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A man and woman from Leigh have appeared in court charged with peddling drugs

19 hours 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.
These are the 10 areas across Wigan borough where property prices have dropped the most

1 day 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.
A Wigan 51-year-old was in the dock charged with the theft of motorbike parts worth more than £2k

1 day ago | 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
I attended 300 engagements, raised £32,000 for charity and had a fantastic year as mayor of Wigan borough

1 day 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.
A Wigan man who admitted carrying a kitchen knife in public has been jailed for 18 weeks

1 day 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
A Wigan man has been charged with sharing indecent images of children and breaking a sexual harm prevention order

2 days ago | wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke

A Wigan man has appeared in court accused of sharing indecent images of children and breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Barry Sefton, 60, of no fixed address, is charged with three counts of distributing indecent images and videos of children.
The efforts of a top doctor have been recognised with a star on Wigan's Believe Square

2 days ago | wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke

A top doctor has joined the famous names honoured on Wigan’s walk of fame. A Believe Star – the highest accolade awarded to residents of the borough – recognises Prof Sanjay Arya, a consultant cardiologist and medical director at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Wigan Warriors new boy Christian Wade to make first rugby league appearance tonight

2 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Wigan Warriors’ new signing Christian Wade will make his first appearance in rugby league tonight in a reserves match against Castleford Tigers. The 34-year-old winger linked up with his new club Wigan earlier this week following the conclusion of Gloucester’s season in Premiership Rugby.
Wigan Warriors: The 18th Man - 'The impressive Women's team have a chance to carve their own piece of Wembley history...'

3 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Our panel of Warriors experts review last week’s win over Salford Red Devils, Christian Wade’s arrival at Robin Park Arena and the Women’s Challenge Cup final at Wembley this weekend... David Bailey:Wembley week, there's nothing quite like it when your team is there. It doesn't look like there will be a huge attendance again, which is quite sad from when there used to be 90,000 regulars. Now, it just feels like an event for the two finalists.
Wigan Warriors v St Helens derby set for new Wembley first as Women's Challenge Cup final makes history

3 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Wigan Warriors and St Helens will make history on Saturday, as the two rival clubs go head-to-head in a final for the first time at the new Wembley Stadium. St Helens have been a dominant force since the Women’s Super League was launched in 2018, having won the last four Challenge Cups, whilst looking to make it a fifth in a row.