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'Heart attacks don't know about Christmas Day' — life on the ward that sees its 'busiest' time of year on December 25
'Sometimes the excitement, alcohol, food makes it more likely' people have to be rushed for life-saving care
The incredible teenage girl who gives up her Christmas in the place where no family wants to be
The incredible family and their determined tribe of helpers that are the best gift this city could have at Christmas time
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The heroes working on the frontline in Greater Manchester this Christmas Day — and their plea to the public
From 999 call handlers to hospital staff keeping little ones company on the wards at Christmas, these are the incredible people keeping our festive season a safe and happy one
How I make the most of the Boots Boxing Day Sale every year and never leave empty handed
Why I never miss the Boots Boxing Day Sale and shop all the Christmas gift sets for myself.
Wigan's historic Haigh Hall was visited by two descendants of an earl who once lived there
Two men with strong links to Haigh Hall’s heritage made a trip to visit the historic building and meet the team responsible for its £50m transformation.
Avoid the ‘Christmas Crush’ this year at Wigan’s recycling centres
Wigan’s three recycling centres are getting ready for the annual “Christmas crush” and if traffic volumes are anything like earlier this year, the company running them says their planning will be much needed.
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North West’s 83 Wetherspoons pubs open for Christmas Day drinks - full list confirmed
Here is your guide to the pubs that are serving drinks on the big day 🎄
Nature Notes with Graham Workman: The Grey Ghost
The goshawk has long been a falconer's favourite hawk.
Do premium tyres really make a difference? I tested Michelin CrossClimate 2s
After years on cheap tyres, fitting Michelin CrossClimate 2s to my SUV revealed just how much grip, control and confidence matter
From Haven holiday camp worker to terrorist: The horrifying lives of the would-be mass murderers
The deeply troubling story of two Islamic State fanatics who plotted mass murder in Manchester
The Strangeways prison officer now behind bars himself after hideous crimes uncovered
WARNING: CONTAINS DISTRESSING DETAILS | A judge said there was 'evidence of sadism' in Ashley Houghton's crimes
How police busted an amphetamine lab, smashed a converted guns operation and brought down cannabis farm gang in series of operations
As the end of the year draws near, police have lifted the lid on the sheer scale of three huge investigations
Kym Marsh on risqué new roles and why her family Christmas may be eventful
Kym has been causing a stir in her new Channel 5 thriller, and next up will be another star turn in a world premiere stage production
Home Instead Wigan Be a Santa campaign supports Wigan and Leigh Hospice this Christmas
Home Instead Wigan are proud to celebrate the success of their annual Be a Santa campaign, which brought together local businesses, community groups, volunteers, and members of the public to support older adults and those receiving end-of-life care across the borough this Christmas at Wigan and Leig...
Dean Trust Wigan completes “Race to Uganda” fund-raiser to spread Christmas cheer
Dean Trust Wigan has successfully completed its most ambitious Christmas charity challenge to date, as staff and pupils took part in the Race to Uganda fundraiser.
“When are you having kids?” tops list of most awkward festive family questions for people in Wigan
As the festive season approaches, many look forward to spending quality time with family and friends.
Holiday entertainer and restaurant boss who moved to Wigan became a committed terrorist
Walid Saadaoui was a hotel entertainer in the Tunisian coastal resort of Sousse more than a decade before he plotted his mass killing spree of Jews on the streets of Manchester.
Fears for public safety prompt a closure order to be placed on a trouble-hit Wigan home
A Wigan home that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour and neighbour complaints has been made the subject of a closure order.
The 9.30am rule has gone but £2 fares haven't - all the Bee Network prices next year
The mayor decision to lift the '9.30am' rule will affect 400,000 people