Local News
Prisoner governor accused of relationship with drug dealing boss sobs as she says "I was incredibly stupid"
Kerri Pegg is accused of misconduct in public office, which she denies
Local messages
Urgent search launched to find missing teenager who may be in Wigan
Riley was last seen four days ago
Wigan becomes focal point in search for Sheffield teen
The search for a missing South Yorkshire schoolboy has come to Wigan.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Wigan prison governor tells corruption trial she was ‘incredibly stupid’ but did nothing wrong
A prison governor accused of corruption tearfully told a court she had been “incredibly stupid” but denied doing anything wrong.
Nintendo Switch 2 UK pre orders: prices, stock availability and release date
Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 will launch in June. Here’s where to pre-order in the UK and what’s new on the console.
Police investigate three car break-ins in one area of Wigan
Thieves broke windows and searched through three vehicles in one area of Wigan, police have revealed.
Full list of new Greater Manchester school nurseries and those to get extra places after government announcement
Dozens of new places will be available from September
Wigan toddler 'already developing pneumonia' when sent home from A&E, inquest told
A Wigan toddler had “undoubtedly” started to develop pneumonia when she was sent home from hospital less than 24 hours before she died, a court heard.
Nintendo Switch 2: how much will games cost? Prices revealed for Mario Kart World
Nintendo Switch 2 game prices are quite eye-catching 😬
Stress Awareness Month 2025: 5 expert tips for managing workspace anxiety and work related stress causes
Small changes can make a difference in reducing stress and improving your well-being 😰
National Lottery tickets: £9.6 million worth left unclaimed in UK - Full list of locations and numbers
The full details of the £9.6 million worth of unclaimed National Lottery tickets in the UK - including the area where the tickets were bought and the winning numbers.
Notorious Wigan poacher back in court for dog ban breach
A Wigan man who let his dogs brutally kill wild animals has returned to court to admit breaching a court ban by owning a dog.
Spring View people, places and events in pictures 1933-2013
The Wigan community of Spring View is in the spotlight for this gallery covering a period of more than 90 years starting in the early 1920s.
Inquest opened following death of Wigan Athletic fan Darren Orme
Wigan Athletic fan Darren Orme, whose disappearance sparked a massive search, died by drowning, a court heard.
Wigan Council bill for accommodating homeless rockets from £295k to £4.4m
Spending towards temporary housing for the homeless in Wigan risen more than 12-fold since 2018-19, new figures show.
Police issue next of kin appeal after death of Wigan man
An appeal for help has been made by police on social media trying to trace the surviving relatives of a Wigan man following his premature death
How to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2? Release date and pre-order details
Nintendo Switch 2 is finally set to arrive - but how can you pre-order it? 🎮
Tesco to provide donation bags in Wigan stores this Easter helping families over school holidays
All large stores will have food donation bags for customers to purchase, making it even easier for shoppers to donate to help FareShare and Trussell.
Blokes can now fix hair loss and bedroom issues without leaving the sofa
Morrisons now offers men’s health treatments online – no GP, no queues, just quick, discreet delivery.
Wigan Scuba Divers plan to explore a World War Two shipwreck in Egypt just after VE day
The diving group intend to dive a British cargo vessel that sank in 1941 after vicious German Luftwaffe attacks.