There’s much more to Wigan than its notoriety as the birthplace of George Formby, George Orwell’s book The Road to Wigan Pier ...

There’s so much more to Wigan than its notoriety as the birthplace of screen icon George Formby, George Orwell’s famous book ...

‘People don't fuck with you when you’ve won Baftas,’ Willan added. ‘ I think as a woman getting a Bafta is like being given a penis, it really is. You're not going to be treated with all the respect, ...

After extensive restoration work followed by years of frustration, the iconic buildings – once part of the North West’s biggest tourist attraction – have lain largely dormant. But the Wigan Observer ...

They dug out decorations and wore their favourite Christmas jumpers and accessories to sing and dance along to Sparkle and ...

Schools were plunged into lockdown as four people were arrested for allegedly brandishing a crossbow. Greater Manchester Police said three men in their 20s and a 22-year-old woman were arrested on ...

Wigan picked up a desperately scrappy home victory over Burton to move into the top half of League One. Indeed, it took fully 40 minutes for anything of any note to occur at either end. Matt Smith - ...

Why has Jon Hamm been dancing in ecstasy all over your Instagram and TikTok feeds lately? Well, it's a story that starts with an Apple TV show from earlier this year and ends with Millennial nostalgia ...

Wigan Athletic play host to Burton Albion on Tuesday night with both clubs sitting on the same points in the League One table. However, despite sitting in 17th and 19th place in the standings, there ...

A 20ft-tall naked man is once again surveying the people of Wigan, after previously being banned by the council. The statue, nicknamed ‘Golden Balls’, had been erected outside a vintage shop until ...

A giant golden statue of a naked Roman gladiator dubbed Golden Balls by local people has been returned to a town after a dispute with the local council led to him being banned. The 30ft (9m) figure - ...

Neighborhood News Reporter Jeydah Jenkins joined the KRIS 6 News Team in May 2025. It's been more than five years since Hurricane Hanna tore down Bob Hall Pier. I got an exclusive walkthrough of the ...