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I tried these rosé wines and these are the bottles I’d buy again for summer (aff)
The perfect wines for summer entertaining I’d buy again and again.
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Man fighting for life after horror stabbing in Wigan
A cordon is in place as an investigation into the 'shocking act of violence' gets underway
Dad and son assaulted on canal towpath and electric bikes stolen
A father and son were assaulted on the canal towpath in Appley Bridge this afternoon and had their electric bikes stolen.
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I’m replacing my old shed – these BiGDUG upgrades could transform how I use the space (aff)
What started as a simple shed replacement has turned into a complete rethink of storage, organisation and workspace. These are the BiGDUG upgrades I’m considering.
Lindahls Protein is offering lucky Brits a £10k cash prize for sharing their favourite spontaneous dance moves
Lindahls Protein, the high-protein dairy brand, is calling on the nation's secret dancers to step into the spotlight with the launch of its ‘Good Movers’ competition, offering Brits the chance to win £10,000 cash simply by sharing their favourite spontaneous dance moves.
Review: Anker’s clever new 3-in-1 charger might be the ultimate travel gadget (aff)
With space for an iPhone, Apple Watch and earbuds in one compact foldable design, Anker’s latest charging station is one of the smartest travel gadgets I’ve tested this year
Smooth take-off for new terminal at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) embarked on a new era on 27 May, with the successful launch of the expanded Terminal 2 (T2).
Celebrations as women's business networking group Fubhub Leigh marks its first anniversary
Fubhub Leigh has celebrated its first anniversary, having welcomed more than 300 women in the past 12 months.
Sushma’s Community Cookery School CIC delivers its first workshop for Wigan charity The Brick
A cookery workshop held with The Brick looked at creating tasty meals while preventing food waste.
Jo Platt MP: The politics of populist algorithms ahead of the Makerfield by-election
Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt considers how political candidates are chosen ahead of the Makerfield by-election.
Charity The Brick calls on people to pull on their trainers and raise money at the Wigan 10k
People are being encouraged to sign up for the Wigan 10k - or support those taking part - to raise money for The Brick.
Wigan borough road closures as Ironman 70.3 Bolton returns with start at Pennington Flash
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as a gruelling triathlon returns to the borough.
I'm adding these five beauty must-haves to my make-up bag to give me an easy, effortless summer look (aff)
Whether I’m packing for a holiday, heading away for a long weekend or simply swapping to a lighter everyday routine, these are the beauty essentials I always make space for in my make-up bag.
From Kenwood, Salter and Russell Hobbs, these stand mixers are worth adding to your kitchen gadgets (aff)
Whether baking is something you do every week, or an occasional hobby you enjoy - perhaps with your children or grandchildren - these stand mixers could take the hard work out of cakes, breads and more.
Former Makerfield MP launches a broadside against the Reform candidate bidding to replace him over his origins and views
Makerfield’s former MP has launched an attack on the Reform’s by-election candidate after recent revelations about his social history past and the fact that he wasn’t “born and bred” in the constituency as he claimed.
This £49 three-seater garden swing chair could transform summer evenings (aff)
Shoppers looking to make gardens feel more relaxing this summer can currently save 64% on this three-seater outdoor swing chair with adjustable canopy
Shark’s cordless pet vacuum drops by £240 in Amazon deal - 56% saving (aff)
Households looking to stay on top of pet hair and weekday cleaning routines can currently save £240 on this Shark cordless vacuum cleaner
This Hotpoint tumble dryer effectively drops to £219 thanks to a £300 cashback deal (aff)
Shoppers willing to wait 30 days for cashback could effectively pick up this Hotpoint heat pump tumble dryer for around £219
Leigh business owners hit with heavy fines after attempts to conceal illicit vapes and cigarettes
Two business owners in Wigan borough have been convicted after hundreds of illicit vapes and cigarettes were seized from their property.
Crown court date for Wigan borough man charged with sex offences, threats and assaults
A Wigan borough man has appeared in court accused of sexual assaults, making threats to kill and several assaults.