Sentencing of a Leigh man convicted of driving while on the phone has been delayed to see whether there are circumstances which would prevent his being banned from the road.

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Wigan care home staff took on a gruelling but memorable challenge to raise money for a good cause close to their hearts.

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Today (May 4) marks Star Wars Day: a significant day for fans to celebrate the sci-fi franchise.

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With the sun shining and temperatures heating up, a delicious ice cream is always a welcome way to cool down.

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Below is the latest list of all the most significant roadworks in the borough that are going to be affecting Wigan motorists in the coming weeks due to closures for repairs, resurfacing or utilities w...

A Wigan borough 45-year-old who admitted attacking a woman has been jailed.

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Police have stepped up patrols after reports of a man exposing himself near a canal.

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A 21-year-old has been ordered to pay compensation to a man he attacked at Wigan North Western railway station.

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A prison governor accused of corruption tearfully told a court she had been “incredibly stupid” but denied doing anything wrong.

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A fifth of pupils in Wigan were persistently absent from school last year, new figures show.

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The brand is set to bring more bubble tea to the UK with a huge expansion 🌟

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Hull FC are into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals after beating Wigan Warriors

https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-league/wigan-warriors/john-cartwright-hails-hull-fc-duo-for-sparking-comeback-win-a...

With the famous green Shamrock Shake having finally made it to our shores, I went down to McDonald’s on its 1st ever day on sale in the UK.

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Footage shows the moment police ram the front door of a property, before discovering £20,000 of illegal drugs concealed in food tins and a clock.

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Shaun Maloney believes he's signed three players in one after landing Jon Mellish from Carlisle United on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic squad and predicts the 11 men who Shaun Maloney will select to start against Wycombe Wanderers.

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A new research project looking into the mental health of children and young people in Wigan is set to be launched thanks to a £2.5m grant.

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Our latest retro trip down your way takes in three visits to Ashton and one to a part of Wigan town centre that has since disappeared.

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A Wigan man has been accused of assaulting or neglecting three children and a campaign of domestic abuse lasting eight years.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/wigan-man-charged-with-child-neglect...

The rate of people smoking in Wigan reached a record low last year, new figures show.

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A Wigan man who pleaded guilty to under-age sex offences has been given a community order.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/young-wigan-man-must-do-unpaid-work-after-admitting-under-age-sex-offen...

Greater Manchester Police have developed a Stalking Triage Centre in a bid to further improve service to victims of stalking and harassment.

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A scheme for 32-apartment extra care facility for over-55s which will take shape after a former primary school has been demolished has been brought back to planners with a raft of amendments.

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A young Wigan man has finally confessed to a mugging he committed two and a half years ago when he was a teenager.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/wigan-21-year-old-finally-confesses-to-mugging-...

Balloons are a staple of so many special milestones, such as birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.

https://www.wigantoday.net/business/the-9-best-places-in-and-around-wigan-to-buy-balloons-according-t...

Pouring rain did not dampen the spirits of Wigan horse riders as they took to the roads with an important message.

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A Wigan borough 38-year-old has been cleared of encouraging a child to run away from home.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/wigan-man-cleared-of-encouraging-youngster-to-flee-home-4784134

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A Wigan 46-year-old who harassed a woman has been sent to prison.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/jail-sentence-wigan-46-year-old-admits-harassment-4764601

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Rising sports stars from Wigan borough are dreaming of following in the footsteps of Keely Hodgkinson after securing support from the council’s Believe Talent Fund.

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Finding a care home for your loved one when they can no longer look after themselves is a hugely important decision.

https://www.wigantoday.net/health/top-marks-highest-rated-wigan-care-homes-according...