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Youngsters

Changing retorts at the London Gas Company’s works at Vauxhall in 1889. Picture for illustrative purposes by Rischgitz.

Research unearths children ‘worked to death’ in Industrial Revolution Sophie Wills

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis shine at coronation Sam Johnson

Teens are more likely to listen to their parents than social media when it comes to big life decisions according to research. 26th April 2023.

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people Richard Jenkins

Cassie Cody, Alcedo's clinical lead for Children’s Complex Care

A Wigan care group launches Children's Complex Care Division Matt Pennington

Extreme Planet: The Deep by Laura Cowan and Qu Lan

Deep mysteries, beastly facts and crown duels: children’s book reviews Pam Norfolk

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

Orrell St Peter's Year 10 football team

School football team reaches the last eight of a prestigious national tournament Luke Power

Vita and the Gladiator by Ally Sherrick

A Roman thriller, big feelings and Winnie-the-Pooh:  children’s book reviews Pam Norfolk

Prince William shocked the teens during their school lunch break

Sixth formers stunned after random Facetime with Prince William Chelsie Sewell

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

Alton Towers unveils new ‘hair-raising’ ride opening this year Chelsie Sewell

The Detention Detectives by Lis Jardine

Murder most foul, a comedy pick and marvellous magic:  children’s book reviews Pam Norfolk

Aldi Prime hydration drink deal: Craze continues as supermarket stocks drink by YouTube stars KSI & Logan Paul

Craze for Prime hydration drink continues with Aldi Specialbuy deal Will Millar

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Youngsters from Wigan famlies treated to a festive breakfast and panto Charles Graham

NORAD Tracks Santa: how to follow Santa’s journey this Christmas Eve Benjamin Jackson

Freya Skye is representing the UK at Junior Eurovision song contest in Armenia this weekend

Junior Eurovision to take place this weekend - how to watch Chelsie Sewell

Aspull Holy Family Catholic Primary School's creative video entry has earned them a state-of-the-art interactive display.

Wigan classroom wins a technology prize worth £3,000 Matt Pennington

Young people are determined to find a job they enjoy – as over a quarter believe... Richard Jenkins

The pupils meet Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas

High school pupils swap Wigan for Chester as they visit Hollyoaks set Gaynor Clarke

Prepare for a scare (and a lot of fun) at Horror Comic Con World at Blackpool's Winter Gardens

Everything you need to know about Horror Comic Con World Jon Peake

The Very Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra: With 10 Musical Sounds! by Tim Lihoreau, Philip Noyce and Olga Baumert

A musical odyssey, monstrous fun and brainy babies by various authors – children... Pam Norfolk

Which Way to Anywhere by Cressida Cowell

Mapmaking magic, a famous friendship and a werewolf teacher by various authors –... Pam Norfolk

Usborne Big Activity Pad by Kirsteen Robson

A rainbow of boredom-busting holiday books from Usborne by various authors – boo... Pam Norfolk

Our Time on Earth by Lily Murray and Jesse Hodgson

Immortal jellyfish, marvellous bodies and feline sleuths by various authors  – c... Pam Norfolk

Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna and Tomislav Tomic

Witchcraft wonders, terrific trees and a stick boy by various authors – book rev... Pam Norfolk

Children ready for an Easter egg hunt (photo: adobe)

9 ways how to outfox children With an Easter egg hunt! Nigel Booth

The great outdoors presents almost endless possibilities to hide Easter eggs from children this season

Top 10 hiding places for you children's Easter egg hunt Chris Page

From left: Kerry Mcnamara, manager Vicky Knowles, Jenna Sharrock and Traci Winstanley, at the Young Person's Centre at Westfield Community School, Wigan, are delighted with the outstanding Ofsted report, third time in a row.

Delight as Wigan nursery receives 'outstanding' Ofsted report for third time Gaynor Clarke

All Days Community Learning Farm bring a selection of animals to Wood Fold Primary School, Standish, for nursery and reception school children to meet and learn about.

Wood Fold Primary School farm for a day Michelle Adamson

Today only - children can video call Santa with their Christmas wishes Sally Burton

Getting to grips with slime

IN PICTURES: Youngsters get messy making slime at Wigan Library Gaynor Clarke

Precious firefighter time is being wasted by needless, nuisance fires

Safety fears as Wigan youths use petrol to light nuisance fires Charles Graham

The Christmas Pine

Glowing trees, festive fun and snow-filled adventures by various authors - book ... Pam Norfolk

Holy Family pupils at Platt Bridge's war memorial

Closure-threatened Wigan school pupils pay remembrance respects Charles Graham

Latics players Owen Mooney, Adam Brooks and Arthur Lomax attended the relaunch at Douglas Valley Nursery

Latics project keeps our kids on the move Sian Jones

Grimwood

Woodland anarchy, an accidental witch and a cave bear by various authors - book ... Pam Norfolk

Younger children are less willing to have a Covid-19 vaccination than older teenagers, a study suggests

Younger children less willing to get Covid-19 jab than older pupils – study Eleanor Busby

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 will be asked to give their consent if the jabs are approved for this age group (Photo: Getty Images)

Children aged 12 to 15 will need parental consent to get Covid jab Claire Schofield

Amazing Rivers

Wondrous waterways, a top class dog and a pirate princess by various authors - b... Pam Norfolk

A coronavirus vaccine

Youngsters are finally having their vaccines Aine Fox

Some students sat "mini-exams" this year but for the most part this was not a familiar scene in the 2020-21 academic year as teacher assessment held sway

Wigan students receive A-level results after another extraordinary, Covid-hit ye... Charles Graham

St Johns in Abram

How Wigan schools are using artificial intelligence to help their pupils AND tea... By The Newsroom

Circus Maximus: Race to the Death

Thrills in Ancient Rome, bacteria heroes and a sky-diving diva - by various auth... Pam Norfolk

The Rule of Six will be reintroduced in March, but children under five won't count towards the limit (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The rule of six is coming back in March - but does it include children? Alex Nelson

Tesco and McDonald’s are giving away free carrots for Rudolph - here’s how to ge... Claire Schofield

How children can get a free letter from Santa this Christmas - and they are guar... Claire Schofield

Molly and the Mathematical Mystery

Maths, mystery and magic cast a spell at Christmas by various authors - book rev... Pam Norfolk

Carrie Hope Fletcher is backing the contest

Youngsters invited to share their talents and win prizes Peter Ormerod

Seasons

A walk on the wild side with Little Tiger books - by various authors - book revi... Pam Norfolk

The Humans

Human history, space maps and autumnal verse by various authors - book reviews - Pam Norfolk

InvestiGators

Daffy detectives, fun science and happy minds by various authors - book reviews ... Pam Norfolk