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TfGM update after three kids fall from double decker bus
The school children have been taken to hospital
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Three children seriously hurt after falling from window of double decker bus
Emergency services including the air ambulance responded
Three Wigan high schoolchildren seriously injured after falling out of the top window of a double decker bus
Three high schoolchildren have been seriously injured after apparently plunging from an upper window of a double decker bus in Wigan.
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A man has been airlifted to hospital after a Wigan house fire
A man has been airlifted to hospital while firefighters tackle a blaze at a Wigan home.
Live: Horror as three schoolchildren fall from window of double decker bus - latest updates
The road was closed and the air ambulance was called to the scene
Wigan borough ‘cruise ship’ warehouse consultation with residents branded ‘wholly inadequate’
An independent audit into the approval of four ‘cruise liner’ warehouses in Wigan borough says residents were given “no meaningful opportunity” to engage with the proposals before a planning application was submitted.
Richard Ashcroft banned from driving for six months after speeding conviction
Ashcroft put other road users at “risk of harm” due to his speeding, a court heard today
Regans Holly House Veterinary Clinic launches pet weight and wellness campaign
Wigan vet offers free wellness assessments and half price activity monitors throughout January.
Shock as Wigan pub suddenly closes its doors following ongoing struggles
A pub in Wigan has suddenly closed with the owners citing the ongoing challenges facing the hospitality industry.
'Cruise liner' warehouse consultation was 'wholly inadequate', independent audit finds
Residents were given 'no meaningful opportunity to engage' with the developer in the early stages of the project to build the gigantic structures, it has been said
No gym, no problem – the compact treadmill people are using at home to stay active
Staying active during cold, snowy mornings has never been easier.
Football legend Michael Owen becomes brand ambassador for casino platform
The former England football has teamed up with the platform as an exclusibve UK and Ireland affliate ambassador.
Urgent building works close part of a Wigan street where businesses are already suffering a loss of trade
Emergency building works have forced the partial closure of a Wigan town centre street, disrupting access and deepening financial pressures on nearby businesses already struggling to maintain trade due to a major development nearby.
Plus Opto secures succession with management buyout
Pierce Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Management Buyout (MBO) at Leigh-based Plus Opto Limited, achieving an important milestone in the company’s succession planning and long-term growth strategy.
Get ready for Storm Goretti with this bargain heated gilet - 63% off
With snow forecast and temperatures plunging, a heavily discounted heated gilet could be one of the smartest buys this week
Why is Microsoft Office selling for £21.60 on Wowcher – and is it actually legit?
Microsoft Office normally costs hundreds or comes with a yearly fee. So when a lifetime version appears for just £21.60, it raises eyebrows. We take a closer look at what this Wowcher deal really offers.
A booming Wigan construction firm is expanding its vehicle fleet
A Wigan family construction firm is spreading its wings further.
This Ninja air fryer deal is one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen (aff)
A huge 31% discount has slashed the price of Ninja’s popular Foodi Max air fryer, making January upgrades far cheaper than usual
Wigan Council offers free advice on debt, savings and money management
For many residents across Wigan, managing personal finances has become increasingly challenging.
How important are winter flu jabs?
As winter approaches each year, seasonal flu poses a serious challenge to communities across the UK, including Wigan.