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Philips dual basket air fryer drops below £90 in Amazon half-price deal (aff)
The bestselling Philips dual-drawer air fryer has dropped to under £90 on Amazon, with shoppers saving 50% on the 9-litre kitchen appliance deal
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Amazon cuts 40-inch Fire TV to £179.99 in huge 40% off deal (aff)
Amazon’s latest Fire TV deal cuts the 40-inch smart television by £120, bringing Alexa streaming, Full HD picture quality and Dolby Audio below £180
Police are trying to trace relatives of a late Wigan pensioner
A public appeal for help has been made by police following the death of a Wigan 70-year-old.
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Labour to include Burnham in candidate selection for Makerfield by-election
Andy Burnham will be among the potential Labour candidates to stand in the Makerfield by-election, the party’s ruling body has said.
Simba Sleep is giving away free pillows and duvets with mattresses - for a limited time only (aff)
Simba Sleep shoppers can now get free pillows, duvets and mattress protectors included with selected hybrid mattresses in the brand’s latest sleep bundle offer
Reform and Labour lock horns in Makerfield in a row over alleged money waste and tax dodging
Only 24 hours have elapsed since the Wigan borough constituency of Makerfield became the biggest focal point of national political interest.
Two arrested and drugs seized during police dawn raids in Skelmersdale
Two people have been arrested after a series of drug warrants were executed in Skelmersdale this morning (Friday May 15).
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The best e.l.f SPF products to add to your summer beauty routine (aff)
These are the e.l.f essentials designed to keep skin protected, fresh, and radiant all summer long.
Walk in memory of young Wigan biker set to raise as much money as possible for important charity
The mother of a young Wigan man who died in a motorbike crash has announced their third walk in his memory.
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Why TikTok influencers can’t stop talking about ICONIC London’s Matcha Cleanser (aff)
This is the viral cleansing balm dominating my social media feed.
Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery deal lets families eat from £12.50 each this half term (aff)
Families looking for an affordable half term treat can get a two-course meal at Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery from £24.99 thanks to a new Groupon deal covering more than 80 UK locations.
A Wigan funeral director launches a family fun day as part of its 90th year celebrations
It’s not the most obvious organisation to host a family fun day, but Wigan funeral director Varty’s is doing just that as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations
Wigan Warriors legend Sam Tomkins is taking on a gruelling charity cycling challenge
Wigan Warriors legend Sam Tomkins is preparing for a punishing 330k mountain challenge for charity in the searing heat of southern Spain
Details are released of the latest spectacular Orrell Party on the Pitch
Preparations are under way for the third - and what organisers say will be the biggest and best yet - Orrell Party on the Pitch
Maggie Oliver rules herself out of standing for Reform in Makerfield by-election
A by-election will take place in Makerfield
Wigan optician champions ‘sight-saving’ effect of playing outdoors
A Wigan optician has some surprising advice that getting children to play out more can be good for their long-term eye health and sight
The dance workshop project that is supporting hundreds of patients at Wigan's hospitals
Hospital isn’t the first place you’d think of when considering having a dance. But that’s the latest line in therapy being tried out at Wigan Infirmary and other sites.
Wigan Little Theatre’s next production is a dark, satirical comedy called The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband
A play from the author of the three hit Nativity movies is coming to Wigan Little Theatre next month. Expect food, sex and intrigue!
Final push for The Brick crowdfunder as donations are tripled and Maxine Peake backs campaign
A major fund-raising campaign by The Brick charity in Wigan has been given celebrity endorsement as it reaches its final few weeks
Jo Platt MP: Labour’s heartlands are sending us a message and we must listen
The results from the May 7 local elections were devastating for the local Labour Party.