Sian Jones

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

A fund-raising page has been set up to give a Wigan teenager the “perfect send off”. Layla Balenski died just hours after celebrating her 15th birthday. Layla, who played for Ince Rose Bridge Pantheresses, had shown strength and resilience after suffering a brain haemorrhage which triggered a stroke after falling down the stairs at her home in October. Tributes and condolences from friends, family and rugby clubs have been pouring in since the news of her death.

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after Wigan police spotted a car allegedly acting suspiciously. Following feedback from a police surgery, the Abram Neighbourhood Policing Team had been on patrol around Kingsdown Flash (Polly's Pond) when they noticed the vehicle. After engaging with the car, a man and a woman have been arrested for drugs offences and a quantity of drugs were seized. An offensive weapon was also recovered.

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

A Wigan home that was a source of neighbour nuisance and police complaints has seen its closure order extended. 2 Linney Square in Scholes was permanently closed to its former resident in March after a partial order was breached eight times. It has now been extended until Tuesday September 16, however there is a hearing scheduled for Wigan Council to take back possession of the property in July.

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

A housing developer is appealing against a Wigan Council decision to refuse its planning application for more homes in Standish. The plan by Persimmon Homes to build 57 homes on green fields behind 71 Pepper Lane, a disused riding stables, was refused by the local authority in October. Members of the Wigan committee defied the advice of their officers to turn down the application, despite an offer of £285,000 from the publicly-listed company to contribute towards health and education facilities.

1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

Police have issued an appeal for help to find a missing teenager who has links to SkelmersdaleRhianna Shove, also known as Ellie Johnson, was last seen in Asda on County Road, Walton on Monday June 16The 17-year-old is described as a white female, 5ft 4in tall, of slim build and has long light brown hairShe may have a dog with her. She is known to frequent the areas of Walton, Anfield, Preston, Skelmersdale and Burnley. Officers want to make sure she is safe and well.