Dialling the number for the hotel on the Isles of Scilly, I ask for room 26 and am quickly patched through. After a brief pause, a voice springs to life. Warm and vivacious, Sir Michael Morpurgo thanks me profusely for calling ahead of his visit to the North West as part of his tour with War Horse: The Concert. But first he wants to talk about Blackpool. Wigan Today …
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Skelmersdale with connections to Wigan. Wigan Today …
Prince Charles visited Morecambe Winter Gardens for its 125th anniversary. Wigan Today …
The most expensive areas to live in England have been revealed Wigan Today …
Heinz workers in festive fancy dress could be seen pounding the streets of Wigan for a good cause. Wigan Today …
Two lanes were closed on the M6 near Wigan following a collision involving a car and a lorry today (July 20). Wigan Today …
A large tree has toppled over, blocking Scot Lane in Wigan. Wigan Today …
Boris Johnson set out new ‘County Deals’ to devolve power to local communities. Wigan Today …
Euro 2020 concludes as England take on Italy in the final tomorrow. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the tournament’s memorable moments in images. Wigan Today …
He says the buzz has been building this week as he walks around the town centre in his national team gear. Wigan Today …