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Police investigating suspected arson attack as Wigan club goes up in flames
The Whelley Labour Club caught fire sending plumes of smoke into the air
Health bosses urge Wigan residents to only visit A&E for emergencies during doctors' industrial action
NHS Greater Manchester is urging people to help ease the pressure on busy hospitals this weekend by only attending A&E for emergencies and to know where to go for health advice.
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The full list of candidates standing in Wigan Council local elections in 2026
The candidates hoping to win a seat on Wigan Council in next month’s local election have been confirmed.
A dog trainer has been jailed after animals were found with neck injuries from a training collar
A dog trainer has been jailed for six months after the RSPCA investigated cases of canines in his care with neck injuries from the use of training collars.
A main road in Wigan was closed and a man taken to hospital after a motorbike crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash on a main road in Wigan.
Blockchain for Good Alliance hosts summit at the House of Lords
The global non-profit initiative hosted their first Impact Leaders’ summit.
A chance for Wigan folk to sing along with their favourite musicals
Wish you could sing those fabulous songs during a show and not be told to sshhh? Well now you can!
This at-home teeth whitening kit is replacing £300 dentist visits and it's only £2 per treatment (aff)
SmilePro’s at-home teeth whitening kit which gives ‘amazing’ and ‘quick’ results now has 50% off in the sale.
Wigan firefighters to start wearing body cameras for 'transparency' during major incidents
Wigan firefighters will now be required to wear body worn cameras in an effort to deliver transparency and improve decision-making during major incidents.
Wigan teen Tom Dingle took his own life just weeks after finding his girlfriend dead: inquest
A troubled Wigan student who found his girlfriend dead in her university halls took his own life just weeks later in a double tragedy.
Greater Manchester High Sheriff honours young volunteers from Wigan Youth Zone Partnership and Leigh Youth Hub
Wigan’s own High Sheriff of Greater Manchester Martin Ainscough hosted a prestigious awards evening recognising individuals who have made an exceptional difference in their communities.
Prize winners are announced for Wigan’s open exhibition at the recent town arts festival
After a successful open exhibition as part of last month’s Wigan Arts Festival, three prize winners and three runners-up have now been announced.
Dyson Hushjet Mini Cool Fan: Is it available to buy in the UK yet? Cost, where to buy from, alternatives (aff)
Dyson has announced its first ever handheld fan - so when and where can you buy in the UK? And how much does it cost?
Save 40% on luxury zero gravity garden chair ahead of summer (aff)
A reclining zero gravity chair with cushions is down to £59.99 in a limited-time deal ending April 13 as demand surges
Caravan owners ‘flying blind’ on value as thousands risk losing £10,000+ when they sell
Research shows that large numbers of caravan owners don’t know what their holiday home is worth.
Elle Fanning’s secret to glowing skin - meet e.l.f. Cosmetics’ new Halo Glow Highlighter (aff)
Meet the secret to Elle Fanning’s glowing skin - e.l.f. Cosmetics’ new Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter.
'Serious concerns': Wigan MP wades into row over turning historic hall and land into massive estate
MP Josh Simons says he 'stands with those opposing' the Winstanley Hall plans
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visits to speak to Wigan candidates in upcoming local election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage hopes his party will have “quite a few more” councillors in Wigan after next month’s local election.
Teen, 19, took his own life weeks after his girlfriend's tragic death
Tom Dingle was an 'incredibly intelligent young man' with his 'whole life ahead of him'