Police probe ‘unexplained’ death of man tragically found dead in house
A man was tragically found dead at a house in Wigan on Wednesday morning (August 9). Officers made the discovery after being…
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B&M to open eight new shops across UK including one in Wigan – full list
Eight new branches of bargain store B&M opening in the coming months – including one in Wigan. The discount retailer is also…
Police release number plates of two cars they are hunting after shooting
A police investigation is underway after gunshots were fired at a house in Wigan. Police were scrambled to the scene of the…
‘Life here is much easier’: The most affordable postcode in Greater Manchester has ‘everything you need’
You can hear the odd Scouse-tinged twang on the streets of Pemberton. That might be because the former mining village in Wigan…
Huge plumes of black smoke seen with main road shut after van fire
A main road through Wigan was closed after a van caught fire. Firefighters were called Bolton Road in Atherton close to at…
Row over Wiganers being allowed to ask questions at council meetings
A plan to allow members of the public could to ask questions at Wigan council meetings could be rejected. The first full…
Relief as puppy snatched from garden as little girl played is found
A puppy that was snatched from a garden as a little girl played on the swings has been found, police have announced…
New pet crematorium could cause ‘psychological distress’ and ‘horrific odours’, say objectors
A new pet crematorium could cause “psychological distress” and “horrific odours” if it gets the green light, objectors have claimed. Plans have…