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Survivor says 'I lost everything' after she was raped by a stranger in Wigan
A Wigan man has been jailed for 12 years after he raped a stranger.
Wigan and Leigh Hospice will get a share of £25m in capital funding from the Government
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is set to receive more than £130,000 from the Government to pay for essential upgrades.
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A manager at a Wigan GP surgery has shared her story of being diagnosed with cancer
A Wigan NHS worker is urging women to attend cervical screening, after she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of just 26.
Jail for a Wigan dog owner who left his German Shepherd in pain from chronic ear disease
A man from Wigan who failed to seek vet treatment for his dog’s ear disease has been jailed.
Motorists should check this list of upcoming roadworks in Wigan before making a journey
Drivers could be affected by a number of temporary road closures across Wigan in the coming weeks.
We're back in class with Standish St Marie's Primary pupils in 2013
The Wigan Observer has been profiling local schools and nurseries for many a year with its Class Act picture pages, and these photographs are of staff and pupils at Standish St Marie’s RC Primary in March 2013.
Half a century of pictures celebrating Wigan's relationship with the pie
The nick-name “pie-eater” may have insulting origins. but there’s no question that many Wiganers are particularly partial to these meat and pastry meals.
The 13 Subway outlets in Wigan borough ranked from best to worst, according to Google reviews
Subway is a popular choice for sandwich lovers who want to pick up something to eat while on the go.
Crime, a crash, schools, protests and kindness: January 2016 Wigan news pictures
In this our second archive news picture gallery from January 2016, a very wide variety of events are covered, including crime victims, protesters, the aftermath of a crash, social gatherings, school happenings and charitable donations.
The decades-long Wigan wait for an east-west road linking M61 and M6 and how it might finally be achieved
Plans to create a new road between the towns date back almost 80 years, pre-dating the building of the M6, M61 and M58, motorways which would be linked by the route.
'Delightful': The 9 areas of the North West where house prices are rising most, including peaceful market town
Homes in the North West are rising in value more than anywhere else in England, new figures show.
Police were called when a man became 'aggressive' towards staff and patients at Wigan Infirmary
Staff at Wigan Infirmary took “swift action” during a “disturbance” in the A&E department.
Review: Audi A1
The Audi A1 is the smallest in the German manufacturer’s stable and it’s a shame it won’t be around much longer, says Julie Marshall
A Wigan woman's home is branded 'uninhabitable' after a flood despite landlord repairs
Post-flood repairs have not left the home of a Wigan woman battling mental illness habitable, it has been claimed today.
Work on Wigan's new Aldi store is getting under way just weeks after council approval
Only weeks after councillors gave it the nod, work on a new Aldi store close to Wigan town centre has begun.
A Wigan dad is planning a three-stage 'painathon' as he bids to raise £10k for Daffodils Dreams
A Wigan dad known for taking on unusual and gruelling challenges has started training for his next tough fund-raiser.
Wigan Council pledges to be at the forefront of a digital revolution following AI Summit
Wigan has a proud industrial past, and with AI tipped to bring about a digital revolution, town hall leaders want the borough to become a leader.
Nurses praised for 'swift action' after aggressive man sparks disturbance in Wigan hospital A&E
"All staff and patients deserve to work and receive care in a safe, respectful environment"
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ review: flagship features for £399 (aff)
Xiaomi’s latest Redmi phone brings premium specs into the mid-range, raising serious questions about whether flagships are worth it anymore