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 ...

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 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 - ...

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 - ...

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 ...

A love of animals and an aptitude for ballroom dancing runs in the family. An aptitude for animals and conservation runs in the Irwin family, but apparently so does dancing. Conservationist, zookeeper ...

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The season 34 finale airs Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m. ET. "Dancing with the Stars" is wrapping up another remarkable season. The final five remaining couples will hit the dance floor one last time on ...

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 ...

"Dancing with the Stars" airs live on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. Tonight's semi-finals theme is "Prince night," celebrating the music of the iconic artist. The remaining six ...