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11 photos that capture the madness of the World Pie Eating Championships
The contest dates back to 1992
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Daughter shares her experience of spending four days in 'war zone' Wigan A&E with her mum before she died
Wigan Infirmary’s A&E department has been compared to a “war zone” by a woman whose mother spent four days there shortly before she died.
Police launch investigation after family rescued from horror house fire by neighbour
Huge flames burst out of windows as the family screamed for help from the bedroom window
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World Pie Eating Contest has new winner who demolished pie in under ninety seconds
The winner said he has 'always been a fast eater'
Dad and daughters 'screaming for help' rescued by hero neighbour moments before house engulfed by flames
"I heard lots of shouting at 6am... the fire had ripped from the back to the front. It all happened so quick"
I tried Amazon’s £18 whisky and it’s far better than it has any right to be
A litre of whisky for under £20 hardly inspires confidence, yet Amazon’s budget blend turned out to be far more enjoyable than expected
£8m plan to create three giant warehouses approved despite neighbours’ objections
The scheme was unanimously passed by Wigan's planning committee
An £8m plan to create three giant warehouses in Wigan has been approved despite neighbours’ objections
Plans for three large industrial storage units at an employment park in Wigan have been given the go ahead.
West Lancashire College announces New Year courses for adults
West Lancashire College has announced an exciting range of new adult courses, available to study either in person at its impressive campus in Skelmersdale or through flexible online learning.
Festive Spirit Shines at Winstanley College
Winstanley College has embraced the magic of the season with a series of vibrant events and performances that brought students and staff together in true festive style.
Atherton dentist filling growing demand for local services
A long-running Atherton dentist is relocating to a larger practice to help address the growing demand for local dental care services.
14 of the top-rated fish and chips shops in the North West - and what customers had to say
Here are the best places to stop by for a chippy tea 🐟
Wigan-born man declared champion as pie contest came under threat
A Wigan-born man was declared the 2025 World Pie-Eating Champion with the popular contest going ahead without a hitch despite earlier threats.
A Leigh family of four have been left homeless before Christmas after a devastating fire
A fund has been launched for a Wigan borough family whose home was destroyed in “five minutes flat.”
Fears grow for safety of missing teenager from Wigan as police issue appeal for help
Wigan police have issued an appeal for help to find a missing teenager.
Fears grow for missing teenager last seen five days ago
Officers have been searching for the 15-year-old
Our pick of the best early holiday sale deals from the UK’s biggest online travel operator
We’ve scanned the first wave of early January holiday sale deals and picked out the best-value beach, luxury and all-inclusive breaks worth booking now.
A Wigan pupil's drawing of Ashton Library was the winning entry in an MP's Christmas card competition
Makerfield MP Josh Simons has announced the winner of his Christmas card competition.
Tony Porter Ponders what a good year it has been, for the most part.
It's Christmas and nothing says Christmas more than a look back on the year and see how my predictions panned out.
Loveholidays launches huge sale with big savings on 2026 breaks
An enormous January sale has just gone live at Loveholidays, with cut-price sunshine trips, low deposits and a price promise that beats rival deals