Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council11 hrs agoDoes one town centre street need seven barbershops?Residents complain there is an insufficient variety of businesses to attract people to their town centre.11 hrs ago1 day agoWarehouse 'racket' disturbing sleep say neighboursThose living by the warehouses Tyldesley say their lives are being made a misery by industrial noise.1 day ago25 Jun 2026Cabbie says 'crazy' policy will 'put me out of work'Some Wigan private-hire taxi drivers say a new rule banning older cars will put them out of business. 25 Jun 202618 May 2026Europe's biggest wood-floor roller rink to closeRoller rink owner Dawn Holding says she has been given four months to leave the premises.18 May 202616 Apr 2026Listed hall's interior revamp includes rooftop barHaigh Hall in Wigan will also house a restaurant and art gallery after restoration plans were approved.16 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Hundreds oppose plans to restore Tudor mansionPlans to restore a Tudor manor house could mean 400 homes being built on green belt land nearby.2 Apr 20264 Mar 2026Greater Manchester's council elections in 2026People living in all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester will head to the polls on Thursday 7 May.4 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Burnham asks NCA to probe 'ocean of rubbish'Large illegal waste dumps could be due to "criminal activity" rather than residents, the mayor says.19 Feb 202628 Jan 2026King's estate conundrum over future of waste site The land in Bickershaw, Wigan, is partially-owned by the King's estate, it has emerged.28 Jan 2026...
