A MAN who sent threatening messages has been given a suspended sentence. Craig Edward Hastings, of Smiths Lane, Hindley Green appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court. Hastings, 30, pleaded guilty to three charges of sending electronic
MORE than 55,000 people have been vaccinated across Wigan thanks to four GP led clinics. The vaccination programme, which won praise from a government minister last week, continues to move through the priority groups. After the initial target
On Monday, Boris Johnson outlined government plans to lead the country out of lockdown when he revealed his "road map" during a Downing Street press conference. During his speech he detailed when schools, non-essential shops and hospitality could
POLICE have released E-fit images of two men they want to speak to following an assault in Boothstown Police were called to reports of an assault at the tennis courts in Boothsbank Park on Boothbank Avenue on Wednesday, August 12 at around 7pm.
A MAN who entered a shop from which he was banned from doing so and threatened two members of staff has been given a suspended prison sentence. Jack Mountford-Holding, of Findlay Street, Leigh appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court.
Secondary schools in England are set to receive added funding in order to run summer schools so that pupils can catch up with their education, Boris Johnson has confirmed. The Prime Minister has said £400million will be set aside for schools, on
A NEW strategy aimed at protecting the borough’s heritage sites and using them to guide regeneration will be adopted following a public consultation. The Historic Environment Strategy (HES) was approved at a meeting of Wigan’s Council’s cabinet
NATHANIEL Peteru says joining Leigh has helped him fall back in love with rugby league. And he believes the blossoming partnership can help take his Super League career to as yet unseen heights. The New Zealand born prop played 32 times for Leeds
