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Emotional scenes as family, friends and colleagues attend funeral of Wigan borough firefighter
Firefighters turned out in force to say their final goodbyes after the death of a popular watch manager.
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Update issued on boys who plunged from window of double-decker bus
Police and paramedics raced to the scene after the three teenagers fell from the top deck
Why this Wallis knitted midi dress Is my latest shopping obsession
Comfy, cosy and on sale - this is the perfect dress for work and weekends.
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Police appeal for urgent help to trace a wanted man with Wigan borough links
Police are appealing for help in tracking down a wanted man with links to Wigan borough.
Police make arrests after two men suffered serious injuries after being allegedly assaulted in Wigan
Police have made two arrests after two men were seriously injured in an alleged assault in Wigan.
Women's health and wellbeing day to be hosted at a Wigan stadium in partnership with the NHS
A Women’s Health and Wellbeing Day is set to take place at a stadium in Wigan in partnership with the NHS.
This UK bill-bundling service offers up to £150 just for switching - and it could slash monthly costs
A little-known UK service is rewarding households with up to £150 for bundling everyday bills under one account
Pelican Centre helps local people get work-ready with government-funded Ambition project
Tyldesley’s community-led health, wellbeing and leisure facility the Pelican Centre has launched Ambition, a new project that helps local people in Tyldesley, Atherton and Leigh get ready for work.
356-space multi-storey opens at hospital where patients and visitors struggle to park
Wigan's hospital trust said 'struggling to park can be frustrating and worrying for our patients'
A motorist gave an alcohol reading that was more than four and half times the legal limit when arrested by police
A Wigan motorist was caught at the wheel when more than four and a half times over the drink-drive limit.
Firefighters form guard of honour at funeral service of Andy Leyland
He died aged 51 on Boxing Day
Historic town centre building on the market for £495,000
The building, which has planning permission to become a pub, is described as ‘fantastic development opportunity’
A £6.5m project to provide step-free access and other improvements will soon begin at Hindley station
Work is due to start within weeks on a £6.5m upgrade at a Wigan railway station which will make it accessible for everyone.
A former Wigan deputy head is appointed one of the Government's new aviation ambassadors
A Wigan-based former further education college deputy head has been named as a new government Aviation Ambassador aimed at inspiring young people to join the industry.
47 Skin is the under-the-radar skincare brand to know for 2026
Clearer skin, renewed confidence, and a fresh start to the new year with 47 Skin.
This 6ft artificial tree is just £15 in an incredible post-Christmas sale
A massive January clearance has slashed the price of a natural-looking Christmas tree by 81%, making now the cheapest time to buy
I found the Faszin Ionic titanium hair straighteners at their lowest price ever
Customers are raving about these high performing hair straighteners - now only £39.99
Police issue update in probe into 'serious attack' on two men
The attack happened in Wigan just a few days before Christmas
I test security cameras for a living - this £36.99 deal is a no-brainer
A limited-time Amazon deal has slashed the price of a reliable Tapo security camera, making home CCTV far more affordable
Wigan firefighters use a chain of buckets to put out a car blaze at an inaccessible location
Wigan emergency workers had to resort to the most old-fashioned method of firefighting when their engine couldn’t get anywhere near a car blaze.