Paul Kendrick runs the rule over the Wigan Athletic squad and predicts the 11 men who Shaun Maloney will select to start against Wycombe Wanderers.

https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/football/wigan-athle...

Our latest retro trip down your way takes in three visits to Ashton and one to a part of Wigan town centre that has since disappeared.

https://www.wigantoday.net/business/retro-wigan-shop-pictures-incl...

A Wigan man has been accused of assaulting or neglecting three children and a campaign of domestic abuse lasting eight years.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/wigan-man-charged-with-child-neglect...

The rate of people smoking in Wigan reached a record low last year, new figures show.

https://www.wigantoday.net/health/smoking-rate-in-wigan-reaches-record-low-4827652

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A new research project looking into the mental health of children and young people in Wigan is set to be launched thanks to a £2.5m grant.

https://www.wigantoday.net/health/edge-hill-university-will-lo...

A Wigan man who pleaded guilty to under-age sex offences has been given a community order.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/young-wigan-man-must-do-unpaid-work-after-admitting-under-age-sex-offen...

A scheme for 32-apartment extra care facility for over-55s which will take shape after a former primary school has been demolished has been brought back to planners with a raft of amendments.

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A young Wigan man has finally confessed to a mugging he committed two and a half years ago when he was a teenager.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/wigan-21-year-old-finally-confesses-to-mugging-...

Balloons are a staple of so many special milestones, such as birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.

https://www.wigantoday.net/business/the-9-best-places-in-and-around-wigan-to-buy-balloons-according-t...

Greater Manchester Police have developed a Stalking Triage Centre in a bid to further improve service to victims of stalking and harassment.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/gmp-sets-up-stalking-t...

Pouring rain did not dampen the spirits of Wigan horse riders as they took to the roads with an important message.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/people/in-pictures-horse-riders-take-to-the-roads-in-w...

A Wigan borough 38-year-old has been cleared of encouraging a child to run away from home.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/wigan-man-cleared-of-encouraging-youngster-to-flee-home-4784134

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Rising sports stars from Wigan borough are dreaming of following in the footsteps of Keely Hodgkinson after securing support from the council’s Believe Talent Fund.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/peop...

A Wigan 46-year-old who harassed a woman has been sent to prison.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/jail-sentence-wigan-46-year-old-admits-harassment-4764601

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The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service issued more fire safety notices about buildings last year, new figures show.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/emergency-incident/more-fire-safety-notices-g...

A Leigh 31-year-old has been accused of being a dealer in class A drugs.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/wigan-borough-31-year-old-faces-crack-and-heroin-dealing-charges-4761390

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Finding a care home for your loved one when they can no longer look after themselves is a hugely important decision.

https://www.wigantoday.net/health/top-marks-highest-rated-wigan-care-homes-according...

Thieves have stolen pastries, which would have been handed out for free, from a Wigan organisation working to tackle food waste.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/free-pastries-stolen-during-break-...

A Wigan teenager, who hadn't yet passed his driving test, has admitted dangerous driving and other motoring offences.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/road-ban-for-dangerously-driving-wigan-teen-...

Drivers in and around Wigan will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this coming fortnight.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/transport/road-closures-seven-for-wigan-drivers-over-...

A Wigan teenager who admitted to stabbing and stalking a girl has been locked up.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/wigan-teen-behind-bars-for-horrific-knife-attack-on-girl-4755228

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The proportion of young children in Wigan meeting the level of expected development last year was lower than pre-pandemic levels, new figures show.

https://www.wigantoday.net/education/childhood-develo...

Nearly a third of criminals in Wigan reoffended within a year of their conviction or release from prison, new figures show.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/courts/nearly-a-third-of-wigan-criminals-reof...

Ashton Town FC host a Glastonbury-style music festival, called Ashtonbury, with live music entertaining the crowds at the Barton Group Stadium, Ashton-in-Makerfield.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/peo...

A Wigan 34-year-old has been hit with a three-year restraining order and made the subject of an electronically tagged curfew after admitting to terrorising two women.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/cr...

Wigan passengers travelling on the West Coast main line are being assured of a smoother journey than usual this bank holiday weekend – despite planned upgrade work.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/tran...

Visitors flocked to Wigan and Leigh Hospice to enjoy the many attractions on offer at its annual garden party.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/people/visitors-descend-on-wigan-and-leigh-hospice-for-its...

A Wigan motorist has denied driving while banned.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/april-25-trial-date-set-for-wigan-man-denying-he-drove-while-banned-4727748

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Drivers in and around Wigan will have six National Highways road closures to watch out for over the next two weeks.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/transport/road-closures-six-for-wigan-drivers-over-th...

Stuart Grundy, 37, of Meadow Field, Hindley Green, has a big bill to pay after admitting to being drunk and disorderly in Manchester on June 15.

https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/wigan-man-has-to-f...