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A closure order has been placed on a property in Wigan borough to 'restore peace and safety for local residents'
Police have secured a closure order for a property in Wigan borough.
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A Wigan college says a student has suspected meningitis but the risk to others is 'very low'
A Wigan student is suspected to have meningitis – though there is said to be “no known connection” to the outbreak in Kent.
Meningitis outbreak: What you need to know, explained by senior Manchester doctor
The Manchester Evening News spoke to one of the region's leading doctors to clear up confusion and explain exactly what families and young people need to know
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Probe into 'sexualised comments' made to schoolchildren sees man arrested
Police investigating reports of a man making “inappropriate comments” to schoolgirls and trying to touch one of them have made an arrest.
'The criminal gangs who did this should be behind bars'
Residents and politicians have reacted after the Government announced it would pay to clean up 25,000 tonnes of waste illegally dumped in the village of Bickershaw near Wigan
Review: Subaru Forester Touring
The Subaru Forester is stylish on the road and also a tough off-roader, says Julie Marshall
A pub has reopened with a new look after a £322,200 investment
A pub has reopened with an exciting new look.
UK homeowners embrace ‘quick win’ DIY as spring sparks seasonal upkeep, research finds
Research has revealed the most-popular ‘quick win’ DIY jobs ahead of a new season of garden maintenance.
Utility workers in Wigan were 'threatened' by people 'wearing balaclavas and carrying knives'
Utility workers have “abandoned” a job in Wigan after reportedly being threatened by people wearing balaclavas and carrying knives.
iFAST Global Bank launches multi-currency business account
iFAST’s multi-currency business account has Xero integration for solicitors, accountants and property managers.
Matalan exclusively launches Vicky Pattison's new Little Mistress range - here's my top picks (aff)
Vicky Pattison x Little Mistress at is back exclusively at Matalan — and this might be the most wearable collection yet.
The ambulance was called and traffic was stopped after an incident on the M6 in Wigan
Emergency services were called and traffic was stopped after a collision on the M6 in Wigan.
MP hails 'massive win for our community' as clean-up assessments to start 'immediately' at illegal Wigan tip
The Government will foot the bill to clear the 18,000 tonnes of waste illegally dumped on land in Wigan.
Everything we know after M6 shuts following motorbike crash
A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital
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The Pussycat Dolls 2026 tour: Tickets now on sale on Ticketmaster including Liverpool and Manchester (aff)
The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and performing in nine UK cities as part of a 2026 world tour - here’s how to get tickets to all shows, including Liverpool, Manchester and London.
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M&S announce Gillian Anderson as ‘Chief Compliments Officer’ - how to get her style (aff)
The actress debuts a confidence-boosting role in a perfectly balanced outfit.
M6 shuts with huge traffic delays and air ambulance called after crash
Queues built up on the M6 near junction 26
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan pause fashion brand but what does this mean for her Very collaboration?
The couple step back from their joint venture as family life take priority.
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How Simba could help give you a better nights sleep and avoid a ‘sleep divorce’ (aff)
Simba technology can help give you a better night sleep together.
The bank winning customers by bringing back the human touch (aff)
As automated banking becomes the norm, one UK challenger is proving there’s still real demand for a more personal approach