The picture was similar to that across the North West, where prices increased by 2%. The rise in Wigan contributes to the longer-term trend in the area, which has seen property pr ...

Newport has the highest shop vacancy rate in the UK, with 19% of its shops now closed. Close behind is Bradford, where 18% of the city’s shops are empty. In Blackpool, 17.6% of high street units are ...

FORMER Great Britain rugby league star Gareth Hock has denied raping a woman as his trial commenced this week. The former Wigan, Leigh, and Widnes forward is facing a number of charges including rape, ...

Vanessa spotted a compact greenhouse on direct-from-factory platform Temu for £30. Then she found a large wooden table for ...

Ryan Lowe has lifted the lid on how Wigan Athletic's new-look recruitment team has been going about its business.

St Helens boss Paul Wellens has hinted at changes to his 17 against Leigh Leopards: with James Bell set to feature for the ...

The 33-year-old midfielder, who won the League Two title with Chesterfield in 2014, played in the Premier League last season ...

Leigh boss Adrian Lam says contract negotiations are ongoing with off-contract winger Josh Charnley ahead of the Leopards' ...

AKA Wigan born musician Tasmin Stephens – has shared details of a brand new EP, Blown, alongside a UK headline tour in November.

Thousands of children in Wigan are living in households affected by the two-child limit, new figures show – as charities urged the Government to scrap the policy.

U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has announced plans to cut regulations for banks and finance firms to boost the economy.

Manchester City are delighted to confirm the permanent appointment of Kolo Toure to Pep Guardiola’s backroom staff. After ...