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Remembering veteran Wigan librarian of 50 years’ standing at the building where she worked
A plaque in memory of a veteran former Wigan librarian has been placed in the building where she spent part of her long career.
Budget supermarket shoplifter was found armed with knuckleduster, Wigan court hears
A shoplifter was found to be armed with a knuckle duster, Wigan magistrates heard.
School archive pictures of Astley St Stephen's, Mosley Common St John's and Twelve Apostles, Leigh
Here is a collection of pictures from the Wigan Today archive featuring not one but three borough schools: Twelve Apostles RC Primary at Leigh, St John’s CE Primary in Mosley Common and St Stephen’s CE Primary School in Astley.
Five-year driving ban and suspended prison sentence for Wigan drug-driver
A banned driver who got behind the wheel after taking drugs has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Emotional interview with mum of murder victim Nicholas Billingham as killer pleads guilty
A mother reveals the moment she learnt that her murdered son was buried in the garden, in an emotional video interview.
Marbella party house stormed by police after being 'fraudulently' rented on Airbnb
Dramatic footage captures the moment a Marbella party house was stormed by police after allegedly being fraudulently let out on Airbnb – for thousands of pounds a week.
Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put experienced motorists to the test - watch how they got on
Watch as UK motorists are asked some recent theory test questions to find out if they would pass their driving test today.
One in seven Wigan homes deemed ‘non-decent’
One in seven homes in Wigan failed to meet decent standards, new figures show.
Crown court date for man accused of knife threat in Wigan shop
A Wigan man accused of threatening someone with a knife has appeared in court.
Lifeboat stolen by Somali pirates is transformed into a Yellow Submarine glamping pod
We take a video tour inside an old lifeboat that has been upcycled into a 'Yellow Submarine' glamping pod.
Funny video shows wild fox bite man's leg and draw blood after he insists it's friendly
Watch the funny moment a man gets bitten by an urban fox, drawing blood, after he insists the wild animal is friendly'.
Watch: Homeowners found a 200-year-old well under the floorboards while renovating their house
Video shows a secret 200-year-old well which a couple discovered in their home - and have turned into a stunning feature for their hallway.
School where pupils get 'exceptional education' gets second successive 'outstanding' grade
Children receive an 'exceptional education' say inspectors
Going Green: Sales of solar panels is going through the roof
I know a lot of people have solar panels on their houses but are they worth it and how much does solar power contribute to the UK energy supply?
Going Green: Impact of so much rain has been catastrophic
The UK winter we’ve just emerged from has been the eighth wettest on record according to the Met Office who have been keeping track of rainfall in this country since 1853, 171 years ago.
Going Green: Flood insurance is smart green thinking
I’ve not been having the easiest time financially and have realised my flood insurance is really expensive, is it worth it? I’ve lived in my home for five years and never flooded?
Going Green
If April 15 passed by without you making a special note of it, I’m delighted to tell you it set a brand new UK record in clean energy.
Lisa Nandy MP: more support is needed to provide the best end of life care
Anyone watching the London Marathon last weekend would have noticed the massive number of runners fund-raising for hospices and charities involved in providing palliative and end of life care.
Wigan's week in court
The latest round-up of those who have appeared before Wigan magistrates and in the dock at crown court.