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Greater Manchester Police have issued a dispersal order on areas of a Greater Manchester borough over 'selfish and irresponsible people attending the areas for illicit car meets'.

A flood warning remains in place in Wigan this morning (Thursday) as the region continues to deal with the fallout from the new year's deluge.

A woman was rescued by boat as homes were evacuated following flooding across Wigan on New Year's Day (January 1). Roads and car parks across the area were submerged as heavy rain saw rivers and streams burst their banks.

Richard Ashcroft has shared details of two new UK shows, both taking place later this year. Find ticket information below.Announced today (September 9), the former Verve frontman will be playing two shows next month in the UK.

The Lathums have shared their brand new energetic single ‘No Direction’. Listen to it below.The three-minute song features a blitz of buzzsaw guitars, speaker-bursting rhythms and fervent emotions as frontman Alex Moore sings: “For there’s no direction but up” in the song’s anthemic chorus, describing how there is no space for fear and worry when you are chasing your dream.Speaking about the song in a press release, Moore said: “There is no direction now but up.

In the last few months, we have been asking residents where the best area, park, cafes and bars are in Greater Manchester. Recently we went down to the magical place of Wigan to ask people for their recommendations.

Richard Ashcroft has announced some huge support acts for his upcoming 2024 Wigan hometown shows.The former Verve frontman announced he was playing his first Wigan show in 25 years last November. Taking place this July at Robin Park, Ashcroft shared: “After 25 years, I’m back playing in my hometown.

Noel Gallagher has shared the acts who will be supporting him at his huge upcoming UK shows this summer. Find ticket details below.Announced today (March 8), the newly-announced acts will be the ones joining the singer’s shows with High Flying Birds later this year, including a slot at Robin Park in Wigan and one at Alexandra Palace Park on July 20.The first of the live shows kicks off at Cardiff Castle on Wednesday, July 17, and sees the band joined by special guests The Big Moon.Taking place the next day (July 18), the Wigan show will see the former Oasis member line-up two artists as support: The Lottery Winners – who recently topped the UK album charts with their latest LP ‘Anxiety Replacement Therapy’ – and rising Manchester band The Slow Reader’s Club.As for the performance in London two days later (July 20), Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will be supported by indie legends Echo & The Bunnymen, as well as 86TVs – comprised of renowned indie brothers Hugo, Felix and Will White.The final of the huge headline shows this summer is the upcoming set at The Piece Hall in Halifax.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced plans for a huge outdoor gig in Wigan next year.

Richard Ashcroft will be returning to his hometown of Wigan for a huge show next year.The former frontman of The Verve will play Robin Park on July 20, marking his first show in Wigan for over 25 years.“After 25 years, I’m back playing in my hometown. Looking forward to an amazing night in Wigan,” he said in a press release.The Wigan show won’t be the only large-scale Ashcroft plays next summer, however.

Richard Ashcroft has announced a huge homecoming tour will take place in Wigan next summer. The gig will take place at Robin Park, Wigan on Saturday, 20 July.

A Greater Manchester town centre has been dealt a blow after a coffee giant announced its plans to leave. Costa Coffee has confirmed its branch in Wigan town centre will shut for the final time on Sunday, June 25.

Jai Field has delivered on his own personal promise to be fit and raring to go for the start of Wigan's pre-season training, new head coach Matty Peet has revealed.