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Simba Easter sale: I found a designer king size bed with £160 off – and it’s cheaper than you’d expect (aff)
Simba’s Easter sale is live with up to 30% off, and one standout deal is a premium king size Hoxton bed now reduced by £160 – with storage options still surprisingly affordable.
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Grand National 2026 hospitality tickets from £225 with VIP lounge access at Aintree (aff)
The Grand National returns to Aintree in April 2026, and hospitality tickets with drinks, seating and premium access are already on sale from £225.
Save yourself thousands of pounds on lifetime hair removal with this beauty gadget, now on sale (aff)
Save yourself thousands of pounds on lifetime hair removal with this beauty gadget, now on sale for £199.
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Climate column - New contractor to help residents recycle more waste as hundreds clean up communities
Wigan borough residents may now use their brown bin to recycle plastic bags and wrappings, crisp packets and cartons, empty toothpaste and tomato puree tubes, as well as the regular glass, cans, and plastic bottles.
Man from Wigan on the run accused of stealing £12k worth of weight loss injections
Connor Dennett, 27, is being hunted after he failed to turn up to court
This £32 pet camera can throw treats and track your pet while you’re out (aff)
A smart pet camera that can toss treats, track behaviour and let you talk to your pet remotely is available from £32 depending on plan
Cordless grass trimmer drops to £14.99 in Wowcher deal with 67% off (aff)
This cordless grass trimmer with metal blades and adjustable handle has dropped to £14.99 in a limited-time Wowcher deal
People in Wigan can now recycle more with these six items allowed in brown bins from today
Recycling rates in borough have declined over the previous few years in comparison to other similar local authorities
Health Column – supporting our staff throughout Stress Awareness Month and Beyond
Zoe Garnett, staff wellbeing lead for Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) talks about helping workers deal with stress
Financial Matters with Fairhurst Accountants
Here’s why every business owner needs an exit plan.
Sona raises £34bn Series B to bring AI to the frontline economy
The AI platform for real economy businesses, has turned what was a ten-year product vision into a one-year execution plan.
A notorious Wigan double killer has been refused parole for the first time
The parents of a Wigan double killer’s victim have spoken of their joy after his latest bid for freedom was snubbed by the parole board.
Ways Wigan businesses need to rethink workplace wellbeing in the age of hybrid work
The age of hybrid working is only just beginning. As more businesses swap full-time office contracts for flexible working conditions, preferences among early career professionals in the UK continue to vary.
NHS Greater Manchester shares health advice ahead of resident doctor industrial action
NHS Greater Manchester is giving advice on how to get care while resident (formerly junior) doctors take planned strike action from 7am on Tuesday April 7 to 7am on Monday April 13.
Wigan band Calaveras set to headline a Manchester Show.
A young band with strong ties to Wigan are set to reach a major milestone this weekend as it prepares to headline a show at Manchester's Deaf Institute.
New contractor appointed to help residents recycle more waste
A new mixed recycling contractor has been appointed to help residents recycle more waste in Wigan borough.
Wigan Council lands a £11.8m grant to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping
Wigan Council has been awarded nearly £12m of government funding to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across the borough over the next three years.
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Shoppers rush to Sainsbury’s Easter deal with half-price lamb and 15p veg (aff)
From discounted leg of lamb to 15p carrots, potatoes and parsnips, Sainsbury’s Easter range lets shoppers build a full roast for less
Easter Monday 2026 supermarket opening hours: When Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Lidl open (aff)
Most supermarkets will be open during different hours over the 2026 Easter bank holiday weekend, including Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
Get 'amazing healthy' hair like Stacey Solomon with new REHAB shampoo and conditioner milk (aff)
Fans of Stacey Solomon co-owned haircare brand REHAB. have been eagerly asking shampoo and conditioner in liquid form — and now their wait is over.