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Wigan Warriors star Ellise Derbyshire back ‘fitter and stronger’ with sights set on Wembley return and World Cup dream

Ellise Derbyshire admits she has returned ‘fitter and stronger than ever’ after a lengthy injury lay-off, as the Wigan Warriors Women winger targets another trip to Wembley and an England World Cup call-up in 2026.

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CallRevu takes automotive communication global with Calldrip acquisition

CallRevu extends its platform across borders, redefining what dealerships worldwide can expect from communication intelligence.

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Leigh cinema to host powerful nuclear legacy documentary with director Q&A

A Leigh cinema is set to host a powerful documentary screening next month, exploring the long-term impact of nuclear weapons testing on British families.

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A Wigan mum and son are to take on the London Marathon together

A Wigan mum and son are heading to the capital this weekend for a double charity challenge.

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Cheers to 15 years: Wigan borough care village celebrates milestone birthday

Decked in black and gold balloons, bunting, and banners, Atherton care village, Belong, commemorated 15 years supporting the community with a birthday bonanza destined to be the focus of conversation for years to come.

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This electric BBQ doubles as an air fryer – and it’s now 24% off (aff)

A popular electric BBQ that doubles as an air fryer has dropped in price, making outdoor cooking easier and more versatile

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Take a look at the latest Wigan hygiene ratings as a number of eateries were inspected in January

A number of Wigan eateries started the year with a food hygiene inspection.

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A Wigan drug dealer has been sentenced with £14,000 of cocaine recovered by police

A Wigan man has been sentenced for the supply of drugs that had an an estimated street value of over £14,000.

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I asked AI to spruce up my garden and this is what it suggested (aff)

This AI tool from ShopHomeStyles is changing the way we shop for furniture.

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Pet pics rule phones as owners store more snaps of pets than loved ones

The average pet owner’s phone has 20 per cent more pictures of cats, dogs and other beloved animals - than their partners or dearest friends and family.

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I just found this travel kit that will make packing for my summer holiday so much easier (aff)

Shoppers are loving the all-in-one travel kit taking the stress out of packing.

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Try the e.l.f Cosmetics Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter with new discounted beauty duo (aff)

Get glass skin in minutes with the Halo Glow Silky Powder Highlighter and High Points Highlighter Brush duo from e.l.f. Cosmetics.

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Shoppers are raving about this hair removal device that gives 98% hair reduction in just four weeks

The must-have hair removal gadget that will painlessly get rid of unwanted hair in just four weeks

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Planning a shed upgrade? These clever BiGDUG tool ideas could transform it (aff)

From tool racks to rolling storage cabinets, I’ve been looking at how to make a new shed setup more practical – and these ideas could make all the difference.

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Investigation underway following death of woman in Leigh

An arrest has been made following the incident on Cowper Street

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The wireless earbuds Stacey Solomon uses are on sale on Amazon with up to 40% off (aff)

Stacey Solomon has listed these wireless earbuds among her top Spring picks on Amazon - and right now they’re on sale.

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This new summer fragrance is becoming a bestseller – and it’s 20% off (aff)

This clean, citrus-forward scent is picking up momentum fast – and there’s currently a 20% discount available

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New 2,500-capacity Summer Sounds festival launches in Wigan in June

Wigan Highfield Cricket Club is set to host its biggest event to date with the launch of Summer Sounds Festival: a new large-scale tribute music specatacular expected to welcome more than 2,500 visitors.

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What Wigan’s town centre transformation means for local jobs

Wigan is in the middle of one of the most significant transformations in its modern history.

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'It could be you tackling misinformation' Why Wigan Today is backing this media career campaign

If you think local media is just newspapers and court coverage - think again.