Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council4 Feb 2026Greater Manchester's council elections in 2026People living in all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester will head to the polls on Thursday 7 May.4 Feb 202628 Jan 2026King's estate conundrum over future of waste site The land in Bickershaw, Wigan, is partially-owned by the King's estate, it has emerged.28 Jan 202619 Jan 2026Anti-social behaviour at murder victim's memorial Before it was thinned out, there were fears the wooded area was providing cover for illicit activity.19 Jan 20267 Jan 2026'No opportunity' for responses to warehouses planAn independent audit finds residents were not given enough chance to respond to the plans.7 Jan 202617 Dec 2025Residents blame warehouses for 'atrocious' floodingTyldesley residents say construction of large warehouses behind their homes has led to flooding and they are ‘sick of the impact’ of the project.17 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Nude gladiator statue granted reprieve by councilMr Adamson says he is happy to have stood his ground after council backtracks over statue action.9 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Nude Gladiator's owner prepared for court battleGrant Adamson says he will risk a council fine rather than remove his 30ft (9m) golden statue.9 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Controversial 30ft nude gladiator returns to townThree years after he was banned by the council, the 30ft (9m) statue dubbed Golden Balls reappears.3 Dec 202524 Nov 2025Town's 'crown jewel' undergoes £50m restoration Work on the 1827 manor house in Greater Manchester is set to be completed by 2028. 24 Nov 2025...