Orwell did not sentimentalise the northern working class in The Road to Wigan Pier, but admired their fortitude, togetherness and patriotism. He believed in a socialism that was not “book-trained” but ...

But it’s a long time since Wigan Pier drew huge crowds. And for those anxious to witness its revival, their patience will have to be tested further yet. The council this week said that it is ...

The Great Garden Game-a-thon is coming to RHS Garden Bridgewater for May half term. Discover giant garden games, a meadow ...

Wigan prevail in exciting win over Leigh to move top Betfred Super League Wigan (28) 36 Tries: Marshall, Wardle, Keighran, Nsemba, Ellis, Eckersley, Leeming Goals: Keighran 4 Leigh (12) 28 Tries ...

Emily Veivers (right) scored Wigan Warriors' fifth try in the first half Betfred Women's Super League Wigan (28) 40 Tries: Jones, Hunter, T Power, Banks 2, Veivers, S Power Goals: Rowe 6 York (0 ...

Wigan Warriors issued a statement of intent with a 40-6 victory over reigning champions York Valkyrie in the opening match of the Women's Super League season. The back-to-back Grand Final winners ...

Wigan Warriors moved above Hull KR to the top of the Super League table with a pulsating 36-28 victory over Leigh Leopards at the Brick Community Stadium. When these two met in the opening round ...

Wigan Warriors held on to extend their winning streak to six in a row with a frenzied 36-28 victory over Leigh Leopards in round 11 of the Super League at The Brick Community Stadium. Wigan were ...

Wigan Warriors winger Abbas Miski is set to miss the next two months of the season after having surgery on a his knee. The 29-year-old has been playing with the injury for the past month as the ...