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Review: Skoda Fabia 130

Does Skoda’s latest sporty Fabia have the same appeal as the old vRS?

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The timetable for the Makerfield by-election as Wigan Council confirms the date it will be held

The Makerfield by-election will take place on Thursday, June 18, Wigan Council has confirmed.

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Nigel Farage joins Makerfield Reform candidate Robert Kenyon at Wigan bar campaign event

The Wigan plumber who is probably the biggest obstacle to Andy Burnham becoming the next Prime Minister has likened their by-election showdown to the one between David and Golliath.

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Amazon bestseller Ryanair travel backpack now has more than 30% off for holidaymakers (aff)

Holidaymakers looking to avoid Ryanair baggage charges are turning to compact travel bags designed around airline hand luggage limits.

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Nazia Rehman to become Wigan’s new council leader after Labour group decision

Wigan’s new council leader is set to be Coun Nazia Rehman.

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Heartbreaking tributes to 'brave' dad who died after major six-vehicle crash in Wigan

James Swinscoe, 77, was remembered as 'kind-hearted and fun loving'

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At less than £9, foldable TUI cabin bag designed for underseat travel is gaining Amazon attention (aff)

Holidaymakers planning TUI trips are turning to compact foldable bags designed to make packing easier and avoid luggage restrictions at the airport.

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Seven arrested after early morning drug raids were carried out in Greater Manchester including Wigan

Dawn raids across Wigan, Bolton, Salford and Stockport have seen seven arrests made and the suspects remain in custody.

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Yoto is the the screen-free audio player my son uses every day (aff)

The Yoto Player has become part of our son’s daily routine while helping us cut down on screen time.

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Met Office latest on whether Greater Manchester will see a heatwave next week

The region will be hot in the coming days

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Review: Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60 still delivers the Swede taste of success

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Review: Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 is poised to provide a familiar SUV sector tonic, writes Tom Sharpe

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M6 traffic RECAP after vehicles stopped amid police incident on motorway near Wigan

Emergency services are in attendance

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Daughter shares tribute for loving dad who sadly died following a collision in Wigan borough

Tributes have been paid to a Wigan pensioner who has died following a road smash.

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Review: Geely Starray

Can the Geely Starray plug-in to Chinese SUVs’ sales surge? asks Tom Sharpe.

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KAYAK reveals the best value destinations for Brits this summer

Both abroad and domestic locations made the list.

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Nazia Rehman confirmed as Wigan’s new council leader after Labour group decision

Labour failed to win a single seat in Wigan in the May 7 local elections but still retain a comfortable majority in the council chamber

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This £299 DIY balcony solar kit could slash your electricity bills (aff)

A budget-friendly balcony solar kit is helping households generate free electricity without the cost of a full rooftop installation

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SmilePro customers reveal why this teeth whitening kit is their beauty must-have (aff)

SmilePro is the teeth whitening kit customers can’t stop talking about.

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Councils promote billion pound Wigan and Bolton ‘growth corridor’ championed by Andy Burnham

A new east/west link road linking the M6 to the M61, a possible golf resort to host the Ryder Cup, thousands of new homes and industrial space are included in the plans