Alan Weston

There is sadness as another traditional business is closing in Wigan.

A property that became a site of persistent anti-social and criminal behaviour was closed down by council order.

A CCTV image was released of a man police would like to interview after a violent robbery involving an elderly man in Wigan borough.

The death of a 67-year-old man has led to police issuing an appeal for next of kin to come forward.

Wigan passengers travelling on the West Coast main line are being assured of a smoother journey than usual this bank holiday weekend – despite planned upgrade work.

The organisers of this year's Shevington Garden Club Annual Show said they were delighted with the support they received.

Parishioners face an agonising wait after Catholic bosses confirmed that one out of two Wigan RC churches is for the chop.

Wiganers still hold fond memories of many great local institutions even though they are long gone.

There’s a raft of fantastic barbers across the region and these are the best in Wigan, according to their customers.

A Wigan based firm which provides diving equipment to the UK Armed Forces is violating a beauty spot and putting nearby residents at risk, it was claimed.