Ashton in Makerfield15 Jan 2026Bus taken off road after boys fell from windowTwo 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old were taken to hospital after falling from the top deck.15 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Boys who fell from school bus window leave hospitalThe boys, aged 13 and 14, are out of hospital after falling from the window of a double-decker bus.12 Jan 20269 Jan 2026'He was lying in the porch - we just saw his legs' Ian Woolfenden was working in Wigan when he noticed en elderly man trapped inside a burning house.9 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Three boys still in hospital after bus window fallThe boys, aged 13 and 14, fell out of the window of the double-decker in Ashton-in-Makerfield.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Three children fall from window of double-decker busThe children have "potentially serious injuries" but they not thought to be life-threatening.7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Shopfronts get 'glow up' in town's £6m makeoverThe works are part of plans to regenerate Ashton-in-Makerfield in Wigan.7 Jan 202618 Oct 2025Chippy owners sign off after '35 years of laughs'Kate and Jeff Armstrong have owned The Chip Pan since 1990 after meeting as childhood sweethearts.18 Oct 20251 Jul 2025'Incredible' mum dies in sea during Spain holidayDebra Wright, who was the wife of Ashton Town Football Club's chairman Chris Wright, died on Saturday.1 Jul 202517 May 2023Woman, 91, takes on fundraising walk challengeCath Brookfield is raising money for a new lift at a deaf club she attends.17 May 2023...
