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Two arrests made as police raid Wigan property in crackdown on organised crime
Drugs, weapons and vehicles were among the haul seized by police when they raided a property in Wigan.
Fact-checked: The truth behind the latest Wigan 'asylum hotel' claims
Bosses at the hotel and Wigan council have spoken out
Review: Audi Q2 35 TFSI
Itâs a shame the Audi Q2 is coming to the end of the road, says Julie Marshall
Wigan teen to be sentenced for wounding a man
A Wigan teenager has admitted wounding a man.
Sporting success for Standish students
Every year at Standish, students surpass themselves with their outstanding sporting achievements and this year was no different. We caught up with a few of the boys who have recently signed academy contracts with Wigan Warriors as they picked up their results.
Greater Manchester site managers named best in the country for quality
Two Site Managers overseeing the construction at Barratt Homesâ developments in Greater Manchester have won a top national award for the quality of the homes being built on-site.
First celebrations at new care home
A newly opened care home, based in Standish, has held birthday celebrations for the first time this week.
Search for missing boy, 17, last seen in Wigan
Police are appealing for help to find a teenager who was last seen in Wigan town centre three days ago.
This is when your child will be able to get the chickenpox vaccine and why it's now available on the NHS
The chickenpox vaccine will be available on the NHS for the first time đ
Lenny Scott murder trial: man found guilty of killing 'devoted father' and prison officer
A man has been found guilty of murdering a former prison officer in a revenge killing outside a gym.
Campaign group calls for changes to toilets at Wigan's Haigh Woodland Park
Calls have been made for improvements to toilets at a popular Wigan park after claims they were left in a âdisgraceful stateâ.
Local musician meets his (super) heroes
Deadpool, Wolverine, Supergirl and co. help to promote upcoming gig at The Bailiff Bar Holding Cell in Wigan!
Standish student with amazing exam achievement
Anyone who knows Standish knows that it is a school that places the highest possible value on academic excellence â it is one of the three aims of the school ethos to develop successful learners after all â but staff were simply stunned by the levels of achievements by one student in particular ...
Exam Success at the Double
Twin brother and sister, David and Sofia, picked up brilliant exam results at Standish this week. It was success at the double at Standish on results day this year as the pair of siblings were delighted with their results on Thursday.
Crowds rush to support Wigan & Leigh Hospice's new superstore
Shoppers gathered in their masses as the doors opened to Wigan & Leigh Hospice's brand-new charity superstore at Robin Retail Park.
Fantastic results for Standish Community High Schoolâs Head Prefects
Head Prefects, Isabelle and Charlie, as well as Deputy Head Prefects, Billie and John, all capped off a fantastic five years at Standish with a glittering set of exam results.
Village turns out for 'best neighbour' on 100th birthday
A woman thrice crowned the âbest neighbourâ in her Wigan village has been feted on her 100th birthday.