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UNCOVERED: Wigan council - Caught on Camera

Neighbours thought 60ft warehouses towering over their homes were bad. The noise was worse

IN FOCUS: For almost 40 years, Stephen Retford enjoyed uninterrupted views of fields from his home – then hulking great warehouses were built just over his garden fence. He thought things couldn’t get worse, then the noise started, as Dan Haygarth reports

The Independent UK

Reform councillor sorry over ‘utterly indefensible’ Jimmy Savile banner row

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The Independent UK

Reform councillor apologises after posing with Jimmy Savile campaign poster

Lilian Rogers said she didn’t ‘comprehend the true, disgusting meaning’ of the sign

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King’s private estate owns part of Wigan site that has become ‘UK’s worst illegal waste dump’

Duchy of Lancaster claimed it is exempt from cleaning up the site, due to an ancient feudal law

The Independent UK

‘I returned from holiday, went into the garden, and burst into tears at what I saw’

People living near to a huge warehouse development are taking the fight to those behind it

The Independent UK

First look at 'awesome' new adventure play park opening in Greater Manchester

The new playground features wooden climbing frames, swings, slides and more

Manchester Evening News

Massive cinema, hotel, homes, restaurants and bars on the way as part of huge Wigan town centre development

The Multi Media Centre was given the green light by Wigan Council's Planning Committee

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Thousands struggling to pay their bills and the problem is 'not going away'

Thousands across the borough are being impacted by the cost of living crisis

Manchester Evening News

The controversial plan that could change Wigan town centre forever is to be decided next week

The Galleries is currently undergoing demolition work in order to make way for the new multi-million pound development

Manchester Evening News

The Greater Manchester town where the mills, mines and slag heaps of the past have a bright future

A number of spinning mills have been transformed into viable projects to better the community around them in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

The developments that could change the face of Greater Manchester forever

Three housing developments that could alter the status quo of Mosley Common due to be decided over the next few months

Manchester Evening News

Council pockets nearly £1 million from parking tickets in three years

"This revenue also allows the council to offer free weekend parking in Wigan and Leigh town centres."

Manchester Evening News

'We've lost everything AGAIN' - Flood victims left in waist-high water filled with human waste

"There are sanitary towels floating around outside the front door"

Manchester Evening News

'Eyesore' Chinese restaurant to be demolished to make way for new apartment block

Some local residents say the new plans will be 'horrendous'

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - UK

Wigan’s future secured after local billionaire Danson completes takeover

Wigan Athletic’s future has been secured after a company backed by the local billionaire Mike Danson purchased the financially troubled club

Birmingham Post

Wigan Athletic sold to billionaire Mike Danson

A new board and CEO is to be announced 'in due course'

Manchester Evening News

The five-home development that could save historic cricket club from extinction

Plans for five new homes next to Standish Cricket Club have been submitted

Manchester Evening News

Children's Services 'improving' - one year on from damning Ofsted findings

Wigan Council's Children's Services were rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted last year

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Manchester Evening News

The glorious little piece of Greater Manchester on the shores of Coniston Water

Low Bank Ground is close to the heart of many nostalgic Wiganers

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester council forced to make change after switch to working from home

Council executives have decided to put the building up for sale

Manchester Evening News

Wigan Council cancels Coronation party due to weather forecast and safety concerns

Wigan Council had been due to hold an event in Mesnes Park today

Manchester Evening News

Wigan council local elections 2023 results in full

75 seats were contested across Abram, Ashton, Aspull New Springs & Whelley, Astley, Atherton North, Atherton South and Lilford, Bryn, Douglas, Golborne and Lowton West, Hindley, Hindley Green, Ince, Leigh Central and Higher Fold, Leigh South, Leigh West, Lowton East, Orrell, Pemberton, Shevington with Lower Ground, Standish with Langtree, Tyldesley…

Manchester Evening News

'This is making me feel ill': Plans to turn funeral directors into nine-bed house rejected

“Prospect Street used to be a lovely street and it's completely different now."

Manchester Evening News

Full list of King's coronation street parties and road closures in Wigan

King Charles III’s coronation will take place on Saturday, May 6

Manchester Evening News

'Revenge of the Tories' and 'the rise of Independents': The makeup of Wigan ahead of the all-out elections in 2023

Polls will open on May 4 as voters in Wigan are set to decide the newest makeup of their borough council

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