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Tyler Dupree departs Wigan Warriors with permanent Super League transfer move confirmed
Tyler Dupree has been released from the remainder of his contract with Wigan Warriors to allow him to take up a permanent opportunity with Castleford Tigers.
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New management promises 'significant developments' at long-standing Wigan pub
The new management team at a Wigan pub have spoken out on their plans.
Review: Honda Jazz e:HEV
The diminutive Honda Jazz is one of Julie Marshall’s favourite cars
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The first four projects in Wigan set to benefit from a £1.5m Government fund have been revealed
New play equipment, football club fencing, war memorial lights and work at a cemetery are among the improvements on their way to one area of Wigan.
Jo Platt MP: delivering a fairer deal for working people in Leigh and Atherton
In this week’s column, Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt looks at the help being given to families and working people.
Police are asking for help to find a 14-year-old boy who was last seen on Thursday
Police are looking for a 14-year-old boy who has been missing for four days.
Update on ‘propped’ canal bridge used by thousands of Wigan Athletic and Warriors fans
The council and sports clubs are set to work on the Walmsley bridge 'to ensure this route is fit for the future'
Home office upgrade? This website has bargain desks and chairs from under £60 (aff)
These home office deals include desks, chairs and storage at big discounts – with free next-day delivery included
Get every family member a holiday suitcase with this four piece luggage set - now on Amazon sale (aff)
You can get a checked suitcase for all members of your family for less than £85 with this four piece luggage set, thanks to an Amazon sale.
West Lancashire College invites community to final open event of the academic year
West Lancashire College invites members of the local community to attend their final open event of the 2025-’26 academic year, on Thursday April 30 and you can drop in anytime between 4.30pm and 7pm.
Fruit trees for £6.99? Shoppers are snapping up these dwarf patio plants (aff)
These £6.99 dwarf fruit trees are perfect for patios and balconies – with a huge 53% discount available
I tried Hotel Chocolat's new edition Velvetiser which does hot and cold chocolate - my honest review (aff)
I have been a fan of the Velvetiser since it was launched, so when Hotel Chocolat introduced a new edition I knew I had to try it.
This fire pit barbecue has been slashed to £29.99 in a huge 67% off garden deal (aff)
This £29.99 fire pit BBQ deal includes a grill and huge 67% saving – ideal for evenings outdoors
From hen party to wedding and beyond, brides and wedding guests alike love this hair removal hack (aff)
Brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and wedding guests alike are all loving the Keskine IPL machine to help them stay hair-free all throughout wedding season.
Bosch pressure washer bundle slashed to £81 in Amazon deal (aff)
This Bosch pressure washer bundle has dropped to £81.99 on Amazon with 29% off and everything needed for a full spring clean
'First the brakes failed - now our £38,000 Mercedes-Benz is being kept ransom'
Melanie and Dan Cotton say they will have to foot a hefty bill after a nightmare six months
Half of adults think animals working for humans is a thing of the past
Almost half of adults think animals doing work too challenging for humans is a thing of the past.
Tony Porter Ponders: Wigan's lost mysteries and mindless vandalism
Occasionally on my walks I find things that seem strange. Haigh Hall Plantations gave me something to ponder.
Nature Notes with Graham Workman: the return of the little ringed plover
After a winter in Africa a diminutive bird is back in Wigan to breed.
Ranked: The worst roundabouts on Greater Manchester's hectic roads
We could have picked a dozen at least, but we whittled it down to five