Wigan

The latest news and updates for the borough of Wigan including towns such as Standish, Shevington, Leigh, Atherton, Abram and Orrell. Includes breaking news updates, weather forecasts, latest traffic and travel, court and crime news as well as events and what's on information. Subscribe to our newsletter, follow MyWigan on Facebook and Twitter.

Greater Manchester NewsShop frontages revamp get thumbs up in face of objections over road safety and congestion

WiganTragedy as person found dead near Greater Manchester railway station

SalfordGreater Manchester couple charged with drugs smuggling after Heathrow Airport arrest

TrainsLIVE: Emergency services called to ongoing incident on railway line as trains stopped - updates

Wigan'Shock' at lack of kickboxing regulations before tragic death of boy, 15

WiganArise Sir Billy Boston: Rugby league's first knighthood as Wigan legend honoured by the King

WiganWigan legend Billy Boston to become first rugby league player to get knighthood

SchoolsFree school meals mapped - see how many families will benefit where you live

Greater Manchester News"It might seem strange, but it should be painted purple"

Food and drinkWe went to a 'must try' chippy in Greater Manchester and found the best battered sausages around

TransportAndy Burnham slams Northern after rail firm says 'not a priority' to stop using fax machines

United UtilitiesUnited Utilities banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses 'after fish killed in reservoir'

StockportFive of the best fish and chip shops in Greater Manchester to try this Friday

BoltonFears more people could die after eight killed by poison in Greater Manchester

Wigan'We had a dream of a beautiful house but for six years we've been looking at this horrible fence'

WiganGreater Manchester Post Office under threat of closure WILL continue to operate

WiganFirst look at cool new hub with cinema and roof terrace set to open in Greater Manchester town centre

NHSHow every penny of cash to fix safety problems will be spent at Greater Manchester hospitals

EducationThe new school uniform policy making parents very angry

TraffordMoment man realised the game was up after being confronted on his doorstep

Manchester International FestivalManchester International Festival announces food, drink and music line-up taking over riverside location

Trafford'Unreputable' Brazilian butt lift operator BANNED after leaving someone in need of 'life-saving operation'

CourtsMan accused of killing baby girl in car park crash to go on trial next year

Robbie WilliamsRobbie Williams brings out Greater Manchester rocker on first night of UK tour in 'full circle' moment

What's On

Food and drinkWe went to a 'must try' chippy in Greater Manchester and found the best battered sausages around

StockportFive of the best fish and chip shops in Greater Manchester to try this Friday

WiganFirst look at cool new hub with cinema and roof terrace set to open in Greater Manchester town centre

EducationThe new school uniform policy making parents very angry

Manchester International FestivalManchester International Festival announces food, drink and music line-up taking over riverside location

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