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Dog groomers in Wigan: 17 of the highest rated according to Google reviews
If you are looking to give your much-loved pooch a pamper, Wigan has got a huge variety of independent dog grooming businesses from which to choose.
Pensioner accused of brutal walking stick assault in Wigan town centre
A pensioner has been accused of launching a brutal attack on another man in Wigan town centre.
Wigan man accused of inflicting eight-and-a-half year campaign of domestic abuse on woman
A campaign of domestic abuse was inflicted on a Wigan woman for more than eight and a half years, justices have heard.
My child killed himself after threats on gaming app - bereaved parent relives suicide trauma in documentary
A suicide-bereaved mother shares her story in a Shots TV documentary about the harms of social media, as WhatsApp lower their age restriction to 13.
Recruitment call: Wigan business legend Bill Kenyon's frustration at staff shortages
At 78 and with a long string of successful enterprises behind him, Bill Kenyon could easily decide to call it a day.
Wigan man accused of dealing in Class A drugs
A Wigan 34-year-old has been accused of being a cocaine dealer.
'Revenge porn': Wigan 22-year-old accused of disclosing private sexual photos
A Wigan 22-year-old is facing "revenge porn" charges.
Video shows uninsured teen driver crash untaxed car during police chase
Dashcam footage shows the moment a reckless teen driver with no tax and no insurance crashed into a road sigh after a 115mph police chase.
Abandoned Belgian Malinois puppy found wandering streets gets rehomed as police dog
A heartwarming video shows how an abandoned puppy found wandering the streets was rehomed - and is now sniffing out crimes as a police dog.
All the key developments announced across Greater Manchester this week including new Lidl and 'college of rugby'
These are all the significant plans put before the councils across Greater Manchester this week
Charge of racial harassment added to teenager’s list of alleged offences
A Wigan teenager already charged with burglary, stealing a car and drug possession has now also been accused of racially aggravated harassment.
Wigan shopping centre to introduce quiet hours
A Wigan shopping centre is introducing quiet time.
Pair admit to going to house hit by Wigan courts closure order
Two people who entered a Wigan home in breach of a court closure order have been fined.
Suburban garden visited by Alan Titchmarsh transforms into stunning oasis of spring colour
Spectacular video takes a tour around a suburban garden which has been transformed into an idyllic oasis by a green-fingered couple, and was once visited by Alan Titchmarsh.
Puppy can't control his excitement at airport as he reunites with owner after holiday
Heartwarming video captures the moment a joyous puppy is reunited with his owner, after a few days apart.
Sentence date: Wigan 21-year-old admits stealing £19k van
Sentence will be handed down next month to a young Wigan man who admitted stealing a van.
Teenager charged with possessing a banned ‘double firing’ Taser to face trial
A teenager will face trial after he denied having a banned weapon and drugs.
Vulnerable pensioner ripped off by rogue traders left 'crying over the phone' after paving firm comes to the rescue
A Wigan paving firm came to the rescue after callous rogue traders took advantage of a vulnerable pensioner.
Man and woman from Wigan arrested on suspicion of theft of 'historic stones' from wall in Cheshire
They are now banned from the county under the terms of their bail
Wigan man faces several charges of historical child sexual abuse
No fewer than 20 charges of historical child sexual abuse, including rape, have been brought against a Wigan man.