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A Wigan father and daughter head to the World Karate Championships in Romania
Amy and Martin from Jinsei Karate Dojo in Wigan are set to represent England at the World Karate Championships in Romania.
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A rising Wigan band are to play their biggest headline gig to date
Wigan band Montello will play their biggest headline show to date at Manchester’s Band on the Wall, a venue known for hosting legendary acts.
A Leigh play centre for local children is celebrating a prestigious award
Tiny Tots Toddler Play, based at Leigh Spinners Mill, has been named the winner of the Outstanding Childcare Specialist Award at the 2026 Greater Manchester Business Awards, celebrating its commitment to community, inclusion, and support for local families.
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West Lancashire College launches first-ever Give A Day to support local communities
Students swapped their desks and pens for paintbrushes, rakes and litter-pickers as they took part in a volunteering day
Wild adventures, magical secrets and spellbinding plants by various authors – children’s book reviews –
Follow a bunch of ragtag pets who must find their way in a dystopian land where humans have disappeared, return to the thrilling fantasy world of Rapunzel and Eugene in a teen sequel to Disney’s much-loved movie Tangled, and discover a spellbinding guide book to some of nature’s magical plants i...
As Andy Burnham begins his Downing Street tenure we look back at 25 years in the local spotlight
It's not every day that one of your local MPs becomes the Prime Minister, so we thought this would be a good moment to look back at photos that Wigan Post has featured of him since he stepped into public life a quarter of century ago.
A Village Scandal by Diane Allen: packed with emotion, drama and the realities and struggles of everyday life during the Second World War – book review –
Left alone to run a popular pub in the Yorkshire Dales countryside when her husband signs up to fight in May of 1941, Flora Whitaker finds herself caught up in an old secret which still has the power to cause ripples in the close-knit village of Giggleswick.
MedTech pioneer Max Reinhardt joins eXeX to drive Canopus platform growth
MedTech leader Max Reinhardt is set to drive the growth of eXeX's Canopus platform, accelerating the adoption of surgery intelligence in the UK.
New pet rights could leave landlords facing costly damage bills, according to a specialist insurer
Tenants in England now have the right to ask to keep a pet, but landlords are being urged to check their insurance before agreeing to avoid an expensive surprise.
A Wigan leisure centre could be getting a new outdoor gym
The blueprint for a new, outdoor gymnasium has been submitted for consideration by Wigan Council planners.
Britain's newest discount retailer sets opening date for its Wigan town centre store
The UK’s newest discount retailer, OneBeyond, has officially announced the opening of its new Wigan store.
Amazon shoppers praise £37.99 cooling blanket before next hot spell
Britain may be enjoying a break from the heat, but forecasters say very warm conditions could return. Amazon customers reveal whether this £37.99 cooling blanket really helps on hot nights.
I replaced my boyfriend’s 20-year-old fan with this powerful Dreo upgrade
My boyfriend’s childhood fan lasted more than 20 years, but the summer heat finally forced an upgrade. Here is what we thought after trying the £129.99 Dreo TurboPoly Fan 508S.
Wowcher smart 360-degree fan deal drops below £30
his height-adjustable Obero fan combines five speeds, full-room oscillation, low-noise operation and automatic temperature control for less than £30 through Wowcher.
Nearly one in three people admit they couldn't handle teaching
Brits believe teachers need more recognition, as research reveals almost one in three admit they could not do the job themselves.
The screen-free gadget my two and four-year-old nephews can't get enough of - and their mum loves it too
A Yoto player has become a favourite device for my two and four-year-old nephews as it keeps them entertained with stories while giving a welcome break from screen time.
Police want to speak to this man about reports someone punched a Leigh hotel's lift door
Police investigating reports a man punched a lift door at a hotel, causing damage worth £500, have released a photograph of a man they want to trace.
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres meet accelerating demand
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres' 2025 ESG Report highlights significant strides in renewable energy usage, water efficiency, and carbon intensity reduction.
Media OutReach Newswire expands USA network with guaranteed coverage
Media OutReach Newswire has extended its USA distribution network to include guaranteed news coverage in top media outlets.
Remington hair dryer drops to under £20 with a huge 65% Amazon discount
With multiple styling attachments included, this discounted Remington hair dryer is proving popular with Amazon shoppers and is suitable for all hair types.