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Sian Jones

Manchester

Reporter at Wigan Today

Reporter for @wigtoday, Wigan Post and Wigan Observer. Got a story? Contact me on [email protected]

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  • Fond memories will be evoked of these Wigan buses from decades past, and the people who staffed and travelled on them

    1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

    Few things bring back such vivid memories as the buses and bus routes we used to travel on. In Wigan, the passenger could easily find their chosen destination by the different colour of their bus – most famously the town’s “cherry and white” Corpy buses.

  • Major rail delays as emergency services deal with an incident near Wigan

    1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

    People are being warned to expect delays following an incident on the railway near Wigan. Emergency services are dealing with the incident on the tracks between Wigan North Western and St Helens Central which took place at around 3pm on Sunday. A Northern spokesperson said: "Services between St Helens Central and Wigan North Western are being disrupted due to the emergency services dealing with an incident.

  • Three lanes of the motorway in Wigan remain closed after a trailer overturns near the central reservation

    1 week ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

    Motorists are warned to expect major delays after a trailer overturned on the motorway in Wigan. Three lanes of traffic are currently closed on the northbound carriageway between junctions 25 at Wigan and 26 for the M58 Orrell Interchange. National Highways cameras show the vehicle on his side near the central reservation. Highways officers and firefighters are currently on scene.

  • 13 beauty spots in and around Wigan perfect for family days out this summer

    2 weeks ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

    Some will be jetting off abroad for guaranteed sun, while others opt for staycations a little closer to home. But for those days where you’re at home, Wigan and its surrounding areas is packed with stunning beauty spots and places to visit this summer. Here are 13 places to visit in and around Wigan this summer. 1. Viridor Wood. Photo: submit2. Three Sisters nature reserve. Photo: MA3. Scotmans Flash. Photo: MA4. Pennington Flash. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

  • Concerns grow for missing Wigan man as police issue social media appeal

    2 weeks ago | wigantoday.net | Sian Jones

    Police have issued an appeal to help find a missing man from Wigan. Scott was last seen at St David’s Church and Manor Grove at around 9am on Saturday May 24. The 39-year-old is described as being 6ft tall with a bald head. He was last seen wearing a black cap, multicoloured top and grey tracksuit bottoms. Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about him and want to make sure he is safe and well. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact police on 0161 857165 or 101.

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Sian Jones @SJonesWIG
20 Aug 24

RT @WigToday: Broken-hearted family of a Wigan dad whose death sparked a murder probe have called him a “beloved father, brother, uncle and…

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12 Jun 24

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14 Mar 24

RT @LisaLeeOK: It was a pleasure to welcome @SJonesWIG @WigToday to @GMMH_NHS Wigan Borough Living Well 💜 Thank you Sian for meeting with o…