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Wigan's Heinz factory will get a boost of nearly £1m for a new bean transportation system
Food giant Kraft Heinz is set to receive nearly £1m in Government funding for a new environmentally friendly system to transport beans within its Wigan factory.
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Stacey Solomon's Karcher robot vacuum is back in stock on Amazon - and it's on sale (aff)
The Karcher robot vacuum used by Stacey Solomon is discounted by more than 30% on Amazon right now.
A charity prom outfit appeal at a Wigan borough shopping mall is hailed a success
A Leigh promwear appeal hosted by a Leigh shopping centre has come up trumps.
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A ‘predatory’ Wigan doctor has been suspended for ‘sexual misconduct’ against colleagues
A “predatory” Wigan doctor used colleagues’ medical conditions for his own “gratification.”
‘Silly season’ for illegal off-road bikes as barriers ripped out in Wigan borough
Barriers which prevent vehicles gaining illegal access to parks and footpaths have been damaged or removed by vandals.
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I found the best deals on toilet roll if you are planning on stocking up (aff)
Shoppers are turning to bulk-buy essentials, with large toilet roll packs offering convenience, savings and peace of mind for busy households.
Flats plan for former Wigan town centre Marks & Spencer building thrown out
Wigan council said internal space for some of the planned studio flats 'did not comply with national standards'
Flats plan for former Wigan town centre Marks & Spencer building thrown out
Plans to convert the upper floors of Wigan’s old town centre Marks & Spencer store into flats have been rejected.
Five-year vs two-year mortgage: what experts say after base rate hold (aff)
Purplebricks says longer fixed deals could offer stability for homeowners as uncertainty continues around interest rates
We've found five Easter school holiday family beachside breaks under £150 (aff)
With Easter school holidays typically pushing prices up, these bargain seaside breaks offer a rare chance for families to get away for less
Boots £10 Tuesday: Spring refresh beauty picks to shop now
Hurry! Today is your last chance to save with Boots' £10 Tuesday beauty deals.
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I tried the viral P.Louise Easter Egg and this £60 beauty set is stunning (aff)
From luxe reusable packaging to a palette, lip duo and scent that feel genuinely joyful to use, the P.Louise Easter Egg stands out as one of the most eye-catching Easter beauty gift sets around.
This bank account could earn you up to £10,000 of ‘quiet interest’ this year (aff)
A digital-first UK bank is offering businesses a way to boost returns on idle cash without locking funds away or taking risks
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Four in five UK SMEs missed growth opportunities due to lack of finance, Lovey's report reveals
The SME whitepaper explores how SMEs accessed finance last year and examines their borrowing appetite for 2026.
Wigan borough firefighters battle blaze in industrial bread oven
A fire crew from Atherton came to the rescue when a commercial oven in a bread factory went up in flames.
Drivers are snapping up this bargain Mini Egg car air freshener ahead of Easter (aff)
Carfume’s Mini Egg-inspired diffuser is gaining attention online as drivers look to bring a chocolatey Easter twist to their journeys
Wigan MP and Culture Secretary Nandy launches the first action plan to back local news in a generation
Communities across the UK are set to benefit as the Government backs high quality and trustworthy local journalism with a new local media action plan.
Nanny Diaries: gross motor skills and writing
When people think about learning to write, they often imagine a child holding a pencil and forming letters on paper.
Police issue appeal after man 'punched in the face' while in his car
Officers have released a picture of a man they want to speak to about the attack
‘Predatory’ Wigan A&E doctor suspended
The Wigan doctor 'exploited health concerns' for his own 'sexual gratification', a tribunal ruled