Arts Council England has awarded Artsmark Gold to Lowton High School in recognition of the school’s commitment to, and excellence in, arts education. The highly coveted award goes to schools who provide outstanding education in the performing and creative arts and is only achieved after a rigorous application and vetting process. Mr Shanahan, Head teacher [...]

A MAN accused of brandishing a samurai sword in public has appeared in court. Michael Kelly, 27, appeared before Wigan Magistrates’ Court yesterday charged with brandishing a blade on Lowe Street, Golborne, on May 5 last year. Kelly is also charged with possession of cannabis and cannabis production, alongside his former housemate, Robert Hughes, 26. [...]

Lethal traps are being set to injure pets or children, it was claimed today. A maniac has sunk numerous upturned broken beer and wine bottle necks into grassland with the shards pointing upwards to slice into feet. Dogwalker Peter Franzen, a former councillor, says he made the grim discovery while exercising his boxerdog Bella on [...]

A three-year project to re-lay water mains through a Wigan community is set to conclude within weeks. The work, replacing old pipes in Lowton and Golborne first began in 2007 as part of United Utilities’ multi-billion-pound project for the whole region. Like Standish, the two towns have been affected by closures and traffic light-induced jams [...]