
Gaynor Clarke
Senior Reporter at St Helens Reporter
Senior Reporter at Wigan Evening Post
Senior Reporter at Wigan Observer
Senior Reporter at Wigan Today
Chief reporter for @wigtoday, Wigan Post and Wigan Observer [email protected]
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2 weeks ago |
wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke
A crown court appearance awaits two people accused of drugs offences. Jade Watkins-Wilson, 36, of Keble Grove, Leigh, and Jamie Ashcroft, 25, of Chapel Street, Leigh, are both charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine between June 30 and July 18, 2024. They also face charges of possession with intent to supply class A drug cocaine and class B drug cannabis resin and possessing criminal property – that is £3,863.54 cash – on July 18, 2024.
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2 weeks ago |
wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke
The new House Price Change Report, created by Online Marketing Surgery and BLG Development Finance, ranks neighbourhoods in Wigan based on their house price percentage change from September 2023 to September 2024. Here is a list of the top 10 areas in Wigan with the biggest decrease in property prices. 1. Top 10 neighbourhoods in Wigan where property prices have fallen. Photo: Google Street View2.
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wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke
A Wigan man accused of stealing motorbike parts worth more than £2,000 has appeared in court. Mark Roberts, 51, of Princess Road, Standish Lower Ground, is charged with the theft of Lambretta parts worth £2,738 on April 29, 2024. He will next appear before Wigan magistrates on June 30, when he will be asked to enter a plea. Roberts was remanded on unconditional bail. Continue Reading
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3 weeks ago |
wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke
From unveiling blue plaques and presiding over council meetings to hosting afternoon tea and appearing on Australian radio, it was certainly a busy mayoral year for Coun Debbie Parkinson. The Standish with Langtree Labour councillor has handed over Wigan Council’s chain-of-office to her successor Coun Jenny Bullen, marking the end of her year as the borough’s first citizen. She will finally have time to take a breather, after attending around 300 engagements.
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3 weeks ago |
wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke
A Wigan man found carrying a knife in public has been jailed. Sean Roberts, 26, of Beverley Road, Marsh Green, pleaded guilty to possessing a 5in kitchen knife on Lamberhead Road, Pemberton, on May 31. He was jailed for 18 weeks by Wigan magistrates. Continue Reading
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