Wigan Illegal Dump: Peers Demand Environment Agency Action
A 25,000-tonne illegal waste dump near a Wigan primary school poses grave environmental and health risks, with peers urging the Environment Agency to clear the site despite funding refusals.
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Lottery Winner, 80, Jailed for £288m Drug Empire Role
John Eric Spiby, who won £2.4m in 2010, helped build a counterfeit drug operation near Wigan. He received a 16-year sentence alongside three others in Manchester court case.
Wigan Gang Jailed for £288m Drug and Guns Operation
Four members of an organised crime group have been sentenced to nearly 50 years total for running a massive drug and firearms operation in Wigan, with potential street value up to £288 million.
Lottery Winner Jailed for Fake Drug Labs
An 80-year-old lottery winner has been sentenced to over 16 years for operating sophisticated fake prescription drug laboratories in Wigan and Salford, producing millions of pills.
Wigan family torn apart by illegal waste dump
A mother in Wigan tells how a 25,000-tonne illegal waste site has made her home a 'prison', forcing her autistic son to move out. Read her story and the national waste crime crisis.
CCTV shows last movements of missing student Tom Dingle
Police release CCTV of missing Lancaster University student Tom Dingle, 19, last seen in Appley Bridge eight days ago. Family makes emotional plea for his return.
Blackpool Care Worker Wins World Pie Eating Title
Tom O'Neil, 24, from Blackpool, devoured a meat and potato pie in just over a minute to win the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan. The event was nearly marred by a cheating scandal involving a smuggled funnel.
The Power of a Darts Nickname: From 'Cool Hand' to 'Panda Man'
Discover the stories behind darts' most famous nicknames, from Luke Humphries' 'Cool Hand' to Phil Taylor's 'The Power'. How a moniker can define a player's career and brand. Read the full feature.
20ft naked statue returns to Wigan after ban
Wigan's controversial 20ft golden statue is back for Christmas after locals campaigned for its return. The Roman gladiator figure had been removed following council complaints.
Reece Walsh: Rugby League's New Superstar Arrives
Australian sensation Reece Walsh delivers a breathtaking performance for Wigan Warriors, scoring two tries and creating another in a dominant display that has English rugby league fans buzzing with excitement.
Luke Littler misses darts event after traffic nightmare
Teenage darts prodigy Luke Littler's journey to Wigan ends in frustration as severe traffic congestion causes him to miss crucial tournament, highlighting travel challenges facing professional athletes.
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