Wigan & St Helens News
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A Wigan school is turning green to raise awareness for a local boy's rare condition
A Wigan school is supporting the Be Seen Being Green campaign, to help raise awareness for a rare c…
Tony Porter Ponders: rare praise for Andy Burnham and £72m for Reform UK
This week Tony Porter ponders over international politics, Reform UK and Freeview TV.
Burglar jailed for targeting seven Wigan homes and using stolen bank card
Wigan man who targeted seven homes and used a stolen bank card is now behind bars.
Prime minister Andy Burnham cancels engagements following death of his father
Prime minister Andy Burnham has cancelled his engagements following the death of his father.
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Explore 10 of the oldest yet still beautiful buildings in the Wigan area
The Wigan area's rich heritage spans centuries, with 10 of its oldest buildings dating back to the …
Wigan man jailed for 21 months after admitting 17 crimes in one day
Jake Farrell, 36, from Scholes, was sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to 17 of…
This is why you will see little knitted flowers across Wigan borough
The Month of Hope campaign aims to reduce stigma around mental health and suicide in Wigan borough,…
See who and what were making Wigan news 23 years ago in 2003
Now here’s a colourful collection of pictures from the Wigan Observer archives dating back 23 years.
Off-road bikes seized by police during a busy weekend tackling 'nuisance vehicles'
“If you know who is using e-bikes or motorcycles anti-socially or to commit crime, tell us.”
Class Act: pupils at St John's CE Primary School, Abram consider their futures on Dream Big Day
Pupils at St John's CE Primary School, Abram, spent the day looking ahead to their futures as the…
Organisers 'over the moon' as Wigan 10k and family mile raises £50,000 for Joining Jack
The total amount of money raised at the Wigan 10k and family mile has been revealed.
'Not guilty' verdict for Wigan borough man accused of raping a woman three years ago
A not guilty verdict was recorded at Bolton Crown Court after the prosecution offered no evidence a…
Enjoy this collection of photographs showing Wigan life in 1984
Looking back at Wigan news in 1984.