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Ninja Woodfire BBQ & Smoker review: why this electric grill is my guilty pleasure
The Ninja Woodfire BBQ & smoker just got cheaper – and it’s still my guilty pleasure. Smoky flavour, easy grilling, and way less mess. Worth it? Absolutely.
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Shocking moment reckless drink driver careers across carriageway before crashing into bushes
The footage also captured him plotting to report a fake car theft.
Reckless drink-driver caught on his own dashcam crashing into tree and plotting fake theft
Dashcam footage shows how a reckless drink driver crashed his car into a tree after a night of booze - and then plotted to falsely report it stolen.
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Wigan's week in court: latest cases going before judges and magistrates
A Wigan thug involved in violent scenes in Southport, including throwing missiles and assaulting a police officer, has been jailed for five years.
Wigan news in pictures from 1998 published for the first time since then
Photographer Michelle Adamson has been trawling through old negatives from our archives and has produced this intriguing picture gallery of news pictures taken in 1998. It is the first time any of them have seen the light of day in 27 years.
Shop's captivating collection of nostalgic 1980s VHS tapes transports worldwide visitors to Blockbusters era
Rob and Chris, who run ‘The Straight To Video - 80s Video Shop' in Derbyshire, wanted to recreate the feeling of going to the video shop on Fridays and Saturdays to pick out a film.
Which? crowns Aldi’s Norpak Butter better than Lurpak in latest taste test
A recent taste test by consumer group Which? has officially crowned Aldi’s Nordpak Spreadable Slightly Salted Butter as the best spreadable butter that shoppers can buy.
Jail for pensioner who filmed up women's skirts in supermarket
A pensioner who filmed more than 400 “upskirting” videos over nearly 15 years is now behind bars.
Police called to Wigan school after reports of man acting 'suspiciously'
Police detained a man who was acting “suspiciously” outside a Wigan primary school.
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What's the difference between an academy and maintained school? Key differences explained
They don’t charge fees, but for some state schools that’s where the similarities end 🏫
The sexually transmitted infection that's 'becoming untreatable', and is on the rise in Greater Manchester
There were 4,486 diagnoses of gonorrhoea in Greater Manchester in 2023 - a 153% increase compared to cases in 2012
Dean Trust Wigan donates to local charities after fundraising success
Dean Trust Wigan has proudly donated over £1,000 to three local charities—Cash for Kids, The Storehouse Project, and Daffodil Dreams—following the success of its recent fundraising initiative, the Race to the North Pole.
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Over half of Brits will use the Easter weekend to tackle DIY projects, poll says
Despite Easter being a time to indulge in chocolate, over half of Brits will use the holiday weekend to tackle DIY projects, research shows
Olympic champion Joe Fraser has launched a new UK gymnastics club - alongside tech partner LoveAdmin
Olympian and World Champion Gymnast Joe Fraser has launched a brand-new gymnastics club in Lichfield, UK.
Death threat and assault charges Wigan man remanded into custody
A Wigan man facing charges of assault, knife possession, threats to kill and criminal damage has been remanded into custody until his next court hearing.
Police step up campaign to tackle off-road biking in Wigan
Police officers will speak to visitors at a Wigan park this weekend as they renew their efforts to deal with anti-social off-road bikers in the borough.
Council gets tough on Wigan anti-social behaviour with closure orders
Homes across Wigan borough have been issued with court orders as part of an ongoing crackdown on anti-social and criminal behaviour.
Four lucky shoppers scooped £10,000 from their local SPAR - and they share their BIG plans for the prize
Four lucky shoppers were left astonished to discover they had won £10,000 from their local SPAR - and now they have revealed their unexpected plans for the prize.
Ashton in Makerfield optician urges community to embrace active ageing
A local optician and hearing care provider is urging the over 40s to embrace active ageing as we spring forward into longer days.
Come with me on my unexpectedly wonderful girls weekend to this stunning spa hotel
Last night I dreamed I was at Rockcliffe Hall again....