Bickershaw15 Dec 2025MP calls for urgent removal of 'toxic' waste dump A fire burned for 10 days in July in Bickershaw at a site close to a primary school and houses.15 Dec 202510 Jul 2025'Toxic' waste fire forces children to miss schoolA major incident was declared after the blaze in Wigan burned for more than a week.10 Jul 202523 Dec 2021Armed gang steals safe with £50k life savingsThe three men, armed with a machete and pepper spray, broke into the victim's home at night.23 Dec 2021
