Wigan News
Planning your Wigan trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Wigan such as events and attractions, to make your Wigan visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Wigan, you’ll find everything you need for your Wigan holiday on Whats On In Wigan.com. Our What’s On Wigan guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Wigan – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Wigan by checking out our Wigan News and Events page.
See what's on in Wigan. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats on in Wigan Local News
Wigan News 9th May 2025
MASSIVE herd of life-sized puppet animals to parade through Greater Manchester
It has been described as a ‘living, breathing call to action’ MEN – Wigan | News…
Wigan News 21st April 2025
‘Well-loved’ pub located on outskirts of beautiful nature reserve to get six-figure revamp
The pub is popular with dog-walkers and hikers at the nearby country park MEN – Wigan | News…
Wigan News 10th February 2025
Derelict Georgian town houses set for conversion into 31 apartments
New homes will be close to Wigan town centre and transport links MEN – Wigan | News…
Wigan News 5th January 2025
Location, location, location: The Greater Manchester places that cause confusion and disagreement
From the border-straddling suburbs with divided loyalties, to the spill over estates that retain ties to their old inner-city homes and the former industrial districts re-branded by developers… MEN – Wigan | News…
Wigan News 24th November 2022
Wigan cleaning contractors TC Bibby acquired by national company Cleanology
Award-winning UK commercial cleaning firm Cleanology has continued its expansion programme with the acquisition of one of the largest cleaning contractors in North-West England, TC Bibby & Sons. Based in…
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Wigan Today News
- Going Green: Lowering your carbon footprint on a limited budgetby Angela Terry on 17th May 2025 at 8:06 am
Can you advise please as I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint on a limited budget and live in a rural area so need a car. The walls and attic of our house are insulated and the windows are double glazed.
- Why is BGT not on TV today? ITV schedule explained and when the next semi-final isby Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 17th May 2025 at 8:00 am
BGT fans could get caught out by ITV’s schedule change 😱
- Wigan tot's rare genetic disease put in national spotlightby Sian Jones on 17th May 2025 at 8:00 am
A Wigan family has teamed up with a national charity to help raise awareness of a rare genetic disease which affects both a mum and her son.
- Eurovision 2025: Who are Sweden’s KAJ, what is Bara Bada Batsu about and what are the lyrics to the song?by Benjamin Jackson on 17th May 2025 at 7:30 am
Sweden’s great Eurovision hope rests on; a song regarding Scandinavian sauna culture...
- Wigan prizes and presentations as pictured in 1979by Charles Graham on 17th May 2025 at 7:30 am
This delving into the Wigan Today photographic library pulls out variety of prize-giving and presentation photos all taken in the borough in 1979