Wigan Athletic have confirmed Sarah Guilfoyle has left as managing director by mutual consent, with Anthony Cole-Johnson set to join as chief executive officer.
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Wigan Pride returns on Saturday 8 August with a colourful parade, live entertainment, family activities and thousands expected to join the celebrations in Wigan town centre.
Describing the fire as feeling "like a death", the heartbroken landlords of The John Bull Chop House have thanked the people of Wigan for the overwhelming support they have received as the historic pub begins its road to recovery.
Army veteran Carl Smith and a team from Suits U Fitness will spend Saturday flipping a 75kg tyre through Ashton-in-Makerfield to raise money for the Army Benevolent Fund.
From donations and fundraising to offers of roofing work, furniture and clean-up support, the response to the fire at The John Bull Chop House has shown just how much the historic Wigan pub means to the town.
A 25-year-old dad from Poolstock has helped save four lives through organ donation after suffering a catastrophic aneurysm, leaving behind his partner of seven years and their 14-week-old daughter.
Highfield Cricket Club topped the table before winning both of their finals day matches to lift the 2026 Wigan Big Bash T20 trophy
The Wellfield Hotel in Beech Hill is marking 10 years since the community saved the pub with a free day of entertainment to thank the people who helped keep it open.
Four fire engines were called to the John Bull Chophouse in the early hours of Tuesday 4th August
Wigan karate instructor Amy Davis has been crowned World Kumite Champion after winning gold for Great Britain in Romania, bringing a prestigious world title back to the borough.
