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No lunchtime steak for Andy Burnham who tells Makerfield about his love of a BLT
Although it is washed down with some premium flavoured Italian mineral water
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One year after Ozzy Osbourne death, new book looks at his music legacy - listen now on Audible (aff)
A year on from the death of Ozzy Osbourne, a new book has been released looking back on the legacy the Godfather of Heavy Metal left behind.
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Vodafone cuts unlimited sim-only data plans by up to £432 in new sale (aff)
The mobile giant has reduced the cost of two of its most popular unlimited data plans, with some customers able to save hundreds over the length of their contract
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Andy Burnham promises to cut business rates for pubs
Burnham has announced he will call to slash business rates for pubs and small businesses
Labour's Andy Burnham calls for business rates cut for pubs and small firms
Labour’s by-election candidate Andy Burnham is demanding action to lower business rates for pubs and small businesses across Makerfield, as he called small family high street firms “the heart and soul of Britain”.
Major rail disruption is expected this weekend at Wigan North Western due to scheduled upgrades
Rail passengers have been warned to plan ahead this weekend as upgrade work affects Wigan North Western.
Festival fans can save on this pop-up camping tent for summer (aff)
A fast-pitch waterproof camping tent designed for festivals, staycations and outdoor adventures has received a timely Amazon discount ahead of summer.
Police need help to find a Wigan man's next of kin who sadly passed away
Police need help to find a Wigan man’s next of kin after he sadly died yesterday (June 4).
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Chinese whispers behind Temu Range Rover’s stellar sales
Travel warning issued with no trains running between Wigan and Warrington this weekend
Avanti West Coast services between London and Scotland will be affected
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Delays after police incident shuts M6 northbound between Leyland and Standish
Motorway cameras captured police at the scene on the M6 this afternoon...
Leigh book-keeper awaits her punishment after stealing from Haydock Park Golf Club
A Leigh woman has been found guilty of taking thousands of pounds from a golf club by abusing her position as a book-keeper.
This affordable IPL hair remover has earned “game-changer” status among beauty lovers (aff)
Offering a convenient at-home alternative to professional treatments, the Keskine IPL machine aims to deliver long-lasting hair reduction for a fraction of the cost.
Purito Seoul outlines global brand vision for 2026
Purito Seoul has unveiled its long-term global vision for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable brand growth and expanded international engagement.
The colourful floor chairs that could become a family favourite this summer (aff)
Lightweight, colourful and surprisingly versatile, these unusual floor chairs could be the perfect addition to your summer garden setup
Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon reveals his six key pledges for Makerfield ahead of by-election
Reform UK’s candidate for the Makerfield by-election has revealed his six key pledges for the constituency should he become its next MP.
Women have their say on voting for Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election
Navigating the streets of Hindley, you would be hard-pressed to judge whether it is Reform or Labour who hold greater sway over this corner of Wigan.
This self-emptying Shark vacuum is now £150 cheaper on Amazon - save 43% (aff)
A substantial £150 discount has brought Shark's self-emptying cordless vacuum below £200, making the premium cleaning technology far more accessible
A £20k appeal has been launched for a Wigan woman told she had 12 months to live 10 years ago
A fund-raising appeal has been launched for a Wigan woman living with a brain tumour for 10 years.
Wigan theatre company ThickSkin invites people to try creative movement and a play reading group
A theatre company based in Wigan is urging people to get involved as it launches new initiatives.