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A signalling fault has caused 'major disruption' for rail passengers in Wigan
Rail passengers are warned of “major disruption” on train services in Wigan until the end of the day.
Why pet owners are switching to this hassle free subscription that stops the empty bowl panic
If you have ever done a late dash to the shop because your dog or cat has suddenly run out of food, there is a new service aimed at ending that stress for good.
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Ice and rain warnings issued for Wigan amid period of unsettled weather - when warnings will come into force
Watch the Met Office’s weekend forecast, as two weather warnings are issued for Wigan.
Cupra Born review: hot hatch vibes, sharp handling and real-world range
After finally getting behind the wheel of the Cupra Born, I found a sporty EV with real character, rewarding handling and plenty of everyday usability
The £7 trillion wealth transfer that is changing who controls money in the UK
A huge wealth shift is underway as trillions move from older generations to younger ones, with women now inheriting more money than ever. Here is what the Great Wealth Transfer means for families, investors and anyone expecting an inheritance.
Wigan residents are still counting the cost of the devastating New Year's Day floods
New Year’s Day was a time of heartbreak and devastation as a huge storm hit with a vengeance.
A man has been taken to hospital after a kitchen fire at a house in Leigh
Emergency services rushed to a house in Leigh when a blaze broke out.
Former Catholic priest serving prison sentence for sexually abusing boys dies
A report has been published
Tennis glory for St John Rigby College student
St John Rigby College is celebrating a stunning sporting success as Year 12 Sport and Exercise Science student Elizabeth Rimmer claimed the North West Regional Tennis Championship at the AoC Sport Tennis Championships.
A refreshing gallery of pictures featuring Wigan folk enjoying a brew from the 1940s to 2000s
You can’t beat a cup of Rosie Lee for quenching your thirst and helping you wind down. And there are plenty of examples of Wiganers doing just that in this tea-themed retro picture gallery.
View this random selection of archive pictures taken of Wigan people events back in 2007
Shopping centre openings, recycling robots and fund-raisers were all making Wigan headlines 18 years ago. These are some of the events covered by our photographers in 2007.
Almost 13 years after they were first printed, here are online debut pictures of Haigh St David's and Aspull CE plus St Mary & St John's Primary Schools
Class Act is as popular part of the Wigan Observer today as it ever was as we provide a weekly picture profile of different schools and nurseries around the borough.
9 places in and around Wigan to get festive decorations for your home in time for Christmas
Now we are approaching December, some people will be preparing to decorate their homes for the festive season.
Police probe alleged sexual assault near Greater Manchester cemetery
The incident is said to have happened between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Sunday, November 2, near Wigan Cemetery
Wigan's Cotton Works has landed a massive £25m from Mayor Burnham's Good Growth Fund
Already one of Wigan’s most exciting projects, Cotton Works has now been given a huge boost that will see further phases of this mill complex redevelopment fall into place.
Police investigating reports of a sexual assault in Wigan say it was an 'isolated incident'
A man has been arrested by police investigating reports that a woman was sexually assaulted in Wigan.
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