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Wigan sprinter overcomes lack of funding to earn Great Britain debut
Wigan-born sprinter Elliot Jones had mixed feelings after making his Great-Britain debut at the World Relay Championships held this weekend in Gabarone, Botswana.
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Wigan Warriors prop options analysed for St Helens semi-final following Ethan Havard suspension blow
Wigan Warriors will be without key prop Ethan Havard for Saturday’s Challenge Cup semi-final against St Helens at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington.
Upset as community cafe with 'best breakfast and coffee in Leigh' announces it will shut this weekend
A community cafe is set to close its doors after struggling to make ends meet.
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Get the beauty product Kim Kardashian 'can't live without' at more than 50% off in Amazon sale (aff)
When a beauty product has the backing of Kim Kardashian, it’s going to get attention - but when it also has more than 50% off on Amazon, that attention is going to more than double.
Dog owners are buying this smart camera to ease holiday guilt this summer (aff)
Thousands of UK dog owners are turning to the Furbo Mini 360° pet camera ahead of summer holidays so they can check in on pets remotely while away from home.
Amazon drops award-winning 14-year-old single malt whisky to lowest price seen in a year (aff)
This award-winning 14-year-old Highland single malt has fallen to its lowest tracked Amazon price in the past year – and whisky fans are taking notice.
Bent's Garden Centre raises more than £34k for Warrington Youth Zone
A year of fund-raising by a garden centre near Wigan has resulted in a whopping £34k cheque for a local youth zone.
Impressed customers put a Wigan borough nursery among the elite
Families have given a Wigan borough day nursery a ringing endorsement, their votes ensuring it has landed a Top 20 award on a review website
Confidence and age are among the top reasons Brits don’t start a business
Confidence and age are among the top reasons Brits don’t start a business – but lack of money is the real stumbling block, according to research.
Harvey launches purpose-built legal agents
More than 500 use case agents are live on the company’s platform.
No more Casino Club? Tell that to Wigan Music Service!
A young instrumentalist explains how Wigan Youth Orchestra and other parts of the borough’s music service are as key to local culture and heritage as The Verve, Northern Soul and George Formby
Could this beauty gadget be the most satisfying purchase you will make this spring? Shoppers think so (aff)
The best beauty gadgets are the ones that can actually solve a problem - and the Keskine IPL machine does that.
'I begged the nurses to let me die': Apprentice welder's agony after steelyard fireball horror
WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES. Dwayne Bell said he's 'living in a body that feels like a prison' after a horrific accident at work
BiGDUG tool chest for £100 – smart fix for messy garage tool storage (aff)
Sick of losing tools mid-job? This budget-friendly BiGDUG rolling cabinet could be the simple upgrade that finally brings order to your garage.
Upgrade your home office for less with this best-selling desk, now on sale and with next day delivery (aff)
Improve your home working space in a matter of hours thanks to next day delivery on this best-selling desk.
The 'miracle' cleanser that leaves skin feeling like you’ve had a facial at home (aff)
The best skincare beauty products are the ones that elevate your routine and make you feel like you’re having a luxury experience at home.
This £1 lottery still exists – and it now pays out every single day in the UK (aff)
Daily draws, £1 entry and funding for UK health projects – this lottery is quietly doing things differently
Popular 2-in-1 Ryanair cabin bag loved by travellers is back in Amazon sale for less than £9 (aff)
If you only have one cabin bag included in your package holiday or flight price, but you would really like to carry a cabin bag and a handbag, this clever 2-in-1 solution is one of the cleverest travel upgrades you can make - especially while it’s reduced in price.
This Cremo shaving upgrade could save your morning routine (aff)
This razor and shave cream pairing is designed to make everyday shaving feel quicker, smoother and more comfortable.
The 14 areas of the North West where house prices have risen least since 2000, amid 1,500% increase elsewhere
House prices in parts of the UK have risen by up to 1,500% in the last 25 years, the latest figures show.