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How a TikTok sensation from Wigan ended up meeting Hollywood A-listers
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (379+ words) A Wigan joiner is enjoying massive success and rubbing shoulders with the stars after launching his movie review TikTok page. Luke Eccleston, 26, is a Wigan born and bred TikTok star who has grown exponentially over the past few years. So…...
A flashback to events and people pictured at Wigan's Mesnes Park in 2005 to '06
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (172+ words) Wigan Today Enjoy pictures of events and people at Wigan's Mesnes Park in 2005 and '06 Here is a collection of images dating back to 2005 and 2006 and which include people visiting the park, two WOW festivals, musical performances and those keeping this…...
The George Formby Society’s aim has always been to perpetuate the man and his music
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (259+ words) The George Formby Society celebrated its 65th anniversary today (August 15) with performances of the Wigan-born entertainer's songs in the Grand Arcade shopping centre. They took place, appropriately, next to the George Formby statue and they were joined by the Mayor of…...
Wigan actor shines despite mental health diagnosis
20+ hour, 36+ min ago (386+ words) A Wigan actor has not let mental health issues stop him scoring a major success at The Greater Manchester Fringe. David Degiorgio, 44, has always had a great love for acting and producing his own films which grew at Wigan and…...
A bumper crop of pictures showing Winstanley College students on results day
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (105+ words) Wigan Today Exclusive pictures of Winstanley College A-level and vocational student celebrations There was plenty to celebrate at Winstanley College today as sixth formers gathered for the big A-level, T-level and BTEC reveal. Pictorial souvenirs for all the family! 1. Winstanley…...
Police called to reports of man with a machete near Wigan supermarket
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (157+ words) Wigan Today Police responded to reports of a man with a machete near Tesco in Wigan Police were called to the junction of Central Park Way and Greenough Street near Tesco Extra in Wigan, following a report of a man…...
Life-changing injuries: Wigan lout sentenced for wrench onslaught
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (197+ words) A Wigan thug who left a man with crippling injuries after repeatedly battering him with a metal wrench has been jailed. Aaron Whittaker, 26, of Seaforth Avenue, Atherton, had back in June pleaded guilty to causing a named male grievous bodily…...
Peet sets out Warriors’ Dublin vision with lasting ‘legacy’ targeted
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (896+ words) Wigan Warriors coach Matt Peet has outlined his hopes for rugby league to leave a lasting impact in Ireland after the club’s historic Super League fixture against Warrington Wolves in Dublin was confirmed. The Warriors and Wolves will meet at…...
Pictures of fondly remembered Wigan shops of the past - and the people who ran them
1+ week, 1+ day ago (112+ words) Wigan Today Memory-jogging pictures of Wigan shops and shopkeepers of the past This picture gallery came from a Facebook request we made some time ago, asking readers to share stories and celebrate Wigan shopkeepers from years gone by and there…...
Rehab and a suspended jail term are punishments for a drug-using Wigan thief and fraudster
1+ week, 2+ day ago (120+ words) Jamie Roden, 24, of Moat Hall Close, Newtown, had previously appeared before Stockport justices to plead guilty to stealing £40 of groceries from Tesco Express on Feburary 18 and £86 worth of chocolates from One Stop on June 3. Then on June 24 he broke into…...