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These are the flower bouquets I'd order from Bunches to brighten my home all summer long
These are the fresh flower bouquets I'd happily welcome into my home for summer.
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I'm stocking up on these Sainsbury's match day favourites for the semi-finals
The Sainsbury's essentials I'm stocking up on before cheering England on in the semi-finals.
BaByliss frizz-taming Hydro Fusion hair dryer brush falls to £43.20 with Boots discount code
Boots shoppers can save £36.80 on this versatile BaByliss styling tool by combining the existing sale price with an extra checkout discount code
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Review: Skoda Enyaq SE L 85
Not all electric cars are made equal, as Julie Marshall discovers
These reclining garden loungers are designed for relaxing summer days - and they even have cup holders
The reclining garden loungers include handy cup holders and fold away for storage, making them ideal for making the most of warmer weather
Take a first look inside Wigan's new children's science and discovery centre Imagine That!
Wigan’s newest attraction Imagine That! will open its doors in days – and we have been given a sneak preview of what’s to come.
Officers want to speak to this man following attempted burglary in Leigh
Three masked men attempted to gain entry to the victims home
Thinking of buying a used car? These simple checks could save you thousands
A used car can look perfect on the surface, but its history may tell a different story. Here’s why more motorists are checking finance, write-off records and independent valuations before buying.
Wigan care home staff will pull on their walking shoes and take on the Three Peaks Challenge for charity
Staff at a Wigan care home group are going the distance to raise money for a good cause - and their residents will be joining in.
Police release photograph as they investigate report of men in balaclavas trying to get into house in Leigh
Police are appealing for information after three men wearing balaclavas tried to get into a house in Leigh.
A Wigan police officer swapped offenders for an owl while on patrol in Leigh
A police officer had an unusual experience while patrolling the streets of Wigan borough.
Hair growth bundle with minoxidil falls to £23.99 on Amazon
Combining a 5% minoxidil treatment with a caffeine shampoo, this bestselling men's hair growth bundle has dropped to under £24 on Amazon
Lisa Nandy MP: Labour's action to cut costs for parents ahead of the new school year
Wigan MP Lisa Nandy discusses the help being given to families to save money over the coming months.
M&S shoppers are obsessed with this chic new £24 polka dot top
With its elegant scarf neckline and classic polka dots, this new £24 M&S top looks set to become one of the standout high street buys of the summer
Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh: consider health and safety in the sun as temperatures soar
Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh looks at how to stay safe during the heatwave.
Solar LED patio parasol deal drops to £34.99 with 61% saving
The voucher deal cuts the Furniture One garden parasol by 61%, offering daytime shade and evening lighting for patios, decking, BBQs and outdoor dining setups
Citizens Advice Wigan Borough: top tips for the heatwave as we try to keep cool this summer
Citizens Advice Wigan Borough looks at the best ways to keep cool during a heatwave.
Tony Porter Ponders: the state of British politics as another by-election campaign begins
Tony Porter ponders the Clacton by-election and politics in general, pays tribute to Ann Widdicombe, welcomes World Cup success and looks at businesses in Wigan.
Jay-Z ticket prices revealed as fans race to secure seats for rapper's only UK show
The hip-hop icon is returning to London for two nights in September here’s how to get tickets.
Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather
Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather, leaving them feeling tired and low on energy.