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West Lancashire College celebrates national T-level Week trib.al/u8UfEbV

We are incredibly proud of the impact T-levels are having on our students

They have only been around for a few years but already T-levels are having a positive impact and a local sixth form is showcasing some of its successes in these vocational qualifications this week

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Columnist Tony Porter on bias at the BBC, family issues and beautiful Wigan trib.al/MfcOlvU

The Beeb has long been a Labour mouthpiece, but this revelation hammers that home

This week columnist Tony Porter has the BBC in his sights and also touches on the tough decisions needed to be made about aging relatives

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Online debut for 2016 Wigan and Leigh College graduation pictures trib.al/pvkxoq5

A proud day remembered as we publish online for the first time Wigan and Leigh College graduation...

We are revisiting a proud day for past students and their families with this never-before-seen-online picture gallery from Wigan and Leigh College’s graduation day parade and service in October 2016.

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Full list of candidates confirmed for Wigan's forthcoming council by-election trib.al/uVxX8Rs

Seven candidates will contest a Wigan Council seat in a by-election next month

The seven contenders for next month’s Hindley Green by-election have been confirmed

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Wigan Athletic face long trip to non-league high-flyers in the FA Cup trib.al/zDltw65 #wafc

Wigan Athletic face long trip to non-league high-flyers in the FA Cup

Boreham Wood will be Wigan Athletic’s opponents in the first round of the FA Cup

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LOVEVOOK Ryanair cabin backpack praised for its looks drops to £19.98 (cloned) trib.al/xIRDDiW

A holidaymaker says this cabin backpack was the best-looking bag at the airport

One holidaymaker says this LOVEVOOK cabin backpack looked better than other bags at the airport. The 24-litre bag is now £19.98 in a limited-time deal.

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Wigan families can get creative at a pumpkin carving station at a free Halloween event trib.al/Gt3fddP

The Halloween event includes games and scary make-up

Get into the Halloween spirit with this family event.

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GALLERY: Wigan Athletic Women hit Walmer Bridge for eight in Challenge Cup! trib.al/ZkZwHu5 #wafc

GALLERY: Wigan Athletic Women hit Walmer Bridge for eight in Challenge Cup!

Our Katie Richardson was at Edge Hall Road to capture the best of the action as Wigan Athletic Women enjoyed a comfortable 8-0 victory over Walmer Bridge in the Challenge Cup

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Appeal for information following a fatal crash on the M6 near Wigan trib.al/41SmkE2

Our heartfelt condolences are with Vadim's loved ones at this difficult time.

The victim of a fatal road collision on the M6 near Wigan has been named as police appeal for witnesses

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Why Joe Whitworth is 'clean' cut out for success at Wigan Athletic trib.al/oXifgf3 #wafc

Why Joe Whitworth is 'clean' cut out for success at Wigan Athletic

Gary Caldwell says Joe Whitworth’s ‘clean’ goalkeeping is why he’ll prove to be such a huge asset at Wigan Athletic

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In his latest Nature Notes, wildlife expert Graham Workman focuses on the "Druids' tree" - the yew trib.al/ESihunF

Yew trees are definitely up there when it comes to my favourite trees

Wildlife expert Graham Workman talks about one of his favourite trees which is steeped in history and one of the oldes living organisms in Europe

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15 brilliant images of Wigan Council's Believe Sports Awards 2026 trib.al/ESxCq7d

Council celebrates grassroots sports heroes at Believe Sports Awards 2026

The annual Believe Sports Awards recognised the achievements of community champions from across Wigan borough's grassroots sports scene.

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The curtain goes up this week on Wigan Musical Theatre's latest production: 9 to 5 trib.al/1ZIFkBd

A chance to hear some Dolly Parton hits as Wigan Musical Theatre stages 9 to 5

Women get their own back on a horrible boss in a Wigan musical production featuring the music of Dolly Parton

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Suspended jail term, unpaid work and restraining order for Wigan thug who attacked woman trib.al/5tXK7lp

A Wigan woman's attacker learns his court fate after a plea U-turn

Sentence has been passed on a Wigan man who belated admitted to an actual bodily harm charge

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Wigan borough’s special educational needs and disabilities reform plan is approved by the government trib.al/PYgVGo9

We're delighted that the Government has approved our SEND Reform Plan

The government approval of Wigan Council's SEND reform plan is a significant milestone for the local partnership, enabling the borough to access £23.4 million in funding to address its historic High...

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New sex offence allegations against Wigan pensioner already denying he arranged a child's rape trib.al/uCa8cft

A Wigan pensioner charged with facilitating a child's rape faces new accusations

Sex assault and child abuse film charges are brought against a Wigan pensioner already denying he arranged for a youngster to be seriously sexually abused

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GALLERY: Do YOU recognise anyone in our 28-strong Wigan Athletic fans montage from Reading? trib.al/tJjgiy0 #wafc

GALLERY: Do YOU recognise anyone in our 28-strong Latics fans montage from Reading?

Our man Bernard Platt was at the Brick Community Stadium to capture the best pics as Wigan Athletic beat Reading 1-0 in League One.

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Wigan Warriors star Izzy Rowe on record-equalling England display, Wales win and Australia test wigantoday.net/sport/rugby-l…

Warriors star Rowe on record-equalling England display, Wales win and Australia test

Wigan Warriors star Izzy Rowe produced a stellar display in England’s win over Wales in their Women’s Rugby League World Cup opener

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Major crash closes M6 in both directions with diversions now in place trib.al/fA2Bqcr

The crash resulted in a vehicle fire with emergency services at the scene

There are delays after a crash has closed the M6 in both directions, with diversions now in place to mitigate traffic congestion.

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Power up your next adventure with Jackery’s new Explorer Plus v2 #AD @jackeryinc #PortablePower #PortablePowerStation #OutdoorPower #OffGridPower #OutdoorEnergy #PowerOnTheGo #BackupPower #SolarGenerator #SolarPower #CleanEnergy trib.al/9AoetnP

More power, less weight. Meet Jackery’s new Explorer Plus v2

Jackery’s new portable power stations are smaller, lighter and ready to go further.

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