Charles Graham

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He was a loving son, brother, father and uncle. Forever in our hearts. Tributes are paid to a Leigh road collision victim

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe family of a man who died following a collision in Leigh last week have paid tribute to him. James Kennedy, 47, was seriously injured when a car collided with him at around 8am on Thursday May 1 at a car park on Henry Street. He was taken to hospital but sadly later died on May 3. His family are being supported by specialist officers at this time.
Another selection of pictures from the VIP launch night of the Wigan Cotton Works' new destination pub

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

And here are some more photos taken at the VIP launch event on Thursday night. 1. Opening of The Three Mills Beer & Ale House in Wigan. Photo: Kelvin Lister-StuttardOpening of The Three Mills Beer & Ale House in Wigan. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard2. Opening of The Three Mills Beer & Ale House in Wigan. Photo: Kelvin Lister-StuttardOpening of The Three Mills Beer & Ale House in Wigan. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard3.
Pictures from the VIP launch night at Wigan's new Three Mills Beer and Ale House - phase one of the massive Cotton Works development

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowWigan’s new destination pub is now open!The Three Mills Beer & Ale House launched with a VIP night which was a landmark moment in the redevelopment of the 17-acre former Eckersley’s Mills site near Wigan Pier. For it is the first of countless phases to be completed which will see The Cotton Works become a major urban village, creating jobs and boosting the local economy.
The clock is wound back almost 14 years for this picture gallery of people enjoy Wigan's nightlife in June 2011

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

See how many faces you recognise. 1. Wiganers On the Town in June 2011. Photo: GB2. Wiganers On the Town in June 2011. Photo: Gary Brunskill3. Wiganers On the Town in June 2011. Photo: Gary Brunskill4. Wiganers On the Town in June 2011. Photo: Gary Brunskill
Some of Wigan's youngest residents have been taught about the importance of VE Day. Here are some of their pictures

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

The 80th anniversary of VE Day was not only an opportunity to salute those brave Wiganers who fought for our liberty but also teach the next generations about the importance of keeping tyrants at bay. A number of local schools held their own VE festivities this week. Here are pictures from some of them.
The NHS is urging Wigan people to protect themselves from Covid-19 this spring as hundreds of thousands already gain protection

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe NHS in the North West is encouraging the most at-risk Wigan people to come forward for the spring Covid-19 vaccine, as the first uptake figures published yesterday (May 8) show more than 340,000 people in the region have received their life-saving jabs.
Fresh hope for one of Wigan's saddest, longest-running and historic eyesores

5 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPlans have been unveiled to breathe new life into one of Wigan’s most tragic eyesores. Winstanley Hall has stood abandoned and increasingly derelict behind high walls for more than a quarter of a century now as plans to give the former stately home a new purpose came and went. But now North West housebuilder Kingswood Homeshas become the new custodian of the Grade II* listed former home of the Bankes family.
A young man has appeared in court to admit killing a Wigan lorry driver and rugby ref in a crash on the M6

6 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA man has admitted killing a Wigan lorry driver and rugby referee in a crash on the M6 earlier this year. Cliff Tamou, a well-known face in the area’s amateur RL leagues, got out of his HGV after it broke down between junctions 15 and 16, near Stoke-on-Trent, on February 27. He was fatally injured when a car driven by Ghulam Haider, 22, crashed into the lorry shortly before 10pm that night.
Take a sneak peak at how a massively transformed Skelmersdale town centre is set to look in the future

6 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowCouncil chiefs have given the green light to a major transformation of Skelmersdale town centre and its economic regeneration. The Masterplan outlines a long-term strategy to revitalise former New Town Skelmersdale, focusing on economic growth, better transport and community-led development. It will guide public and private investment over the next decade.
There is plenty to celebrate at a Wigan borough shopping mall as it reaches 100 per cent capacity

6 days ago | wigantoday.net | Charles Graham

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThree new arrivals at a Wigan borough mall mean it is full to capacity. And the Spinning Gate shopping centre in Leigh is also hoping that it will be another bumper year on the awards front too. Bumblebees Adventures, Greggs and My Dentist all recently took up residence at the mall.

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