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A schoolboy riding a scooter escaped with only minor injuries after a collision with a car in Wigan
A schoolboy has been taken to hospital after being in a collision with a car.
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Three teenage boys who fell out of the window of a double decker bus in Wigan have been discharged from hospital
Three teenage boys who fell through the window of a double-decker bus in Wigan have been released from hospital.
Why Egypt should be the next destination on your wishlist for 2026
Egypt should be on your wishlist for 2026 - here’s five itineraries which look and feel different.
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Concerned police issue a next of kin appeal following the death of a Wigan man
An appeal for help has been made by police on social media trying to trace the surviving relatives of a Wigan pensioner following his death
Bruno Mars drops UK tour bombshell with just two Wembley dates announced (aff)
Bruno Mars is bringing his world tour back to the UK with just two Wembley Stadium dates confirmed so far and demand is expected to be huge.
January blues? Get 500 chances to win £55m in Tuesday’s Euromillions draw (aff)
This week’s £55 million Euromillions draw is perfectly timed to lift the winter slump – and Wowcher’s syndicate deal gives you 500 chances for just £9.99.
I tried SmilePro teeth whitening kit and couldn’t believe the results after one week
My smile has never looked better: here’s what happened in just one week.
Wake-up call for Leigh St Joseph's Sleeping Beauty tickets
Panto fans hoping to watch St Joseph’s Players' Sleeping Beauty are being urged not get caught napping, as tickets for this month’s shows are already selling like a dream.
Northstone communities manager completes 50-hour pledge to support young people from Wigan into employment
Housebuilder Northstone, is celebrating the impact and completion of a major employability programme led by Wigan Council’s Reach team.
Gift sets aren’t just for Christmas: This January is all about self-care and comfort
Why slowing down, getting cosy and treating yourself is exactly what January is for.
AA breakdown cover is 40% cheaper right now - and drivers are saving big
A major AA discount is cutting the cost of breakdown cover just as winter driving risks peak, but it’s only available online
Amazon slashes electric shaver price from £85 to £25 - but hurry
A little-known electric shaver on Amazon has dropped to just £25.64 - offering rotary heads, attachments and an hour of battery life for a fraction of the price of big-name rivals
Health column: New year, new you? Why not try volunteering?
Nadia Bousseau, voluntary services manager - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL)
AllTrails review: the app that makes exploring the outdoors easier
AllTrails combines GPS mapping with real-world reviews to make walking and hiking more accessible for everyone
Nature Notes with Graham Workman: Rats!
Rats: love 'em or hate 'em, they're here to stay.
Josh Simons is made a government minister only 18 months after becoming a Wigan MP
Only 18 months after becoming an MP, Makerfield’s Josh Simons has been appointed a government minister.
Tony Porter Ponders : The Bell what will happen and an anniversary.
This year will be make or break for the Bell, have the council leant their lesson yet? Plus an anniversary that caught me out.
Residents given 'no meaningful opportunity' to have their say on huge warehouses
The development at Astley Business Park has proved to be hugely controversial
Two men have been charged following the discovery of one of the UK's biggest ever cannabis hauls in a village near Wigan
Police who recovered one of the biggest single hauls of cannabis from a farm unit in a village bordering Wigan have pressed charges.
Greater Manchester estate agents name five best areas to buy a house in 2026
Local property experts say these hotspots offer the best value for money, range of amenities and strong transport links