Wigan2 days agoSir Ian McKellen 'wishes' he could attend Wigan PrideThe town's first Pride festival was inspired by the actor, who grew up in the town.2 days ago2 days agoWhy church's listed status upgraded after 96 yearsA Catholic church is given upgraded listed status for its "architectural and historic significance".2 days ago4 days agoHistoric pub 'devastated' in suspected arson attackThe Grade II-listed John Bull Chophouse went up in flames in the early hours of Tuesday morning.4 days ago5 days ago'Just joking' added to England World Cup win tattooSean Carrington says he is more bothered about England not winning than about his tattoo.5 days ago5 days agoFour arrested over 'atrocious' illegal waste dumpFour men are arrested for environmental, fraud and money laundering offences. at the former scrapyard site.5 days ago6 days agoTwo murder arrests after man dies days after assaultBrian Cunliffe, 56, died on Sunday after a reported assault in Wigan on Friday night, police say.6 days ago28 Jul 2026New market does not have enough stalls, traders sayThere are currently 35 traders on Wigan market, but the new indoor hall will only have 21 stalls.28 Jul 202626 Jul 2026Probe into illegal dump's toxic chemicals claimAbout 25,000 tonnes of toxic waste remains at the site of a former scrapyard.26 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Warehouse 'racket' disturbing sleep say neighboursThose living by the warehouses Tyldesley say their lives are being made a misery by industrial noise.24 Jul 2026...
