers and actors.

Watch: Grey's Anatomy inspired me to be a surgeon - now I work on set

Clouds the puppy with a swollen face after being stung by a hornet.

Watch: Puppy's face swells after hornet sting

A massive sinkhole opened up and swallowed a light pole in the middle of a football pitch at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, USA.

Watch: Giant sinkhole swallows football pitch

Cover art for Mazey's new single 'WISH U FELT THE SAME' out June 28th.

Wigan singer unveils heartfelt summer anthem

Subway at 5 The Clock House, Waterlooville

Subway launches foot-long cookies and churros
Subway has launched a range of cookies and churros – that are one foot in length.
Martin Winter

COSORI 5L Rice Cooker provides a versatile and affordable solution for efficient cooking.

COSORI 5L Rice Cooker provides a versatile and affordable solution

Mr Soot Chimney Sweep founder David Sudworth is heading to the USA

Wigan chimney sweep business owner heading to USA for international talk

A motorist was bemused to find himself facing four zebras on the loose in North Bend, Washington, on Sunday, April 28.

Watch: Zebras cause chaos for drivers after escaping onto a busy road

Renewable green energy (photo: Adobe)

Going Green

Beagle cross dog Winston reacts to his favourite film The Lion King.

Beagle cross dog reacts to his favourite film The Lion King

Charlie Kelman has one eye on a Summer Olympics call up

Wigan Athletic striker outlines ambition for Summer Olympics call-up

Luke in the US before he came back to colder climes

LUKE MARSDEN: Why I've decided to give up salted popcorn for 2024

Mina Alali with calf Moo Picture: Mina Alali / SWNS

Meet Moo - a calf adopted from a petting zoo who gets taken for walks

Charlie the cockatoo has been caged for three months at Heathrow over paperwork issues

Pet bird caged at Heathrow for three months over missing paperwork

The bear calmly stole a fresh-caught salmon, as the fisherman who caught it could only watch on in disbelief. (Photo: Collab/SWNS)

Cheeky bear steals fisherman's freshly-caught salmon

Alec Jervis (82) with wife Eileen (80) celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with the traditional greeting from the king and queen

Emotional scenes as ‘lovely’ couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary

The Courtyard Bistro in Lowton has closed

Diners' dismay as popular Wigan restaurant closes 'with immediate effect'

Maya Jama will host the first-ever Love Island Games

Love Island Games start date and how to watch in UK

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

Wigan and Leigh Film Festiva will take place across two days in September.

Wigan and Leigh film festival to celebrate tenth anniversary in style

Keely Hodgkinson at last year's European championships

Keely Hodgkinson secures her place in 800m semi-final at World Championships

Gwyn McCormack, from Wigan, has 40 years' experience as a leading international SEND teacher

Wigan teacher used lockdown to devise 'revolutionary' new teaching aid

Antonee Robinson is now a big star on the international stage with the USA

Wigan Athletic in line for massive cash injection thanks to Premier move

Unsealed FBI documents reveal IRA plot to kill the Queen

IRA plot to kill Queen in San Francisco in 1983 revealed by FBI

What are funnel clouds? Rare weather phenomenon explained

Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough

Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough reach settlement following feud

The Cloud Gate sculpture, popularly known as the bean, with Chicago's skyline

‘I went to Chicago for five days and it was better than New York’

Matt Wooloff represented the USA at the World Cup (Photo by Pat Elmont/Getty Images for Rugby League World Cup)

Wigan's Wooloff discusses his Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup experience

Fascinating gifts given by Queen Mary to her granddaughter Princess Margaret have emerged as part of a collection estimated to make up to £14,000 at auction.

Gifts given by Queen Mary to Princess Margaret set to be auctioned

Matt Wooloff

Warriors' Wooloff discusses how wheelchair rugby allowed him to live his dream

Gary Neville mocks former PM Liz Truss on Twitter

Columnist Luke Marsden isn't sitting on the fence when it comes to American political affiliations

LUKE MARSDEN: How can Trump ever hope to get a fair trial?

There are concerns about the contents of fake vapes

Warning issued over danger of fake vapes which contain toxic chemical

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