Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the average Wigan house price in the year to May was £193,179 – a 1.9 ...

Homeowners in Wigan are being urged to consider listing their property now - after the town was named one of the UK’s strongest housing markets in a surprise regional shake-up.

Vulnerable children and families across the North West could benefit from a new government fund. | ITV News Granada ...

New research commissioned by the Department for Education’s Teach in Further Education campaign reveals two thirds of employed adults in the North West have faced a crossroad in their career – a ...

"Wigan is one of the best, if not the best, strategically placed borough in the north west for business and HS2 will help us deliver widespread economic benefits for our residents in the years and ...

Plans have been lodged to create more than 100 homes for renters in Wigan, following a public consultation. Northstone is seeking permission create a sustainable neighbourhood with open, green space ...

Wigan North Western station was cleared shortly after 08:40 GMT after part of the archway fell on to parked cars. Northern and Arriva North West rail companies said there could be severe delays ...

Wigan Warriors join north west football clubs in national campaign. A number of clubs are already on board with the launch, and more are expected to follow in the coming days and weeks.

Food giant Kraft Heinz has blamed a rejection of new working practices after pulling a planned £140m investment in its Wigan food production plant. The investment would have seen the company's ketchup ...