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PROCare extends Wigan Warriors partnership for 2027 and 2028
The Pemberton family business is marking 25 years with a renewed deal supporting the club’s men’s and women’s teams.
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Newest firstDutch researcher seeks photograph of Wigan wartime soldier
Björn Groenen hopes readers can help him find a family photograph and learn more about Robert James Thompson.
Free Aspull heritage exhibition celebrates St Elizabeth’s 150th anniversary
The Past & Present exhibition runs at St Elizabeth’s Church on Saturday 31 October, with local history displays, a paper-bird installation and spoken-word performances.
Wigan Athletic Travel to Leicester City in Sky Bet League One
Wigan Athletic face Leicester City at the King Power Stadium tonight, hoping to bounce back from consecutive 2-1 defeats. Caldwell makes three changes to…
Wigan to Hindley Link Road: Public Consultation Launched
Wigan Council is consulting residents on a new link road between the A49 and A577/A58, aimed at reducing congestion in Hindley, Ince, Scholes and Wigan…
Today in Wigan — 26 October
Today in Wigan: Foundation engage with 200+ school children at Burscough Girls Festival, plus 2 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Wigan Athletic Beaten 2-1 at Huddersfield Town in League One
Wigan Athletic lost 2-1 away at Huddersfield Town in Sky Bet League One. Captain Jensen Weir says the team must improve basic fundamentals and stop…
Today in Wigan — 25 October
Today in Wigan: Eccles | Academy Mindset Praised, plus 5 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Wigan Athletic Women's FA Cup Tie Postponed Due to Storm Boelo
Wigan Athletic Women's FA Cup First Round match against Chester-Le-Street Town Ladies postponed from 25 October to 1 November 2026 due to waterlogged…
Wigan Athletic Make Five Changes for Huddersfield Town Clash
Wigan Athletic name their team to face Huddersfield Town on Saturday lunchtime, making five changes after losing 2-1 at Oxford United in midweek.
Today in Wigan — 24 October
Today in Wigan: Hindolo Mustapha Returns to Crystal Palace, plus 5 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Wigan smoking rate falls to 10.43% as stop-smoking support succeeds
Wigan Borough's smoking rate has dropped below 29,000 adults (10.43%), nearly matching the national average of 10.26%, through council support services…
Wigan Council Adopts New Anti-Social Behaviour Policy
Wigan Council has approved a refreshed anti-social behaviour policy introducing a four-step resolution model to tackle incidents fairly and consistently…
Believe Sports Awards: Wigan Honours Grassroots Champions
Wigan's grassroots sports scene celebrated at annual Believe Sports Awards on 17 October. Three inaugural Sir Billy Boston Lifetime Achievement Awards…
Wigan Borough Food Partnership Launched to Cut Food Poverty
Wigan Borough Food Partnership launched at The Edge to make healthy food cheaper, reduce waste, and improve food self-sufficiency across the borough.
Wigan and Leigh Town Centres Get New Safety Orders
Wigan Council introduces three-year Public Space Protection Orders targeting anti-social behaviour, e-bikes and scooters in town centres.
Tour de France Grand Départ Comes to Wigan Borough, July 2027
The Tour de France is coming to Wigan Borough on Saturday 3 July 2027. The Grand Départ will be staged in the UK for the first time in 13 years.
Tom Grant Referees Wigan Warriors v Toulouse at Brick Community Stadium
Tom Grant will referee Wigan Warriors' Super League clash with Toulouse Olympique on Saturday 8 August at 5.30pm, with Marcus Griffiths as video referee.
Today in Wigan — 22 October
Today in Wigan: Junior Away Day - Huddersfield Town (A), plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Wigan Athletic Lose 2-1 at Oxford United Despite Second-Half Improvement
Wigan Athletic fell to a 2-1 defeat at Oxford United. Head Coach Gary Caldwell said his side were poor in the first half but excellent after the break.