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The best pies in Wigan according to an expert - these are the six you must try
Wigan might be the spiritual home of the pie and even hosts the World Pie Eating Championships - but the real debate is where to find the best in town. From old-school bakeries to cult favourites serving everything from steak pies to doner kebab creations, local food blogger Tom Gough shares his ess...
Everything you need to know about Greater Manchester's local election results in 12 bullet points
There were huge gains for Reform UK and notable wins for the Green Party as voters turned their backs on Keir Starmer's beleaguered Labour party
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Mum of GMP cadet speaks of daughter's incredible spirit following tragic death
Alyssa Ashcroft died following a gruelling health battle
'Stylish' expandable easyJet cabin bag which is 'much better than expected' on sale on Amazon (aff)
This cabin bag is expandable, which means it can be made larger if needed - but it still fits within easyJet baggage allowance.
The beauty gadget shoppers say is the most useful beauty gadget they’ve bought this spring (aff)
The best beauty gadgets are the ones that genuinely make life easier — and that’s exactly what the Keskine IPL machine aims to do.
Pet owners face “subscription creep” too as repeat pet costs keep rising (aff)
Food deliveries, flea treatments and repeat pet essentials are becoming another major monthly expense for many UK households.
All the Greater Manchester firms that went bust in April
Almost 30 firms across Greater Manchester appointed administrators and liquidators last month
Four people arrested after a disturbance was reported in Wigan town centre
One 18-year-old male and three 17-year-olds have been arrested and remain in custody
Review: Kamado Joe BBQ deal finally convinced me to upgrade from my smoker – and I’m blown away (aff)
After years using a ProQ smoker, I finally took the plunge on a Kamado Joe ceramic grill after spotting a deal that slashed the price below £810 and bundled in valuable extras.
Police are searching for a 78-year-old man who has been reported missing
Police are appealing for help to find a missing pensioner who has links to the borough.
'Our political establishment needs to change': Makerfield MP speaks out after Labour's local election defeat
Labour’s Makerfield MP says the party must rebuild “from the ground up” following the disastrous results in the local elections.
Four people arrested after major incident in Wigan town centre
An incident has occurred today (Friday May 8) in Wigan town centre with investigations ongoing.
Everything new at Alton Towers for 2026 – Bluey ride and Nemesis (aff)
A major new family attraction, the return of Nemesis and extended Twilight openings are among the biggest changes visitors will notice at Alton Towers in 2026.
A Wigan church will hold the funeral of a 'much-loved' dad who died after a motorbike crash
A funeral will be held in Wigan for a motorbike rider who died after a serious crash.
A man in his 40s has died after he was found collapsed in a Wigan allotment
Emergency workers have been unable to save the life of a man found collapsed at a Wigan allotment this morning (Friday May 8).
Police release CCTV image after sexual assault on a train heading to Wigan
Police have released an image of a man they are looking to question after a sexual assault on a train.
Man dies after major emergency response in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Police have confirmed a man in his 40s has died amid a major incident response
Possible sighting of missing teen as police continue to appeal for help to find her
Police have renewed their appeal for help to find a missing teenager.
Check out these 11 best places for a delicious ice cream on a hot day in Wigan
Wigan offers a fantastic variety of ice cream spots, from historic family-run parlours and park pavilions to modern dessert shops serving extravagant sundaes and waffles.