The Greater Manchester town overrun by feral youths
Mayhem caused by gangs of teenagers has blighted Ashton-in-Makerfield for months. Businesses have been forced to close early,…
Arsenal XI vs Wigan: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup – London Evening Standard
Arsenal XI vs Wigan: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup London Evening StandardPreview: Arsenal…
Police called after group of youths ‘intimidate’ business owner and force KFC to shut
A dispersal order is in place until midnight 22:04, 08 Feb 2026Updated 22:10, 08 Feb 2026 Gerard Street(Image:…
‘Gentle’ man and dog killed in Christmas Day canal boat tragedy
Gabriel died alongside his service dog Hugo in the barge blaze in Wigan 21:57, 15 Jan 2026Updated 22:01,…
Police reveal exactly what happened when three teenagers fell from window of double decker bus
The force has issued a major update 14:55, 08 Jan 2026Updated 16:44, 08 Jan 2026 Police and forensic…
Tragedy as body of missing student Tom Dingle, 19, found on Christmas Day
Police have issued a statementTom Dingle(Image: Lancashire Police) The body of a 19-year-old missing student was tragically found…
Missing man tragically found dead after six-day police search
‘Lovely’ 71-year-old Alan had been reported missing in Wigan six days ago71-year-old Alan had been reported missing in…
Thousands across Greater Manchester call for UK firework ban
More than 96,000 people across the country have called for change – including people across Greater Manchester Tom…
Off-road bikes disrupt Remembrance Sunday after ‘pulling out’ into path of parade
Two off-road bikes have been seized by policeThe bikes seized(Image: GMP) A Remembrance Sunday parade was disrupted by…
Michael Maguire linked with England coaching job, Shaun Wane under pressure, Australia vs England, Ashes series sweep, Brisbane Broncos
Broncos premiership winning coach Michael Maguire has been linked with the England coaching post after Shaun Wane oversaw…
Fears grow for Wigan mum, 27, missing for almost a week
“We are petrified that something could have happened to her”Paige Kelly, 27. (Image: Family handout) The family of…
Nursery ‘distraught’ after tragic death of ‘much loved’ two-year-old boy
“We are distraught to share that a special, much loved two-year-old child has died” 19:12, 22 Sep 2025Updated…