Wigan Today

The Wigan Post is a daily British regional newspaper for Wigan in Greater Manchester in North West England, UK.

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Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 11:23

Rugby league

The Rugby League World Cup is searching for a young talented artist under the age of 16 to design a mascot that will represent all three of this year’s tournaments.

Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 11:00

Wigan Warriors: Five things we learned from the victory over Wakefield (H)

Rugby league

Amos Wynn reflects on the key talking points from Wigan Warriors’ 54-10 victory over Wakefield Trinity on Easter Monday.

Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 10:46

Meet the Wigan Athletic stars of the future!

Soccer

Wigan Athletic fans were treated to a glimpse into the future on Saturday with the club's new batch of starlets being introduced at half-time against Cambridge.

Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 09:32

Soccer

Leam Richardson has hailed the influence of promotion expert Max Power on Wigan Athletic's charge back into the Championship.

Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 09:25

Ex-Wigan Athletic duo relieved of duties

Soccer

Former Wigan Athletic star Shaun Maloney has left Scottish side Hibernian - less than four months after being appointed manager.

Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 08:39

E10 fuel: Switch to less efficient petrol contributes to £1.7bn hike in fuel costs since last year

Car & Auto

Drop in efficiency linked to cleaner petrol piles on misery for drivers hit by record price rises

Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 07:05

Rehearsals going well for Wigan Little Theatre's latest production

Life

There’s no questioning the literary tastes of the protagonists in Wigan Little Theatre's latest production!

Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 03:55

Wigan Warriors: Bevan French believes he's improving with every game after scoring a brace against Wakefield

Rugby league

Bevan French says his first tries of the season were made even more special by the Wigan Warriors fans.

Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 03:55

Mum fined for failing to prevent her daughter's truancy from Wigan school

Crime

A mum has been fined £440 for failing to send her child to her Wigan school regularly.

Wigan Today

19 Apr 2022, 03:55

Education

Pupils enjoy outdoor learning in their woodland area at Woodfield Primary School, Wigan

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 23:01

Lancashire's Tour de France winner and Olympian Sir Bradley Wiggins reveals he was sexually groomed by a coach at age of 13

Crime

Lancashire’s Sir Bradley Wiggins has revealed he was sexually groomed by a coach when he was just 13 years old.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 19:30

Wakefield Trinity head coach Willie Poching praises Wigan Warriors' 'fantastic' Jai Field

Rugby league

Wakefield Trinity head coach Willie Poching says Jai Field has a natural talent that can’t be coached.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 17:10

Matty Peet pleased with Wigan Warriors' professional display against Wakefield

Rugby league

Matty Peet was pleased with the commitment Wigan Warriors showed in their victory over Wakefield Trinity at the DW Stadium.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 15:43

Bevan French scores a brace in Wigan Warriors' 54-10 victory over Wakefield Trinity

Rugby league

Wigan Warriors bounced back from their Good Friday Derby defeat with a huge 54-10 victory over Wakefield Trinity at the DW Stadium.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 14:45

Frightening rise in the number of Wigan 15 to 24-year-olds hospitalised by substance misuse

Health

The number of Wigan teens and young adults hospitalised by substance abuse has rocketed by more than a third in the last decade, terrifying figures reveal.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 14:45

World-famous string quartet makes its way to village near Wigan

Culture

A world-famous string quartet is preparing to make a long-awaited visit to Wigan, after being delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 14:12

What channel is Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte on? How to watch, tickets, fight time, odds, undercard and all you need to know

Sport

World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson ‘The Gypsy King’ Fury is set to defend his title against rival Dillian ‘The Body Snatcher’ Whyte later this month.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 13:17

Wigan Athletic: Five talking points from Cambridge United (h)

Soccer

Paul Kendrick reflects on five talking points from Wigan Athletic's 2-1 home defeat to Cambridge United at the weekend...

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 12:38

Wigan Warriors team news: Kaide Ellis named on bench as he returns from his five-match ban

Rugby league

Wigan Warriors have named their team to face Wakefield Trinity at the DW Stadium in this afternoon’s Easter Monday game.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 11:30

Wigan woman who failed to get care for pet is banned from keeping animals for 10 years

Crime

A Wigan woman has been banned from keeping dogs for 10 years after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 11:30

Wigan-based delivery giant appoints new commercial director

Business

Wigan-based home delivery specialist ArrowXL has appointed a commercial director with extensive international retail, supply chain and e-commerce experience.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 11:30

Life

A Wigan group is encouraging members of the “third age” to join up and see what it does.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 11:30

Plans for 20 new homes in village near Wigan are revealed

Politics

An application has been submitted to build 20 new homes in a village near Wigan.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 09:01

Hunt for Wigan pensioner's top-of-the-range racing bikes

Crime

Police are trying to reunite a Wigan borough pensioner with two pride and joy bikes after burglars struck.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 08:03

Fury as Wigan Pier landmark statue suffers new vandal attack

Crime

A fresh attack on Wigan Pier’s surviving tourist attraction statues has sparked anger.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 07:18

Family of 16 ducklings rescued from the M6 at Wigan

News

An adventurous brood of ducklings was spared a grim end on a Wigan motorway.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 03:55

Wigan hotel resident accused of assaulting three police officers

Crime

A resident at a Wigan hotel has been accused of assaulting three police officers on the same day.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 03:55

Life

There was plenty of fun to be had as families enjoyed Easter at an outdoor event.Children and their parents could take part in crafts, activities and games at Walmsley Park, Ince.Some youngsters were transformed into wonderful characters and creatures thanks to the work of a creative face painter.Ince Start Well Family Centre hosted the event to provide something for youngsters to do over the Easter period.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 03:55

Lancashire dad left paraplegic by Manchester Arena bombing to scale Mount Kilimanjaro on a hand-bike for Spinal Injuries Association

News

Just thinking about that horrific night in May 2017 when Salman Abedi detonated a bomb in the Manchester Arena turns Mark Pilling’s blood cold.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 03:55

Parenting muscle memory: getting told off as an adult | Jack Marshall's column

Opinion

It’s a very confusing thing to be told off by your parents as an adult. It’s strangely familiar, but you can also smell a distinct lack of genuine threat on their part because you’re now 28 and moved out a decade ago.

Wigan Today

18 Apr 2022, 03:55

Construction on new Wigan community hub reaches important milestone

Health

The construction of a new state-of-the-art health and well-being centre in Wigan has reached an important milestone.

Wigan Today

17 Apr 2022, 14:45

Actor Ruthie Henshall brings Passion to her latest performance

News

Without doubt, musicals have played a large part in the long and illustrious career of Ruthie Henshall.