LEADERS from across the north of England have called on the Government to commit to a "Northern Budget" in order to deliver a boost to the region’s economic fortunes. The call, which is backed by board members of Transport for the North - who collectively
TRANSPORT, or should I say, problems with transport is one of the biggest topics that my constituents raise with me. There is too much congestion on the roads, the railways are too packed at peak times and all the while we see the local council
ST Mary’s Catholic High School Sixth Form in Astley is celebrating its A-level and vocational results today, Thursday. One in four grades awarded at the Manchester Road this year were A*/A or their equivalent and more than 99 per cent achieved
STUDENTS at Wigan and Leigh College are celebrating after achieving a 100 per cent pass rate in A-levels and 99.9 per cent pass rate in advanced vocational qualifications. It has been another outstanding year for the A Level Professional Honours
WINSTANLEY COLLEGE has once again achieved above the A-levels grades achieved by students in other colleges nationally. Overall, students achieved a pass rate of 99 per cent with 31 per cent of those being A/A* grades - above the national average
A MAN has been banned after pleading guilty to drink driving. Scott Round, of Ashbourne Avenue, Hindley admitted to being over the limit when he was driving in Wigan on July 25. The 31-year-old was disqualified for 18 months which may be reduced
STUDENTS are today waking up to their long-awaited A-level results, with more than a quarter of entries expected to score a top grade. Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are receiving results which will help them decide their next
A DARK synth pop duo is building up a fanbase across Europe after releasing its debut EP. Pascal Carton, from Atherton, teamed up with Amy Linton, 34, from Warrington, two years ago to form Mördelin. They rehearsed and wrote songs together
