Tributes have poured in for a popular and long-serving Wigan councillor who has suddenly died. George Davies passed away yesterday (Thursday, July 31) at the age of 76. He was first elected to Wigan ...

Your name might carry more history than you think. These 30 surnames still found across the North of England could mean ...

Is it possible to enjoy the full festival vibe this summer, but still do your bit to stop littering fields and polluting the ...

It has only been a week but Ofcom is already launching an investigation into 34 websites for breaching the new Online Safety ...

Wigan police have seized four e-bikes as part of a new operation to clampdown on their illegal use. The initiative from Greater Manchester Police is a result of the surge of these vehicles used for ...

Multiple accusations of rape, indecent assault, gross indecency and unlawful intercourse with girls under the age of 14 have been brought against a Leigh 54-year-old.

Two men have been accused of breaking into several Wigan houses within hours of each other. Jordan Thompson, 27, of Victoria Road, and Josh Cumberbatch, 28, of Downing Close, both in Platt Bridge, ...

Capital&Centric’s hotly-anticipated Civic workspace is set to open its doors on Monday August 18, bringing a bold new chapter for the iconic former council offices on Millgate. To celebrate, the ...

St Judes say player welfare ‘is at the heart of everything we do’, with the famed rugby league community club having invested ...

Tourists travelling to tropical climates could be at risk of catching illnesses we don’t normally have in the UK 🏥 ...

Ryan Lowe has revealed he hopes to have TWO new signings in his Wigan Athletic squad for Saturday's League One opener against ...

It’s the middle of summer, you’re on holiday with your feet up, the sun is shining, and for the first time in months you’re ...