Wigan & St Helens News
Three women have now been arrested in connection with an horrific disfiguring attack in Wigan
Police have revealed that three women have now been arrested in connection with a Wigan incident in…
Burnham says he will defend Britain’s national interest in dealings with Trump
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will put the UK’s interests first in his dealings with Donald T…
Police express fears for the safety of a Wigan teenager who has disappeared while in Stockport
Fears are growing for the welfare of a Wigan teenager who has been missing for five days.
Firefighters tackle a blaze in the yard of a major Leigh retailer
A large amount of cardboard and pallets caught light bringing five fire engines to a Leigh retail p…
Pictures proudly showing Wigan Pier over many years
No matter how much or little it is used at the moment, Wigan Pier will always be famous and hold pl…
A gallery to treasure of Wigan Year 6 pupils as they bid primary school farewell
Here are some once-in-a-lifetime pictures that every family of a Wigan child featured will want to …
Brilliant Wigan charity celebrates three years of saving lives and giving hope
A local charity which provides much-needed support to the community has celebrated its third annive…
Top 10 places for a delicious sweet treat right here in Wigan borough
The top dessert spots in Wigan feature an incredible mix of premium late-night parlours, artisanal …
Planned work will see 5 roads in and around Wigan closed over the coming weeks
A number of roads around the borough will be closed in the coming weeks so work can be carried out.
Burgeoning talent shines at the 2026 Wigan Young Musician of the Year finals
The borough’s finest young singers and instrumentalists have again showcased their exceptional tale…
Climate column: how we can all make a difference to the environment in Plastic Free July
By Helen Dennis, Wigan Council’s assistant director for environmental services and operational deve…
Veteran Wigan columnist and author Ted Dakin reminsces about the summers of his youth
Here we go again: moan, moan, moan. A bit of hot weather and we’re at it again. Are we never satisf…
Pictures not seen for a decade of Wigan events in late July 2016
We have re-set the clock by precisely a decade past to give readers a glimpse of who and what were …
A judge has made different rulings for a man's two Wigan attackers
One of two men who launched an attack on a Wigan street has been jailed while the other has been gi…
A Wigan man has been jailed for 17 weeks after breaching a restraining order
A Wigan man is behind bars after breaking a restraining order.
Wigan man awaits his sentence after admitting he made vile pictures of children
A Wigan 66-year-old has finally pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children.