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What Wigan’s town centre transformation means for local jobs
Wigan is in the middle of one of the most significant transformations in its modern history.
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Two suspects have been charged by police investigating a burglary at a business
Two men are due to appear in court in connection to a burglary at a business premises.
A Novel Murder by E C Nevin: a mystery sparkling with refreshing originality and darkly satirical authenticity book review -NW
Her books aren’t yet even close to the bestseller list but struggling murder mystery author Jane Hepburn hopes that her weekend at a tip-top crime fiction festival in Cumbria will turn the page on her much longed-for literary career.
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Wigan MPs urge council to reject plans for 1,500 new homes in Leigh
Detailed plans for the North Leigh Park development are currently under consideration
Closure orders have been placed on two Wigan houses plagued by crime and anti-social behaviour
Partial closure orders have been imposed on two Wigan properties following problems with crime and anti-social behaviour, including drug use, aggressive behaviour and large gatherings.
Flats plan for former Wigan town centre snooker club and sports bar
The building sits at one of the busiest road junctions in Wigan
Police are searching for a wanted teenager with links to Wigan, Tyldesley and Manchester
Police are appealing for help to find a wanted teenager who could be in Wigan borough.
The Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, which promises glass skin, has more than 40% off on Amazon (aff)
The beloved Korean beauty tool is now at its lowest Amazon price for 90 days.
North West retro: 27 nostalgic photos show how different life looked 100 years ago
These fascinating black-and-white pictures show the North East as few people will remember it looking.
Dyson launches new travel beauty tool that is perfect for taking on holidays and weekends away (aff)
Dyson has launched a travel version of its iconic Supersonic hairdryer just in time for holiday season.
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H&M x Stella McCartney: The sustainable fashion collaboration returns after 21 years
The designer returns to H&M two decades after their first collaboration in 2005.
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Absoft completes brand integration and officially becomes Applexus Limited
The name change marks the natural progression of the 2024 acquisition, uniting two leading SAP consultancies under one global brand.
A police officer who detained a knifeman stabbing people in Wigan town centre has been recognised for his bravery
A police officer has been saluted for his exceptional bravery in tackling a Wigan town centre knifeman who had been stabbing people.
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Boots £10 Tuesday: Beauty bundles that give you even more for your money (aff)
These are my picks from this week’s Boots' £10 Tuesday beauty deals.
Amazon’s best-selling travel hack shrinks your suitcase for under £9 (aff)
This top-rated Amazon travel essential compresses bulky clothes into neat, space-saving packs for less than £9
Horses which have ‘grazed the land for decades’ join a Wigan borough protest march against a huge green field development
Residents and four-legged friends took to the streets of a Wigan borough community in opposition to major commercial plans that could swallow up the last green spaces in their community.
Concerns grow for 71-year-old pensioner who still remains missing with his family becoming increasingly worried
A 71-year-old who was last seen in Aspull is still missing after days of searches.
Desperate search enters fifth day after man, 71, goes missing near Wigan
Police have shared a fresh appeal for help to find Dwayne
This £79 patio heater has been discounted to £29.99 – and it's still in stock (aff)
A £79 patio heater has dropped to £29.99 – offering a simple way to keep outdoor evenings warm without overspending
Simba launches new performance bedding designed to keep you cool and comfortable all night (aff)
Simba’s new bedding range uses advanced fabrics and design to create a cooler, more comfortable sleep setup