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Boy, 17, charged with attempted murder after man in his 50s stabbed Manchester Evening News17:00Murder Greater Manchester Knife Crime
Wigan teen, 17, charged with attempted murder and robbery after man stabbed in Morecambe Lancashire Evening Post15:26Murder Greater Manchester Knife Crime
Hundreds of jobs at risk as plans announced to close food factory Manchester Evening News14:50Business Closures Food Manufacturers Food & Drink
Planned factory closure could lead to 750 job losses BBC11:26Business Closures Food Manufacturers Food & Drink
Willmott Dixon appointed to £48.8m Wigan & Leigh College campus project Insider Media11:44Willmott Dixon Greater Manchester Construction
Developer appointed for £49m revamp of Wigan College Wigan Today12:38Willmott Dixon Greater Manchester Construction
Two Wigan men charged in connection with Southport riots Leigh Journal15:12Southport Liverpool (city) Merseyside
Two men charged with violent disorder in Merseyside Liverpool Echo10:36Southport Liverpool (city) Merseyside
Warriors players join Amazon’s Wigan multibank programme Wigan Today14:24Wigan Warriors Lancashire Greater Manchester
Back to school shop: 10 essentials for pupils including shoes and bag as Amazon slashes prices Wigan Today16:41Wigan Warriors Lancashire Greater Manchester
Wigan teen finally confesses to stealing van Wigan Today15:51Greater Manchester Lancashire
Wigan man accused of threatening people with machete Wigan Today15:01Greater Manchester Lancashire
Wigan woman denies theft. assault and harassment charges Wigan Today15:51Robbery Greater Manchester Lancashire
Jail sentence: Wigan 46-year old admits harassment Wigan Today15:04Robbery Greater Manchester Lancashire
Special report: see how pandemic affected Wigan's poorest children Wigan Today12:33UK Child Poverty UK Covid Education
Class act: Little acorns day nursery Wigan Wigan Today04:55UK Child Poverty UK Covid Education
Ambitious new Wigan town centre entertainments hub gets go-ahead Wigan Today13:22Debenhams Greater Manchester Lancashire
Ambitious new town centre entertainments hub gets go-ahead Manchester Evening News14:19Debenhams Greater Manchester Lancashire
Overnight maintenance for busy motorway junction near Wigan Wigan Today04:57Greater Manchester Lancashire
Wigan road closures: six for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight Wigan Today12:35Greater Manchester Lancashire

Latest News

Yesterday
Wigan teen finally confesses to stealing van Wigan Today15:51 7-Sept-24
Wigan woman denies theft. assault and harassment charges Wigan Today15:51 7-Sept-24
'Warm and welcoming' out-of-school club in Wigan praised by education inspectors Wigan Today12:31 7-Sept-24
56 pictures of Wigan tots in their first term of school in 2010 Wigan Today05:02 7-Sept-24
£4.6m put into pockets of Wigan residents thanks to Here for You campaign Wigan Today04:59 7-Sept-24
In the last 7 days
Footage shows high speed police chase as fleeing suspect dumps bike by canal Manchester Evening News19:36 6-Sept-24
Watch: motorbikes narrowly miss cars and pedestrians in 10-mile police chase through Wigan… Wigan Today16:25 6-Sept-24
Behind bars: Leigh shoplifter who assaulted security guard Wigan Today16:25 6-Sept-24
Wigan Athletic Community Trust's female empowerment group fundraising for brain haemorrhage… Wigan Today16:21 6-Sept-24
Wigan's Feast at the Mills shortlisted for national honours Wigan Today15:45 6-Sept-24
Hundreds of jobs at risk as plans announced to close food factory Manchester Evening News14:50 6-Sept-24
Warriors players join Amazon’s Wigan multibank programme Wigan Today14:24 6-Sept-24
Supporting Communities Fund applications reopen Wigan Council13:28 6-Sept-24
Wigan patients star in new video for The Christie Wigan Today12:37 6-Sept-24
Wigan parish church knifeman learns his fate Wigan Today12:31 6-Sept-24
Wigan motorist caught drug-driving outside his home Wigan Today12:31 6-Sept-24
Planned factory closure could lead to 750 job losses BBC11:26 6-Sept-24
Care home resident rugby fans attend local grassroots rugby match HC-One (Press Release)11:07 6-Sept-24
Wigan care services have a hoot with special guest visitor Wigan Today09:44 6-Sept-24
Down your way: visiting Wigan businesses in 2010 Wigan Today05:04 6-Sept-24
Rugby league legend calls on Wiganers to be Warriors in fight against dementia Wigan Today04:56 6-Sept-24
Rise in 'no-fault' Wigan home evictions Wigan Today04:56 6-Sept-24
National alert after counterfeit Glen's Vodka found to contain poisonous industrial alcohol… Wigan Today04:54 6-Sept-24
Major disruption at Wigan North Western expected until the end of the day National Rail (Press Release)20:54 5-Sept-24
Historic Wigan pub rescued from dereliction Wigan Today15:52 5-Sept-24
Sentencing of Wigan child sex offender delayed Wigan Today15:50 5-Sept-24
Wigan pensioner cleared of child sex abuse charges Wigan Today15:50 5-Sept-24
Month of Hope to begin with arrival of memorial quilt in Wigan Wigan Today15:45 5-Sept-24
Developer appointed for £49m revamp of Wigan College Wigan Today12:38 5-Sept-24
Pensioner arrested as police respond to reports of man exposing himself Wigan Today11:45 5-Sept-24
Wigan slimmer ditches the fad diets and drops the pounds Wigan Today11:20 5-Sept-24
Wigan entrepreneur takes Global Lifelines Cleaning Services to new heights Wigan Today09:45 5-Sept-24
Crash blocks Wigan bridge days after three-week closure Wigan Today09:31 5-Sept-24
More than 700 jobs at risk as factory closure plans announced Insider Media08:21 5-Sept-24
Food group Bakkavor eyes closure of ‘unsustainable’ Wigan factory TheBusinessDesk.com08:00 5-Sept-24
First days retro: Wigan reception classes 2011-12 Wigan Today05:01 5-Sept-24
Banned Wigan driver found at wheel of smashed up and unfit vehicle Wigan Today04:58 5-Sept-24
Overnight maintenance for busy motorway junction near Wigan Wigan Today04:57 5-Sept-24
Boy, 17, charged with attempted murder after man in his 50s stabbed Manchester Evening News17:00 4-Sept-24
Flashback: pupils, staff, events and celebrities at Standish High 1996 to 2003 Wigan Today15:47 4-Sept-24
Warrant issued: search for Leigh man accused of having banned fighting dog Wigan Today15:45 4-Sept-24
Police operation sees hundreds of bike seized in Wigan and beyond Wigan Today15:45 4-Sept-24
Wigan teen, 17, charged with attempted murder and robbery after man stabbed in Morecambe Lancashire Evening Post15:26 4-Sept-24
When is the next Apple Event? Date confirmed, how to watch, what to expect? Wigan Today15:15 4-Sept-24
Billionaire Chris Ellison - I keep my Mineral Resources mining staff captive in the office with … Wigan Today15:15 4-Sept-24
Jail sentence: Wigan 46-year old admits harassment Wigan Today15:04 4-Sept-24
Wigan school opens brand new carbon neutral building Wigan Today14:26 4-Sept-24
Newly recruited apprentices kick off careers by revamping Wigan Community Farm Wigan Today14:24 4-Sept-24
Fuel duty UK: RAC warns drivers of potential tax rise in upcoming Labour budget - what is pay… Wigan Today14:24 4-Sept-24
Wigan's latest Believe Talent Fund athletes aim to emulate golden girl Keely Hidgkinson Wigan Today12:33 4-Sept-24
Claim pension credit: what is it, eligibility, how much can I get calculator, how to apply,… Wigan Today12:02 4-Sept-24
Willmott Dixon appointed to £48.8m Wigan & Leigh College campus project Insider Media11:44 4-Sept-24
RL legend Phil calls on Wiganers to be Warriors in fight against dementia Wigan Council11:38 4-Sept-24
Wigan secondary school students nail brief from homebuilder Wigan Today11:11 4-Sept-24
Willmott Dixon chosen for £48.8m college project Association of Consulting Engineers (Press Release)11:07 4-Sept-24
Living with dementia – new education and support sessions for Wigan Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)10:04 4-Sept-24
Devastating news: Wigan food factory to close with 750 job losses Wigan Today09:49 4-Sept-24
This week's best bargain breaks: Low-cost autumn holidays for last-minute sun Wigan Today09:49 4-Sept-24
Appointment to deliver £49m net zero campus at Wigan & Leigh College TheBusinessDesk.com08:47 4-Sept-24
Willmott Dixon wins £49m Wigan college expansion Construction Enquirer08:40 4-Sept-24
Drug factory: police raid cannabis farm near Wigan town centre Wigan Today07:16 4-Sept-24
Leigh man accused of having 23,000 bogus postage stamps Wigan Today05:04 4-Sept-24
Wigan borough drug dealer back behind bars for dangerous driving Wigan Today05:04 4-Sept-24
Return to school made easier for Wigan families with help of Here for You Wigan Today04:55 4-Sept-24
School first days: 63 Wigan reception class pictures from 2009 Wigan Today15:52 3-Sept-24
Asda forecourt growth fuelled by Wigan firm Wigan Today15:30 3-Sept-24
Two Wigan men charged in connection with Southport riots Leigh Journal15:12 3-Sept-24
Wigan man seen with ‘maniacal grin’ during Southport disorder is jailed Wigan Today15:01 3-Sept-24
Wigan man accused of threatening people with machete Wigan Today15:01 3-Sept-24
£4.6 put into pockets of local people thanks to Here for You campaign Wigan Council14:23 3-Sept-24
6 mind-blowing hidden Windows features your PC and laptop can do Wigan Today14:09 3-Sept-24
End of an era: plug pulled on Wigan swim school Wigan Today12:39 3-Sept-24
Wigan road closures: six for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight Wigan Today12:35 3-Sept-24
Unlock your potential: self-employed community of Wigan invited to free event Wigan Today12:17 3-Sept-24
Two men charged with violent disorder in Merseyside Liverpool Echo10:36 3-Sept-24
Ainscough Crane Hire go for gold Armed Forces Covenant award Wigan Today10:25 3-Sept-24
Wigan teen in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Wigan Today09:45 3-Sept-24
Google Find My Device is coming to the UK: what is it, how does it work and when did it launch? Wigan Today09:34 3-Sept-24
The 11 most popular TikTok accounts in 2024 - and number of followers Wigan Today09:34 3-Sept-24
Wigan care home celebrate 'skilled' Nursing Associate graduates with 'wealth of knowledge' Wigan Today09:31 3-Sept-24
Share your experience: help us improve diabetes care in Wigan and Leigh Wigan Today09:20 3-Sept-24
Two men from Wigan charged over violence following Southport stabbings Hits Radio09:03 3-Sept-24
Violent disorder: Wigan pair charged over Southport riot Wigan Today08:44 3-Sept-24
Disused Wigan gym could become HMO and apartments Wigan Today07:52 3-Sept-24
Stack to transform former Debenhams in Wigan The Carlisle News & Star06:47 3-Sept-24
Arrest warrant issued for Wigan car parts theft suspect Wigan Today05:00 3-Sept-24
Police play vital part in keeping the public safe in new Leigh to Manchester night bus service Wigan Today04:57 3-Sept-24
Events this week Workers Party of Britain (Press Release)16:21 2-Sept-24
Shoplifter jailed for Wigan thieving spree Wigan Today15:46 2-Sept-24
Ten drivers face prosecution following M6 crash in Wigan Wigan Today15:46 2-Sept-24
Rolling back the years to 2010: meet Pemberton, Gidlow and Scholes shop staff Wigan Today15:45 2-Sept-24
Lisa Nandy promises resale ticket probe will look at surge pricing after Oasis furore Wigan Today15:45 2-Sept-24
No trains to run between Bolton and Wigan for 10 days due to works Leigh Journal14:47 2-Sept-24
Bag a bargain with Wigan borough charity shop end of season sale this month Wigan Today13:53 2-Sept-24
One Piece on BBC iPlayer: iconic show added to UK streaming service, which episodes and how to… Wigan Today13:53 2-Sept-24
Boy, 17, arrested for attempted murder after man in his 50s stabbed Manchester Evening News13:38 2-Sept-24
Police hunt Wigan 31-year-old wanted on recall to prison Wigan Today12:43 2-Sept-24
Wigan Boots cosmetics thief ordered to pay compensation Wigan Today12:43 2-Sept-24
Horse riders will take to the roads in Wigan to remind drivers to pass safely Wigan Today12:40 2-Sept-24
Latest Believe Talent Fund athletes aiming to emulate golden girl Keely Wigan Council12:22 2-Sept-24
Congratulations to the Nursing Associate Graduates at Wigan care home HC-One (Press Release)12:05 2-Sept-24
Ofsted reports: how will schools be judged as single-word headlines scrapped, what is replacing … Wigan Today10:41 2-Sept-24
Wigan welcomes its first vintage & retro-themed charity shop Wigan Today09:59 2-Sept-24
Police seize knife and drugs after stopping car in Wigan Wigan Today07:58 2-Sept-24
NHS nurses in Wigan fast food restaurants to push MMR vaccine Hits Radio05:10 2-Sept-24
Revealed: Wigan's best and worst GP practices according to watchdogs Wigan Today05:01 2-Sept-24
Class act: Little Acorns Day Nursery Wigan Wigan Today04:55 2-Sept-24
Teenaged Wigan carjacker convicted of dangerous driving Wigan Today04:55 2-Sept-24
Infection fears: spitting Wigan shoplifter is jailed Wigan Today04:55 2-Sept-24
Plan for 19 homes and land next to historic Wigan pub Wigan Today15:49 1-Sept-24
Aldi soups recall: Soupreme creamy chicken and Specially Selected pea and ham hock may contain… Wigan Today15:49 1-Sept-24
Wigan borough boy of 15 suspected of horrific knife attack Wigan Today12:36 1-Sept-24
Special report: see how pandemic affected Wigan's poorest children Wigan Today12:33 1-Sept-24
Wigan 37-year-old drove after taking cocaine and cannabis Wigan Today12:26 1-Sept-24
Proud salute: memorial to Wigan's old drill hall unveiled Wigan Today04:59 1-Sept-24
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