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1 day ago | wigantoday.net | Gaynor Clarke

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA children’s story written by a Wigan man has finally been turned into a book – 12 years after his death. John Anderton enjoyed writing poetry and turned his hand to creating his first children’s story, but then unfortunately he fell ill. He died in 2013, aged 71, and the manuscript was left lying in a drawer at his home in Kitt Green.

2 days ago | wigantoday.net | Nick Jackson

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowResidents on the border of Wigan are living in fear of flooding every time there is heavy rain. People living on Linkfield Drive, Boothstown believe plans to remove a field just over the boundary in Astley from the green belt, yards from the houses, will make the flood risk worse.

2 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Wigan Warriors speedster Grace Banks was the star of the show in their win over Leeds Rhinos in the Challenge Cup semi-final, scooping the Player of the Match award. The 19-year-old fullback played an influential role in Wigan’s emphatic 44-14 win over Leeds in York on Saturday, racking up a staggering 243 metres whilst scoring two tries to send the Warriors Women to Wembley for the first time ever, where they will meet rivals St Helens in the final.

2 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Eagled-eyed Wigan Warriors fans will have seen new signing Christian Wade’s impressive try in rugby union over the weekend - but don’t worry if not, we’ve got you covered. Experienced winger Wade showed off his athleticism and pace with a remarkable 30-metre effort the first half of Gloucester’s 38-19 defeat to Harlequins at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

2 days ago | wigantoday.net | Drew Darbyshire

Tickets for the Women’s Challenge Cup final are on sale, with Wigan Warriors releasing ticket details to their supporters after booking their spot at Wembley. An emphatic 44-14 victory over Leeds Rhinos in York on Saturday saw Denis Betts’ side book their spot at the showpiece event, where they will meet old rivals St Helens, who defeated reigning Women’s Super League champions York Valkyrie 10-6 on Sunday afternoon.