Wigan cops go undercover to target drug dealers, and burglars, on streets and at nature reserve Action triggers pleas for police crackdowns elsewhere in Leigh, and Hindley Manchester Evening News · Feb 4, 2023
Holiday family return to find everything they own including pet cat destroyed in fire When Jade Beaumont and husband Jack were on a weekend away with their son, the tumble dryer caught fire in her home in Wigan, Greater Manchester Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2023
'I came back from holiday to find I'd lost everything I'd ever worked for... even my cat' Wigan mum Jade Beaumont has been left devastated Manchester Evening News · Feb 4, 2023
Shaun Edwards interview: France defence guru on Six Nations, his proudest achievement, tactics and Wigan roots An exclusive interview with Shaun Edwards ahead of Six Nations opening weekend Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023
Wigan town centre no longer 'dodge city' Wigan town centre was awarded Purple Flag status last year - meaning it is accredited with being 'a place of vibrancy and culture' Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023
Accommodation for the homeless in Wigan given the green light Government capital grant across the Warwick Road and Ridyard Street sites is £504,987 Manchester Evening News · Feb 3, 2023
Greater Manchester hospital in 'critical incident' for second day amid 'immense pressure' on services The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan's position was raised on Wednesday Manchester Evening News · Feb 2, 2023
Police issue appeal for help to find missing man from Wigan Timothy was last seen yesterday morning, officers said Manchester Evening News · Feb 2, 2023
Police appeal for public help to find missing man with links to Wigan and Manchester Connor Hughes was last seen more than a month ago Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan declares critical incident amid 'immense pressure' Noting that the A&E department was 'full' following 'unprecedented attendances' and 'growing pressures' on services, the hospital raised its position to a critical incident Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023
Concern as 13-year-old girl with links to Wigan goes missing Lexi Cliffe was last seen last night, police said Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023
Passengers to face weekend travel chaos as railway lines set to close near Wigan Services that are running will be much busier than usual Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023
Schoolboy's Snapchat exposed gang boss directing ruthless heroin ring from prison cell Wesley Hankin, originally from Wavertree, headed a gang using child drug dealers Liverpool Echo · Jan 30, 2023
Man dies after being struck by car near Wigan Police are now appealing for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage to help with their investigation Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2023 'A stranger was creeping around our home in the dark - how our dog saved us was incredible' Wigan couple Natasha Broad and Ian Grainger have called their dog Bill their 'hero'
Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2023 Wigan council using 'covert surveillance' to crack down on crime Wigan Council use covert surveillance to investigate incidents of fly tipping, underage sales or alcohol and tobacco and anti-social matters
Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023 Mum left distraught as home burns down and family cat dies in horror tumble dryer fire Jade Beaumont, 29, has told how her family returned to their Wigan home to find only a "shell" left following a fire started by a tumble dryer that saw their cat killed
Manchester Evening News · Jan 25, 2023 'Even the winners are losing': Lisa Nandy warns against levelling up like London The shadow levelling up secretary and Wigan MP told a major regional conference in Manchester that a Labour government would unleash the 'power of all people in all parts of Britain'
Manchester Evening News · Jan 25, 2023 Wigan man crowned world pie eating champion after devouring meat treat in record time The winner has taken home the World Pie-Eating crown for a third time
Manchester Evening News · Jan 25, 2023 Labour's Lisa Nandy says 'our political system must change or die' The Wigan MP and shadow minister is due to appear opposite Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove
Manchester Evening News · Jan 24, 2023 Gang who murdered and mutilated innocent dad to be sentenced next month The men wrongly suspected Christopher Hughes of a knifepoint rape
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023 Plea for more information after man charged over shooting and acid attack death Police wish to trace a car.
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023 Man charged with murder after shooting and acid attack in Wigan Michael Hillier, 38, has been charged with murdering Liam Smith.
Manchester Evening News · Jan 23, 2023 Seven found guilty of brutal kidnap and murder of Christopher Hughes stabbed 90 times The men incorrectly believed Mr Hughes, 37, was responsible for the knifepoint rape of a teen girl
Manchester Evening News · Jan 23, 2023 Wigan's Civic Centre set to be turned into business hub 'This would help to attract and retain innovative, high growth businesses in the town centre'