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Shoppers can save 59% on this ceramic kamado BBQ grill right now (aff)
Combining grilling, smoking and pizza cooking in one compact design, this discounted ceramic BBQ could prove tempting for summer entertaining
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World Cup 2026: I'm not a fan of the football but the food has got me hooked (aff)
I'm not following the football but World Cup 2026 has introduced me to some tasty new treats.
Wigan Police officers are appealing for information after an alleged assault
Wigan and Leigh Police are appealing for information following an alleged assault and would like to speak to the man pictured.
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Eat around the World this summer of sport with Amazon Fresh
Switch up your football watch party snacks this Summer of Sport with match-day favourites from across the world and bring the taste of competing nations to your home.
Review: I paid a visit to new bar and restaurant and this is what I thought
I was recently inivited to the new Dog & Duck pub which officially reopened its doors in May.
EuroMillions jackpot tonight: how £9 gets you 500 entries into the £22m draw (aff)
The EuroMillions jackpot is £22 million tonight. Learn how a £9 deal can secure you 500 entries, increasing your chances of winning in a syndicate.
Aldi reveals locations of 16 new supermarket openings - and Wigan is included
Wigan has been named as one of 16 locations across the UK where supermarket chain Aldi plans to open new stores in the coming months.
Summer-ready pyjamas and beautiful lingerie from Boux Avenue - now on sale (aff)
Lightweight pyjamas for warm nights you'll love wearing this summer.
Upp.ai named in Barclays Eagle Labs AI 100 'Ones to Watch' list
The London-based AI platform recognised among the 100 UK scaleups defining the future of British artificial intelligence.
This 15p competition is giving one winner a Lamborghini, a luxury watch, and £10,000 (aff)
One lucky winner could drive away in a V12 Lamborghini, strap on a coveted luxury watch and pocket £10,000, or take a £300,000 cash alternative instead
Wigan borough's greyhound rescue is preparing for the return of its popular summer show
Final preparations are being made for the latest dog show and summer fair organised by Makants Greyhound Rescue in Tyldesley.
A Leigh shopping centre has won national recognition of its charity and community work
Leigh’s Spinning Gate Shopping Centre is celebrating a further honour at the Corporate Social Responsibility Awards for the positive impact it is making on the local community
Makerfield candidates urged to back election advertising code for factual accuracy before polling day
The politically neutral campaign Reform Political Advertising has approached all candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election and asked them to sign up to its Election Advertising Code.
Frozen market sees homeowners extend rather than move
With buyer demand at its weakest in years, a growing number of UK homeowners are choosing to stay put and extend rather than move.
Leigh market to get new roof and entrance with stalls temporarily moved to shopping centre
Traders will be relocated to the Spinning Gate shopping centre next year
Trial reports preliminary findings on cognitive function in early dementia patients
The preliminary results are to be presented at Integrative Personalised Medicine 2026.
AI that caught 20,000 cancers is now certified for use on smartphones
The world's first regulated medical device technology approved to autonomously assess skin cancer from a smartphone will be unveiled at HLTH Europe.
Row over funding for an historic Wigan library becomes a core issue in the Makerfield by-election
A row has broken out between Labour and Reform UK over an announcement that £1m had been secured for improvements to reopen Ashton Library.
The home storage hack that could free up cupboard space for just over £1 a bag (aff)
From spare duvets to winter coats, these jumbo vacuum storage bags could help households make the most of limited cupboard space while they're available at a discounted price
A Wigan borough firm becomes first hire company to be accredited for its zero emission quest
A Wigan borough hire firm has become the first in its sector to receive a coveted accreditation which salutes its move towards being carbon-neutral