Wigan

Gangs of youths are terrorizing Ashton-in-Makerfield, turning the high street into a 'no go zone' with assaults and shop raids, while similar anti-social behavior plagues Wigan, prompting police interventions.

The UK government has launched a new Waste Crime Action Plan, introducing tougher penalties and funding cleanups for major illegal dumps. The plan responds to record fly-tipping incidents and aims to curb environmental offenses with enhanced enforcement powers.