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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The cause of a fire at a former nightclub in Wigan town centre remains unknown, police have said, as an investigation is launched into the cause of the blaze on Saturday night. Six fire engine crews ...

Eleven new developments are set to transform Wigan with a total of £1bn to be spent in the town until 2028. Incorporated into the borough, created under local government reorganisation in 1974, are ...

A man who was loved by everyone who met him, struggled after being made redundant from two jobs. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to ...

A dazzling fireworks display will light up the night sky in Wigan’s Haigh Woodland Park on Sunday November 2. The spectacle kicks off at 5pm with fireworks going off from 7.45pm to 8pm at the park on ...

Wycombe continued their resurgence under new manager Michael Duff by beating Wigan 1-0 at the Brick Community Stadium to move clear of the League One relegation zone. The Chairboys had won 2-0 on this ...

The Brisbane Broncos will face Hull KR in the World Club Challenge next year after Hull beat Wigan 24-6 in the Super League grand final on Saturday night. Led by Australian coach Willie Peters and ...

Wigan to win by 1-10 points - 7/4 William Hill Field to score at any time 6/4 Betfred Hull KR and Wigan Warriors go head to head in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday, in a ...