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New School Street set to launch this week in Leigh with road closures ahead
Wigan Council have announced that a new School Street will launch at Westleigh St Paul's Primary School.
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A married Wigan mum matches the millionaire-maker raffle code to take home £1m
A mystery mum from Wigan has won £1,000,000 on The National Lottery EuroMillions Millionaire Maker raffle.
Gut Wealth 25% off ends soon – last chance to save (aff)
Gut Wealth’s 25% introductory discount runs until March 8. The orange-flavoured digestive supplement with 900+ reviews is currently reduced for new customers – but the limited-time offer expires soon.
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Ninja Foodi slow cooker deal drops price to lowest level in over a year (aff)
A popular multi-cooker from Ninja sees a major Amazon price cut, bringing the versatile eight-litre PossibleCooker back to one of its lowest tracked prices in more than a year
Small firms: 12 months half-price broadband ends soon (aff)
Small businesses have days left to secure 12 months at half price on selected Vodafone Business Broadband contracts – with clear future pricing and flexible long-term options before the March 4 deadline.
Joe Wilkinson and Joe Marler have rekindled their bromance in a tongue in cheek ad
Joe Wilkinson and Joe Marler have rekindled their bromance in a tongue in cheek advert that playfully mirrors the modern beginnings of a new romance.
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Alpaca visit brings smiles to Leigh care home
Residents at High Peak Lodge Care Home enjoyed a visit from a group of alpacas, in a session designed to support wellbeing and encourage social interaction.
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I tried the new spring collection from Very and it’s the most stylish drop yet (aff)
These are the stylish Very pieces I’ll be wearing on repeat this season.
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I’m adding this Kérastase Nutritive set to my basket for my next trip away (aff)
Kérastase Nutritive is the luxurious hair care range perfect for your next trip.
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.
Apple event bombshell? £599 iPhone 17e tipped for 4 March (aff)
A mystery Apple event is days away and iPhone watchers believe a more affordable 17e could be unveiled – a move that may trigger fresh UK phone deals.
Relief for Wigan patients as NHS secures alternative medical cement supplies to avoid surgery delays
Wigan patients can breathe a sigh of relief after the NHS secured two alternative suppliers of medical cement in a move that will prevent delays to surgeries.
Inquest hears tragic final moments of shopkeeper who died in Leigh flat fire
Subooh Jadran collapsed and died when the 'extremely intense' blaze ripped through his home
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My hairdresser recommended the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler and it’s been a game-changer (aff)
My hairstyling routine has been made so much easier with the Dyson Airwrap multi-styler.
Taxi driver brutally attacked in Wigan after he's sent to 2am booking
The victim was working a night shift in Wigan on December 29 when he was suddenly targeted by two masked thugs
A Wigan town centre shopkeeper has been fined for selling a vape to schoolchildren
A Wigan shop owner has been hit with heavy fine after selling vapes to children
42 pictures of Wigan animal lovers' dogs and cats to mark National Love Your Pet Day
The saying that “a dog is a man’s best friend” certainly appears to be true in Wigan!
Dreamland: Growing demand for gifts that feel thoughtful, indulgent and genuinely useful
Dreamland is seeing growing demand for gifts that feel thoughtful, indulgent and genuinely useful.
A Wigan woman is planning her daughter's dream wedding after scooping a £250k bingo jackpot
A Wigan woman is planning her daughter’s dream wedding after a night out at the bingo changed their lives.