Gaynor Clarke

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke

Mourners are being asked to wear a “splash” of blue as they say a final goodbye to a Wigan teenager. Details have been published of the funeral for 19-year-old Jamie Highton, who died on April 26 during a fishing trip in France. Moving tributes were paid following his sudden death and thousands of pounds have been raised in his memory. R Banks and Son funeral directors announced a funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, June 5 at St Matthew’s Church in Highfield.

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke

A woman is waiting to find out her punishment for attacking two emergency service workers in one day. Jessica Renshaw, 30, of Gort Lane, Atherton, pleaded guilty to assaulting the police officers by beating them on April 12. She also admitted failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis when in charge of a vehicle on the same day. Wigan justices adjourned the hearing until August 5 so a pre-sentence report could be prepared. Renshaw was remanded on unconditional bail.

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke

A Wigan borough man has been accused of breaching the requirements of his football banning order. It is alleged that Lewis Bennett, 21, of Beckside, Tyldesley, did not surrender his passport for England matches against Finland and Greece in October and November. A plea hearing will be held at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court on July 14. Continue Reading

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke

Countless thousands of Wigan youngsters have enjoyed holidays in the Lake District thanks to Hinning House and Low Bank Ground. The two outdoor education centres are in Cumbria and have been hosting school trips for decades. Low Bank Ground, on the shores of Coniston Water, has been owned by Wigan Council since 1983, while Hinning House, in the Duddon Valley near Scafell Pike, has been a council-owned property since the 1970s.

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke

An organisation dedicated to fostering global peace and raising awareness of diversity is inviting people to get involved as it holds an open day in Wigan. Seek2Change wants to bring members of various faiths and beliefs together to share ideas and engage in meaningful discussions. It is holding an open day from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, June 1 at Masjid Tooba, on Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes.