Makerfield MP Josh Simons launched an online fund-raising appeal to help residents whose homes had been affected. It raised a total of £2,655, which has now been given to Platt Bridge Community Group ...

There is also disruption on the railway, with flooding between Wigan Wallgate and Headbolt Lane meaning all lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations will now start or terminate at ...

A body has been found for Darren Orme in a stretch of the river Douglas near Stadium Way in Wigan, near Wigan Football Club's ground. Darren, who was big Wigan FC fan, went missing on March 5 just ...