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This family-run florist can send Christmas plants for £22.50
Struggling to find a thoughtful Christmas gift? Bunches’ low-cost plants, flowers and festive bundles make last-minute shopping surprisingly easy.
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The school a Greater Manchester borough has been waiting months for is finally happening
Everything you need to know about the Eton-backed project in Oldham that's finally been greenlit by the government
Team GB Olympian vaults SPAR Lancashire School Games into 20th year
A Team GB Olympic pole vault star from Wigan has returned to launch the SPAR Lancashire School Games more than a decade after participating in them.
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UK first metastatic strategy transforms cancer care in Greater Manchester
A pioneering strategy is set to revolutionise care for thousands of people living with metastatic cancer in Greater Manchester, giving them the support and voice they’ve long deserved.
One of 20 new Asda Express stores opens its doors in Wigan
A supermarket giant has opened a new convenience store in Wigan.
Smilie Teeth Whitening: smile confidently for every occasion this season
Smile confidently this winter with Smilie teeth whitening kit.
Marks and Spencers names two desirable Wigan borough towns it could open stores in the future
Two areas in Wigan borough are among several locations shortlisted as potential sites for new Marks and Spencer food stores.
Patients and visitors at Wigan's hospitals are being asked to wear face masks to prevent the spread of flu
Face masks have been reintroduced in parts of Wigan’s hospitals amid rising cases of flu and respiratory infections.
BBC radio's flagship political debate show Any Questions is coming from Wigan tonight and tickets are still available
Attention Wigan borough: you’re invited to take part in a live broadcast of Radio BBC 4’s Any Questions tonight!
Why more people are turning to expert financial advice as Britain’s money map shifts
As Britain undergoes a huge shift in who holds wealth, from generations to gender, more people are realising they need expert financial guidance to make confident decisions about mortgages, pensions and long term plans.
Parents outsmarted by their children when it comes to animal knowledge
Children know more about the animal kingdom than their parents, according to research.
See inside this amazing £3 million dream home someone will win for just £10
A newly built £3m dream home in the Chilterns is the latest jackpot from Raffle House — and a £10 ticket could even net you a second home in Cornwall
'Distressing sight' as goose shot in head with crossbow
Locals say efforts to help the bird have been unsuccessful
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HASK Argan Oil review: affordable haircare that feels premium
It turns out you don’t need expensive salon products to get glossy, healthy-looking hair — this affordable range might be all you need
Manchester council responds after mum left 'with nothing' slams being told to move miles away
Fortunately, the family survived the house fire
Missing man tragically found dead after six-day police search
'Lovely' 71-year-old Alan had been reported missing in Wigan six days ago
Very sad news as police report that they have found the body of a missing Wigan pensioner
Police searching for a Wigan pensioner who disappeared six days ago have confirmed that a body found earlier today (Thursday December 11) is his.
The meeting that saw a gangster's girlfriend arrested and a Manchester drugs empire crumble
Nine people are being sentenced for their role in the £1.8m operation
A homeless man accused of shoplifting will be back in court later this month
A man has appeared in court to face six charges of theft.
A man was detained by police after they seized watches and designer goods in a raid
Police seized designer goods worth £21,000 and high-value watches when they carried out a raid in Wigan borough.