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Names of those who died at Wigan mine to be memorialised in new 268 home development on former colliery site

A total of 45 mine workers died in explosions in 1830 and 1877 at Pemberton Colliery in Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Oct 17, 2022

Rugby League is coming home: What the World Cup means for the sport's heartland

“The excitement is building for the World Cup and we can’t wait for kick-off!"

Manchester Evening News · Oct 15, 2022

Police hunt for missing man, 80

Alfred, 80, has been reported missing from Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Oct 13, 2022

Cardiff City news as pundit backs 'tactically spot-on' Mark Hudson to get the job and Mahlon Romeo out of Wigan clash

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

Angling: Tickle claims Ged Rigby Championship Trophy

Blundelsands rod John Easton took the top individual honours on Sunday, competing in the first round of the Wigan Teams of Four. He led his Liverpool LAS team to a creditable fourth place on the day with a score of 24 points. Pegged on the Wiga

Liverpool Echo · Oct 6, 2022

Labour claim average mortgage 'will go up by £500' a month and say Tories 'have crashed the economy'

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy also accused the Tories of 'cutting first time buyers out' of owning a home

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Man, 24, arrested on suspicion of 'serious assault' of football referee

The assault happened during the Platt Bridge v Wigan Rose Remembrance Cup game on Sunday

Manchester Evening News · Oct 5, 2022

'Good memories' made at lost supermarket chain remembered for 'cut-price' drinks

For many, it was the first supermarket they visited

Manchester Evening News · Oct 5, 2022

"From coal pits to coal tits": How Wigan's industrial past has transformed into green spaces

"Looking at the locations in the middle of urban sprawls and suddenly you have a magnificent green oasis, even the swans will put on a show for you occasionally.”

Manchester Evening News · Oct 4, 2022

"Build, build, build...": Plot to withdraw Wigan from Places for Everyone scheme foiled

"Our residents are unable to see doctors and dentists and are unable to get their children into schools.”

Manchester Evening News · Oct 3, 2022