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Breakdown cover drops to just £15 a year with this amazing deal
A new offer is bundling roadside assistance, home start and national recovery for just £15 a year — a fraction of the typical cost of breakdown cover
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Environment Agency accused of failing to tell the Lords about an illegal waste site in Wigan
The Environment Agency has been accused of failing to notify the Lords about an illegal waste site in Wigan.
The latest Greater Manchester Ofsted inspections for schools, nurseries, colleges and councils
Latest Ofsted reports for schools, nurseries, colleges and councils in Greater Manchester for the week commencing November 24, 2025.
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Police watchdog extends the investigation into death of a Wigan man who was found unresponsive in custody
A police watchdog’s investigation into the death of a young man arrested by Wigan police is to take longer than expected.
Wetherspoons confirms 83 pubs in the North West which will be open on Christmas Day
Here is a list of the Wetherspoons pubs where you can grab a drink on the big day 🎄
How to choose the best teeth whitening products between clinic and at home treatments
A closer look at the wonderful world of teeth whitening and which treatment is best for you.
Nova Maldives: How I finally gave my wife the wedding she deserved, 19 years after our rainy civil ceremony
Nineteen years ago my wife and I tied the knot at a registry office on a typically rainy November day, with no sit down meal or romantic destination booked for the honeymoon.
Nova Resort: The Maldives trip that finally convinced me the hype is real
On paper it’s easy to see why so many people have the Maldives on their destination bucket list, but with so many sunshine destinations only a few hours away from the UK, is the 10-14 hour journey really worth it?
See by how much the number of asylum-seeker children cared for in Wigan has fallen
The number of asylum-seeking children in Wigan Council care in Wigan more than halved last year, new figures show.
Smooth for Christmas: This bald head shaver is down to £29.99 and flying in the UK
A 70% price drop has turned this pro-style head shaver into an unbeatable Christmas gift for anyone ready to sharpen up their look and ditch expensive barbers for good.
Saturday Lotto £3.8m jackpot: get 500 National Lottery syndicate lines for £9 and boost your chances to win
Saturday’s National Lottery Lotto jackpot is sitting at £3.8 million, and bargain hunters have spotted a smart way to boost their chances dramatically.
Greater Manchester couple's devastation after e-bike fire torches their home
Christine and Neil Clayton's home was damaged by an e-bike fire
Police appeal for urgent help to trace a wanted man with Wigan links
Police are appealing for help in tracking down a wanted man with links to Wigan.
This Christmas in Wigan, hope starts with one act of kindness.
The Brick has launched its Christmas It Starts with You fund-raiser, calling on the people of Wigan and Leigh to help begin a ripple of kindness that could change someone’s life this winter.
Inside TUI's new Wigan store after relocation and 'sparkling' makeover
A refurbished and new-look TUI retail store has reopened in Wigan with hundreds of customers snapping up their dream holiday in the first month of trade.
Grab this Blink smart camera for £9.99 before the deal expires
A smart camera for under a tenner? Yep — and it won’t last long
Breakdowns are changing: how drivers now get help with just a phone tap
From GPS tracking to fast digital reporting, drivers are now turning to apps to handle breakdowns — and the experience is faster and clearer than ever
Primary school bus bridge crash: investigations continue into the circumstances as a warning is issued to drivers of high-sided vehicles
Inquiries are continuing into a terrfying crash which saw a Wigan school double-decker’s roof torn off as it tried to pass under a low bridge.
Move over bucket list - here is the UK's ‘Not Hot’ destination list
Forget the usual tourist traps, Brits are sleepwalking past some of the UK’s most charming (and often best value) staycation spots.
Falling for Niagara Falls in the fall
Natural beauty lovers can't fail but fall for Niagara Falls in the fall