‘Everybody has a dream’: Wigan man hopes to launch city’s first action figure expo
A Wigan-based man has set about trying to realise his dream of running a convention that caters for action figure enthusiasts.
Caldwell sad about Wigan’s away day blues as Latics seek travelling tonic
Wigan boss Gary Caldwell has called for his players to take more responsibility for their play and be stronger mentally away from hom as they yet again gave themselves a mountain to climb at the weekend in losing 3-2 to Port Vale.
Feel good factor back at Wigan as ‘relentless’ Latics look for third consecutive win
Wigan will be looking to continue their gradual rise up the table when they travel to Port Vale on Saturday in Skybet League One, as they hope to build on last week’s impressive comeback win at Chesterfield.
‘I feel terrible’: Oldham chairman Simon Corney sorry for North Stand setback
Initially intended to be ready for the start of last season, Oldham Athletic’s plans to rebuild the North Stand have now dragged over two and a half years and mains power problems mean it is not yet available despite season tickets within the stand having been purchased.
Motorcyclist, 25, dies after crash with Ford Focus in Wigan
Police were called to Larch Avenue in Worsley Hall, Pemberton, to a report of a collision at around 9.15pm last night.
Wigan burglary: Images released of £2,000 ‘treasured’ family items stolen
Images of family heirlooms stolen by heartless thieves during a burglary in Wigan have been released by Greater Manchester Police.
‘Cowardly’: Police hunt two men after elderly couple fall victim to attempted burglary in Wigan
The incident happened shortly after 12pm on Friday 21 August when the duo burst through the side door of a house on Douglas Bank Drive.
Witness appeal: Young woman tragically killed after head on collision in Wigan
A young woman has tragically died from serious head injuries after a head on collision between two cars in Wigan yesterday.
‘There’s no cartoonists in Wigan’: ‘Poorest kid on the block’ needs YOUR help to realise graphic novel dream
A Wigan-born writer, artist and all-round creative is appealing for your help to get his crime thriller meets gritty reality graphic novel, featuring Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Roger Moore, off the ground.
Wigan woman, 67, ‘bravely’ fights off knife-wielding thug in newsagents robbery
A Wigan shopkeeper, 67, has shown ‘tremendous bravery’ and fought off a thug who threatened her with a 12-inch knife while demanding cash.
Man jailed for murder after stabbing victim’s death five years on from Wigan attack
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing and killing a man, who did not die until five years after the attack in Wigan.