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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

HMP Hindley in Wigan plans expansion to house hundreds more inmates to meet increased demand

"This planning application would provide an additional up to 494 bed spaces at HMP Hindley.”

Manchester Evening News

The best and worst Wetherspoons in Greater Manchester - ranked on Tripadvisor

We looked at which of the popular chain's pubs were ranked the highest and lowest in our region

Manchester Evening News

'It's like the Hunger Games' - Northern towns shouldn't be forced to compete for money they desperately need, says Wigan MP

The first Northern Agenda Live event was held today

Manchester Evening News

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Towns ignored by government begin levelling up themselves as locals help each other

As part of our Wigan Pier project, we revisited Wigan, Cannock, Manchester, Liverpool, Barnsley and Birmingham, along his route, to see how people have fared during the pandemic

Daily Mirror

Heinz tomato ketchup's £140m return to Wigan SCRAPPED - and bosses blame workers

Unite the Union described the decision as a 'disgraceful betrayal'

Manchester Evening News

How working class spirit fuels hope at Wigan Pier 85 years on from Orwell's book

We first visited Sunshine House in 2017, when the Mirror launched the Wigan Pier Project on the 80th anniversary of Orwell’s famous 1936 journey through the north and the midlands of England

Daily Mirror

Parents urged to watch out for highly contagious scarlet fever amid confirmed cases in Wigan

The seasonal illness usually affects children and cases peak between December and May

Manchester Evening News

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Mum's agonising pain that left her unable to leave home after surgery she 'didn't need'

Donna Johnstone, 48, from Wigan, Greater Manchester, says her six-figure compensation payout is "irrelevant" as she feels trapped in a "prison" of pain inside her own body

Daily Mirror

M6, M53, M56, M57 and M58 set to close with drivers warned of 'delays'

Here's a list of all the motorway closures you can expect between March 7 and March 13

Liverpool Echo

Five men charged with conspiracy to commit murder

All five have been remanded in custody

Liverpool Echo

Sunderland's win at Wigan 'de-stressed' the players and now they must back it up at Charlton

Alex Neil saw Sunderland end their six-game winless streak against Wigan last weekend

Chronicle Live

BBC Radio 1's Jordan North spotted kayaking in Liverpool canal

Jordan rowed from Liverpool to Wigan

Liverpool Echo

Callum Doyle back in training leaving Sunderland boss Alex Neil with a decision to make

Sunderland gave Callum Doyle some time off to recharge his batteries, with Arbenit Xhemajli coming into the side at Wigan last weekend

Chronicle Live

No cuts or job losses – but council tax will rise in Wigan as budget is approved

The local authority agreed to hike council tax by 3 pc from April

Manchester Evening News

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Electricity North West blasted for causing a 'hazard' on Wigan road

Electricity North West have apologised and say they have fenced off the area

The Independent UK

Shaun Wane: Ryan Hall’s ‘invaluable’ experience led to England recall aged 34

The veteran winger won his last cap in 2018

Manchester Evening News

Three arrested after dad, 37, 'abducted and murdered' released under investigation

Christopher Hughes' body was found last week

Manchester Evening News

'They said we should leave the house' - Fear and confusion as bomb scare forces families from their homes

Bomb disposal teams were called to a Wigan estate after a 'suspicious item' was found

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Frustrated business owners react as council closes town centre car park

Council bosses said the car park had to be shut due to anti-social behaviour

Daily Mirror

Lad 'with heart of gold' died of cocaine toxicity in hostel day after prison release

'Cheeky, but loveable' Brandon Boothroyd from Manchester was found dead in the corridor of the hostel he was staying in after being released from HMP Hindley in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

Royal Navy assistance in hospitals across Greater Manchester comes to an end

Four dozen sailors have been helping the NHS in Wigan, Bolton, Oldham, Salford and Stockport

Manchester Evening News

Police watchdog investigating whether man found dead in road was assaulted in custody

Gareth Roper, 35, was found in Lily Lane, Wigan, in the early hours of New Year's Day

Manchester Evening News

Wigan dad spent £100,000 on original Hey Jude lyrics after 'a few bottles of wine'

The lyrics were bought as a 21st birthday gift for his daughter, who played Jude Cunningham in Hollyoaks

Manchester Evening News

Body found off busy road near Wigan as police and forensics swarm area

Witnesses reported spotting crime scene investigators and a helicopter nearby

Manchester Evening News

Tributes to 'fun loving, exceptional' Wigan councillor Paul Maiden after tragic death at 44

The former band promoter was described as a 'fun-loving guy'

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