Wigan’s week in court
A round-up of the people dealt with by borough magistrates recently. Wigan Today …
News
Boost for grieving Wigan mum as life sentences for killer drivers move step closer
Campaigners, which include the mother of a Wigan teenager killed in a car smash, have cause for celebration after life sentences for killer drivers moved a step closer. Wigan Today …
Review: In these ‘difficult times’, it is a joy to be in the company of old TV friends like Harry, Paul and Bob
In these, to use the dread phrase, “unprecedented times”, it is comforting to look up old friends and wallow in their company, laughing at shared experience and sharing our hopes and fears. Wigan Today …
Charity sending medical equipment donated by hospice to Bangladesh
The Epiphany Trust has loaded 15 electric beds which are surplus to requirements for Wigan and Leigh Hospice (WLH) into a container bound for the port of Chittagong in the Asian country. Wigan Today …
‘It’s not essential, so definitely not!’: Your views on whether nightclubs should be allowed to reopen
Restricting numbers on the dancefloor and making clubbers wear face-coverings are among the suggested safety measures which could lead to clubs being allowed to reopen. Wigan Today …
Illegal rave broken up by Lancashire police
Lancashire police have broken up an illegal rave at a county beauty spot. Wigan Today …
Coronavirus in the North West: This is every confirmed case in the North West on Saturday, August 22, 2020
Another 267 people have tested positive in the North West, bringing the region’s total number of cases to 50,973 as of Saturday, August 22, 2020. Wigan Today …
Emergency services called to concerns for person’s welfare at Wigan town centre car park
Emergency services are tonight assisting a person after being called to an incident at a Wigan town centre car park. Wigan Today …
Stolen car located in Wigan and arrest made in major police operation
A helicopter and police vehicles were used in Norley Hall on Thursday evening. Wigan Today …
Golborne and Lowton residents urged to follow coronavirus rules amid ‘confusion’
Residents in Golborne and Lowton have been urged to stick to government guidelines on Covid-19 amid confusion over whether they had to. Wigan Today …