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I spotted this plush king size bed with boutique-hotel vibes for less than £480 (aff)
The ShopHomeStyle bedroom furniture blends luxury and comfort at affordable prices.
The RSPCA has urged pet owners to keep their dogs out of the water at Pennington Flash
A dog is reported to have become “severely unwell” and needed “emergency surgery” after going into the water at a borough beauty spot.
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A doctor who called two men 'filthy' and 'unbelievers' in a Wigan Infirmary prayer room has been suspended
A doctor has been suspended for three months after aiming a “tirade of abuse” at two men in a prayer room at Wigan Infirmary.
A Wigan borough woman is accused of the theft of perfume worth £228 from John Lewis
A Leigh woman has pleaded not guilty to stealing two bottles of perfume from a department store.
Wigan and Leigh College offers new apprenticeship units to strengthen skills and support industry growth
Employers can upskill their staff with new apprenticeship units offered by Wigan and Leigh College.
Musical theatre lovers and people who sing in the shower are being promised a great night in Wigan
Raise the roof with musical theatre songs at a new event in Wigan.
A Wigan rugby club has received a £3k donation from a housebuilder
A housebuilder has made a donation to a Wigan rugby club, which will pay for kits, equipment and training costs.
Consultant suspended after launching 'infidels' rant in hospital prayer room
Dr Nuri Attagour, a Sunni Muslim, hurled a 'tirade of abuse' at two Shia Muslims during the call to prayer
Man, 41, charged following incident near Wigan school and Tesco Express
Police are also appealing for witnesses
Man charged with robbery and attempted criminal damage
A man has been charged following an incident in Whelley in Wigan on Friday afternoon.
This Ryanair cabin bag with hidden 'genius' extra now has 30% off on in Amazon sale (aff)
This smart, stylish Ryanair cabin bag has a clever standout feature that makes packing for your holiday far easier - with one shopper even describing it as “genius”.
Updated: ‘All lines closed’ Person has died after being hit by train on Lancashire railway
A person has died after been hit by a train in Lancashire, causing further rail delays to the engineering work-hit network.
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in town centre crash
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries following a town centre crash on Saturday afternoon.
The latest public notices across Greater Manchester including plans to transform Wigan nightclub
These are the latest significant developments planned across Greater Manchester
Simba Sleep May Day Sale is live with up to 30% off mattresses, pillows, duvets and more (aff)
Simba Sleep has launched its May Day Sale, with up to 30% off selected mattresses and discounts across pillows, duvets, beds, toppers and protectors too.
Large Ryanair-friendly cabin bag with lots of space which folds away small is on sale on Amazon (aff)
This is the cabin bag for you if you’re sticking with Ryanair’s strict size guidelines and also don’t have much storage space at home.
She's the flatpack world champion again after building a bedside table in less than nine minutes
If you’ve ever struggled to construct a flatpack, look away now. Hayley knows her Allen Key from her screwdriver and has been crowned the flatpack world champion - again.
EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic review: portable power without the premium price (aff)
A more affordable EcoFlow Delta that still delivers serious power for everyday use
My old shed is chaos – these BiGDUG buys could sort it fast (aff)
A cluttered shed can waste valuable space. These practical BiGDUG storage ideas could help turn even the smallest outbuilding into a smarter, more organised setup.