Wigan & St Helens News
Four Wigan borough men are accused of being involved in the smuggling, production and peddling of illegal drugs
Four Wigan borough men are accused of being members of gang smuggling, producing and dealing drugs.
A Wigan man is charged with a double breach of a football banning order by not surrendering his passport before England away games
A Wigan 33-year-old has been accused of twice breaching a football banning order.
The word on the ground in Makerfield with just days to go to this crucial by-election
There are just day to go now before the people of Makerfield head to the polling stations.
Do you know where this Wigan man is? Police want to speak to him about an assault
Police investigating an assault are appealing for the public's help in finding a Wigan man wanted i…
A Wigan artist has created a spectacular mural in a village for free and for fun
An artist has decided to create a breathtaking mural for a Wigan village for all to enjoy.
The new High Sheriff of Greater Manchester strikes a chord with George Formby Society
The newly appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mark Llewellin DL, has become the latest fi…
Wigan woman turns an amazing 100 years old and reveals a letter from King Charles III
A Wigan woman has just become a centenarian and celebrated with her family and enjoyed a few specia…
A landmark Wigan eatery is set to re-open as an Italian restaurant - and will be staffed by familiar faces
An enthusiastic businessman and restaurateur has pledged to breathe new life into a Wigan eatery de…
Citizens Advice column: navigating the benefits system after a sudden drop in income
I’ve recently had to give up work due to a back injury and I’m worried about how I’m going to cope …
Labour Makerfield by-election candidate Burnham meets SEND mums and pledges to help those failed by the system
Labour by-election candidate Andy Burnham has met SEND mums in Makerfield to hear from families abo…
15 best barbers in Wigan borough for a properly smart trim
These top barbers are noted for their expert fades, traditional treatments, and standout customer f…
Drink up these vintage pictures of Wigan pubs, some dating back to the 1800s
A photo album to be sampled by local historians and ale fans: Wigan pubs and inns, few of which are…
Wigan landmarks, some familar, others not, pictured many years ago
It is fascinating to see parts of a town or village that you know well pictured in the long past to…
A 38-year-old who stole from several Wigan stores has been given a suspended jail sentence
A serial Wigan thief has been spared an immediate spell behind bars.