Local News
Top Chief Nursing Officer Awards for two WWL members of staff
Wigan’s very first Cardiology Nurse Consultant, has received a top award from England’s Chief Nursing Officer.
Local messages
Student finance: Martin Lewis shares 5 expert loan, money and savings tips for university students in England
With costs rising and myths spreading, here’s what students and parents need to know 🎓
England's T20 matches sponsored by TokenFi
TokenFi, a leading blockchain technology company, has announced its partnership with the England cricket team’s tour of Ireland in 2025 as the title sponsor.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Government restructure tackles 'hideous waste of talent'
Skills Minister Baroness Smith has spoken of the ‘hideous waste of talent,’ due to nearly a million young people in the UK not in employment, education, or training, and the need for skills to be at the epicentre of government if growth targets are to be met.
Get clearer skin with 47 Skin no more dryness, flaking or waiting months to see a change
Clearer skin with 47 Skin without the long wait for results.
Saica Flex plant in Wigan becomes the first flexible packaging site in the UK to be awarded the Saica Zero to Landfill Certificate
Saica Group, a European leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced that its Saica Flex plant in Wigan has become the first flexible packaging site in the UK to be awarded the Saica Zero to Landfill Certificate, achieving an impressive 99.82% waste diversion rate in the audit.
Health column: Why I chose a career in palliative and end-of-life care
By Shannon Quinn, Staff Nurse at Wigan & Leigh Hospice.
Mayor opens show home as Rookery Place launch proves a hit
Miller Homes is celebrating the successful launch of its new Rookery Place development in Rainford, after a strong turnout from the local community interested buyers.
Improvements continue at Wigan's A&E unit as more patients seen in four hours
More than three-quarters of patients who arrived at Wigan’s casualty units last month were seen within four hours, new figures show.
How switching broadband could save your family £300 a YEAR, expert says
The average UK household spends hundreds of pounds more than necessary on broadband.
Win a £62,000 BMW M5 Competition for just 7p with BOTB
This 625bhp BMW M5 Competition could be the ultimate family car — or yours for £43k in cash
.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2)
Asda: UK groceries supermarket launches meal deal in-store and online, no card required - price news
The retailer’s new meal deal offers huge choice, top brands, and over 9.8 million combinations 🥪
.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2)
UK inflation rate: what is it, latest September 2025 ONS figures news as food prices rise – what does it mean?
Household bills keep climbing as food, energy, and everyday costs squeeze wallets 🛒
State Pension increase: UK pensioners set for £500 2026 triple lock rise, how much is tax amount - news
It’s good news for pensioners with payments set to jump 💷
'He was loved... we can't understand why the council have done this'
Family brand council request as 'heartless'
Save on heating bills with this bargain Russell Hobbs fan heater deal
If you’re looking for a low-cost way to stay warm without cranking up the central heating, this Russell Hobbs fan heater is a smart buy at under £30
.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&crop=3%3A2)
Is TikTok going to be banned? Major development as US deal ‘agreed’
TikTok has been threatened with a ban in the US - and even was taken down for a day 📱🚨
Round-up of Wigan motorway and A-road works
Drivers in and around Wigan will have 10 National Highways road closures to watch out for at the moment and in the days to come.
Health experts urge Wigan residents to protect against winter bugs
Health chiefs are urging people in Wigan to roll up their sleeves and get protected with seasonal vaccinations this winter.
Work set to begin to improve Wigan railway station's step-free access
Work to make a Wigan railway station accessible for everyone is set to get under way this autumn.