From Setback to Success: Local Lads Launch New Trifit Gym in Appley Bridge New speed check signs installed on Bradford road, but where are the cameras? 'We are determined to make life tough for those who risk damaging the environment': Wigan firm and boss sentenced for landfill offences I used to play for the Wigan Warriors, but now I'm helping to transform this much-loved Lancashire pub Residents say they are being 'put at risk' by the activities of a Wigan diving equipment firm Three older people were evacuated from a smoke-filled Wigan home after a chimney and bedroom caught fire Mystery as former rugby league star walks away from pub takeover Man taken to hospital after concerns for his safety were raised Former Wigan Warriors rugby player who walked away from pub takeover guilty of assault and stalking Wigan Easter pictures taken in the 1960s to '90s A body has been recovered from a stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool canal in Wigan 'I have campaigned relentlessly in support of the Southport-Wigan-Manchester service': Lisa Nandy speaks out on rail cancellation figures Restoration work should be carried out at a quarry after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed an appeal Large emergency service presence spotted along a stretch of Wigan canal The 9 best garden centres in Wigan to visit this spring, according to Google reviews A book exchange has been installed at a Wigan park in the latest project by volunteers 'Be prepared': heavy rain leads to flood alerts in several areas of Wigan Flooding in several parts of Wigan has caused major disruption to the borough's roads Milliken gives back during record breaking community week News in Wigan: Round-up of stories that drew the biggest online audiences in 2024 Mystery as former Wigan Warriors Rugby League star walks away from pub takeover Charming pictures from a Wigan school that is making the most of its outdoor spaces. Two flood alerts dropped after weekend of snow and rain in Wigan 'I share this last testament of my mother Mary Major and withdraw support for the Haigh Hall project' Multi-vehicle crash and fire closes all lanes on M6 southbound 'As soon as it was put in, people started using it': Wigan Olympian cuts the ribbon on park's new outdoor gym Wigan garden centre's frustration as road closures cause loss of sales A Lancashire concrete firm wants permission for 3 cement silos - but they've already built them Once-neglected Wigan park looks blooming marvellous after two years of improvements 'Baldy's gravy takes two days to make - you don't get that with a £2 pie' Red Arrows to fly over Lancashire before England Euros final - where to see them Appeal for information following reports of robbery in Wigan Appley Bridge quarry death: Boy, 16, dies after going swimming 'Severe' flood warning issued for Greater Manchester as residents told to 'act now' 'How many boys must die before owner is allowed to drain tragic quarry?' Trains cancelled 'until further notice' after torrential rain floods tracks Wigan village goes quackers for popular duck race and day of family-fun What time will you be able to see the Red Arrows over Greater Manchester on Sunday? A delightful picture retrospective of Shevington Vale Primary from the 1970s to 2010s Boy who died in Appley Bridge quarry swim was promising boxer Appley Bridge: Police appalled as teenagers jump into quarry Jamie drowned just two meters from quarry edge, it's feared his death won't be the last Vintage pictures: life at Appley Bridge All Saints Primary 1969-2014 Wigan food hygiene: the eateries that received a ONE-STAR rating in March and April RETRO: people, places and news in Appley Bridge (1998-2003) Parents issued plea as coroner warns 'it's not a case of if, but when' another child dies Residents fear more tragedies at deadly water-filled quarry as uncertainty continues about its future Mum of murdered Wigan schoolgirl Louise Sellars pays tribute to the man who caught her killer after his death aged 66 Boy, 16, dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in Wigan quarry Apperley Bridge: Train disruption after wartime bomb discovered A Wigan village is gearing up to host its popular duck race event this summer Wigan quarry owners appeal for support for plans to make it safer after teen's death Owner of deadly quarry where teens drowned tells court of his plans for site New book uncovers fascinating history of historic house Second person dies within a month after being hit by a train near Wigan Tragedy as person found dead on tracks at Appley Bridge station Delays to train services after police find body on railway tracks A father and daughter's new village cafe is to open in Wigan this weekend Father and daughter 'excited' as they plan to open new cafe Plans to infill deadly water-filled quarry near Wigan will prevent future tragedies, insists boss 'It was a traumatic experience.' Wigan shop boss tells of staff terror during armed raid 'We expect the atmosphere to be hugely moving.' Countdown to Wigan's Race for Life A road race and civic visit feature in these Wigan photos from yesteryear... Trains disrupted and road closures in place as wartime bomb found near railway New documentary about the notorious murder of Wigan schoolgirl of Louise Sellars Tragedy as man is found dead near woods The idyllic Lancashire village clouded by a deadly landmark whose future divides residents A Wigan author's account of a famous meteorite landing is turned into a BBC radio play Small Wigan borough village brings back its crazy duck race event after pandemic 'Bye bye muddy boots': work has begun on upgrading a three-mile stretch of Wigan canal An investigation has been launched after person died on the railway tracks near Wigan Boy, 16, dies following incident at quarry | ITV News Vintage pictures: life at Appley Bridge All Saints Primary 1969-2014 Owner of deadly Appley Bridge quarry where 'one in a million' teen died makes desperate plea to 'stay away' The scenic village on the Greater Manchester border that's more affordable than most Serviceman undertakes year-long challenge after battling his own demons Police are appealing for witnesses after a raid on a Wigan village convenience store Body of a man found in canal in Appley Bridge Driver killed in Apperley Bridge collision Teenager who died at Appley Bridge quarry named for first time in heartbroken words from family Mum of first tragic teen to drown in lethal Appley Bridge quarry warns of swimming dangers Popular waterside Wigan pub closing doors Residents share their shock and surprise after bomb squad rushes to village 6 Lancashire pubs chosen to be transformed by Heineken investment Parents consulted on whether village school should become part of academy trust Business boss denies environmental permit breaches at landfill sites near Wigan 12 photos after dramatic discovery of wartime bomb near Leeds causes travel chaos Miracle Godson, 14, drowned after jumping into quarry Police uncover cannabis farm at former restaurant in Apperley Bridge Man loses foot after being struck by a train near Wigan village The 7 best garden centres in Wigan, according to Google reviews Mum-of-three who fell 40ft off Appley Bridge quarry warns 'death trap' tragedy could have been prevented GALLERY: Christmas nativity at Appley Bridge All Saints Primary School Weekend Walk: Apperley Bridge Person found dead on train tracks at station Three fire engines called out to kitchen fire in Appley Bridge Inquest into tragic 16-year-old boy's death at Wigan quarry has been delayed Appley Bridge Ladies Night Legal bid to fill in deadly water-filled quarry in Wigan with waste Police probe woman's death in Apperley Bridge crash