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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

The cheapest houses in Greater Manchester that are new on the market in 2023

These bargain homes have just gone up for sale - and are likely to get snapped up quick

Manchester Evening News

'Exciting projects' ahead for Wigan in 2023 to follow up 'a brilliant 12 months'

“What a brilliant 12 months we’ve had here in Wigan Borough."

Manchester Evening News

‘Old folks don’t want cinemas and bowling alleys – we want decent shops’

The £135million redevelopment plan is set to transform the former shopping centre

Manchester Evening News

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Wigan 'to have its own Altrincham Market' after mill plans given go-ahead

The food hall has been described as Wigan's equivalent of Liverpool's Baltic Market or Manchester's Mackie Mayor

Manchester Evening News

Sunderland's Tony Mowbray admits his Alex Pritchard decision backfired, as he gives injury update

Alex Pritchard limped off with a recurrence of a calf problem at Wigan within minutes of coming on

Chronicle Live

I took the Greater Manchester bus journey quite unlike any other - and it's left me very confused

'Hopeful passengers were told by the driver “it’s one off one on now”, before it set off again.'

Manchester Evening News

Hundreds hit the town dressed as Teletubbies, traffic cones and whoopee cushions for Wigan's Boxing Day bonanza

'How could you not be buzzing?'

Manchester Evening News

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'I collapsed at home with a deadly condition - but my nine-year-old saved my life'

When her mum collapsed to the ground and fell unconscious, quick-thinking 9-year-old Amelia Potts, from Wigan, knew exactly what to do - and wasted absolutely no time saving her mums life

Daily Mirror

'I collapsed at home with a deadly condition. What my nine-year-old did saved my life'

Little Amelia Potts, from Wigan, wasted no time springing into action

Manchester Evening News

Gran at head of family drug ring stabbed to death when she stormed house in armed attack

Grandmother-of-three Debbie Twist, her son Jordan Winstanley and Robbie Arnold raided the property in Leigh, Wigan to recover a debt but the head of the ring was stabbed to death

Daily Mirror

Details of the first buses under public control in Greater Manchester revealed

All buses in Wigan and Bolton will be franchised from September

Manchester Evening News

New images reveal what new 38-home apartment block for 'at risk' young people could look like

Plans include teaching and studio facilities, a training kitchen, a meeting space, breakout space, a laundry room, a residents lounge, an indoor and outdoor gym and recreational space outside.

Manchester Evening News

Wigan Pier's transformation from eyesore to centre of 'beauty and vibrancy' set to start

“It is unfortunate that delays caused by Covid pandemic and inflationary pressures have led to subsequent effects on labour and materials markets."

Manchester Evening News

Under-pressure Greater Manchester A&E continues to face 'exceptionally long waits', hospital warns

The trust that runs Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan has issued another urgent plea

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Wigan's famous world pie eating championships put on hold due to strike action

The contest is set to return in the new year

Manchester Evening News

Wigan by-election turnout 'potentially lowest on record' after double whammy

Freezing temperatures and postal strikes blamed for shockingly low voter turnout

Manchester Evening News

Wigan animal charity scoop top award which sees all their dogs fed for an entire year

The Tyldesley rescue centre has helped rehome nearly 600 greyhounds in nine years

Manchester Evening News

Police launch appeal to find elderly Wigan man

Officers say they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' about George and are keen to make sure he is safe and well

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Police searching for this man after iPhone stolen then advertised on Facebook

The phone was stolen from an address in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

Mapped: Invasive Group A strep and scarlet fever cases across Greater Manchester

What the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) means for our region

Manchester Evening News

Pupils to be taught OUTSIDE under school's plans for rooftop classroom

“The College has grown steadily in popularity over recent years and now has over 2,300 students."

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Very old and very modern

‘No polite way’ to describe Manchester’s rail chaos PLUS Ambulance wait times AND Peter Kay’s long-awaited return to the stage

The Independent UK

Neighbour’s shock at finding shooting and acid attack victim dead in Wigan street

Liam Smith, 38, suffered a fatal gunshot wound and acid attack

Manchester Evening News

Shocked neighbour discovered dad murdered in gun-and-acid attack outside his home

Company director Liam Smith, a 38-year-old father-of-two, was shot and doused in acid in the village of Shevington, Wigan

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Strangeways, off you pop

A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours - Manchester Council Strangeways prison out of city

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