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Parents issued warning amid reports of youths 'lighting fires' in Wigan
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Man found with 'rifle' arrested and bomb squad called following discovery of 'grenade-type' device
An investigation is underway
Amazon’s jumbo vacuum storage bags fall to £11.38
The airtight jumbo bags use a double-zip closure and triple-seal valve to compress duvets, pillows, blankets and seasonal clothing.
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Relief for the Wigan town 'cut off' for 60 years
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said train services would reduce journey times into Manchester city centre by up to 30 minutes
Blink pet camera with 360-degree view falls to £16.99
The plug-in indoor camera can pan and tilt around a room, helping owners check on pets through the Blink app while away from home.
Full list of UK locations Aldi wants to open new stores - including four in Greater Manchester
The supermarket has listed 160 'required locations' for expansion
Wigan mum wins damages from easyJet after being injured in a fall while on holiday in Egypt
A Wigan holidaymaker injured in a poolside fall has secured more than £17,000 in damages against easyJet.
DJI unveils Osmo Pocket 4P with dual-lens gimbal camera
The Osmo Pocket 4P is DJI’s first-dual lens product.
£389 ‘hotel-style’ memory foam mattress slashed to £69 with free delivery
Five sizes are included in the promotion, combining an open-coil support core with memory foam, medium firmness and a breathable cover
We tried out a caravan holiday in coastal Wales and this is what we thought
Having never visited Wales before, when give the opportunity for a four night stay at Aber Bay caravan park, just a short walk from Aberystwyth, I jumped at the chance.
Aldi is giving away beauty favourites from its Lacura Marine skincare collection for free
Beauty fans can enter Aldi's giveaway for the chance to win its five-piece Lacura Marine skincare collection
Half of UK football fans admit secretly backing another country during international tournaments
New research from Heathrow Express reveals many fans’ loyalties are going global - with over half backing a second team and nearly a third keen to travel abroad for a match in future.
Crocs' stylish summer sandals are down to £32 on Amazon, a saving of more than half
Amazon has reduced these stylish Crocs sandals in the black colour by 52%, meaning right now you’ll pay less than £30.
Work to begin to replace gas pipe under busy Wigan road in month-long project
Drivers on a busy Wigan road could face delays as work is carried out to replace an “ageing” gas pipe.
Mrs Hinch recommends 10 out of 10' Garnier Vitamin C UV Glow SPF50 as she urges follows to stock up
Mrs Hinch has shared her favourite Garnier facial SPF Glow product with fans, saying it’s perfect for heatwaves and urging them to stock up.
Police probe under way after man 'with rifle' arrested and 'grenade-type device' later found
Residents had to be evacuated from their homes when a “grenade-type” device was uncovered by police.
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Befar Group makes breakthrough in high-purity hydrogen fluoride production
The group will be able to mass-produce the high-purity hydrogen fluoride gas.
Discount code gets travellers up to 10% off and 1GB of free data per month
Readers can use the evergreen code ICONICMEDIA to save on Holafly travel eSIMs, including unlimited-data options, regional plans and subscriptions.
Police issue appeal in Wigan bus station sexual assault probe as patrols stepped up in area
Officers have shared a picture of a man they want to speak to
Belong at Home, which runs care villages in Wigan borough, retains top carers honour for ninth year
Belong at Home continues its streak by being named among the UK's top care providers for the ninth consecutive year.