Wigan10 hrs agoDriver killed man after failing to defrost windscreenMegan Murphy told a friend she had ran a man over in Wigan but "it's a smackhead".10 hrs ago2 days agoAndy Burnham sworn in as new Makerfield MPThe former Greater Manchester mayor is seen as favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.2 days ago16 Jun 2026Aldi reveals locations for 16 new storesThe supermarket chain says it is investing £370m into the new stores as part of its expansion plans.16 Jun 202611 Jun 2026How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?11 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Church graves desecrated in third attack by vandalsPolice are investigating three "deeply upsetting" attacks in as many days at the church in Wigan.10 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Long M6 delays as crash closes three lanesNational Highways says three northbound lanes of the M6 are closed between junctions 25 and 26.8 Jun 20266 Jun 2026Why pupils are getting custom school leavers' shirts made for their last dayIn between studying for GCSE exams, many students spend hours designing personalised leavers' shirts.6 Jun 202630 May 2026Man suffers life-threatening injuries in stabbingPolice say they are investigating after a man was attacked in a street in Wigan on Friday night.30 May 202629 May 2026Warning of road closures during ironman weekendRoad users are being urged to plan ahead as one of Greater Manchester's biggest weekends of sport rolls into town.29 May 2026...
