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Tony Porter Ponders : Reform UK Tories MkII? Who was in the focus group?
The more Tories that move to Reform, the less it is a different party. Do you love Wiganese? The Council Focus Group thought so on your behalf, apparently.
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Nature Notes with Graham Workman: Beauty and The Beast
Well you can guess who's the beauty I'm sure!!
The top 10 things homeowners put off fixing around the house
The top 10 things homeowners put off fixing around the house include noisy or vibrating washing machines, overflowing gutters and dripping taps.
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Concerned police issue an appeal to find a missing man believed to be in Wigan
Police have issued an appeal to help find a missing man believed to be in Wigan
Murdered child’s memorial site plagued by drug use and boozing
Anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol use has been reported by some visiting the memorial to Lauren Pilkington-Smith, whose murder shocked the town of Leigh in 2005
Thousands raised as heartbreaking tributes paid to man and dog killed in tragic boat fire on Christmas Day
Army veteran Gabriel and his service dog Hugo both perished in the barge fire in Wigan
Beat ‘Blue Monday’ with this pop of pink jumper from M&S
Fashion isn’t just about wearing clothes it can help boost and lift your mood too.
This sneaky postage hack gives you £25 of free delivery credit — and it costs nothing to try
A little-known Parcel2Go feature is handing out £25 of free postage credit — and you don’t even have to sign up
Stone, wine and time ... celebrating delightful Dordogne’s Art de Vivre
Delightful Dordogne reveals itself, like tale as old as time, slowly unfolding through valleys carved by rivers, settlements shaped by centuries and tables set with quiet confidence.
"If it walks and quacks like a duck, it usually is a duck": Lisa Nandy slams Nigel Farage and Reform UK
'I come from a mixed race background. I’ve seen this playbook before'
Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: an EV that makes 400 miles feel realistic
Tesla claims its new Model 3 can top 400 miles on a charge – but living with one tells a more interesting story
Why I’m turning to ginger shots to help improve my health this year
I’m focusing on health this year and ginger keeps showing up as the best option.
Police slap dispersal order on whole of Greater Manchester amid reports of multiple car cruise meets
'Following the multiple-fatality road traffic collision in Bolton last week, our priority is to ensure the safety of everyone across Greater Manchester'
I'm changing my wardrobe this year and this M&S jumper is at the top of my shopping list
A classic super-soft jumper from M&S is proving a versatile and affordable way to refresh your wardrobe for 2026
Leadership speculation around Andy Burnham could be 'devastating', says Lisa Nandy
Lisa Nandy said any distraction could make northern towns, disproportionately affected by Conservative decisions from 2010 to 2024, suffer most
Customers share amazing before and after results of skincare brand that took the world by storm
47 Skin is the skincare brand taking over social media with customers sharing their amazing before and after results.
'Frustration of patients struggling to park' could end at Greater Manchester hospital
'We recognise that struggling to park can be frustrating and worrying for our patients when they are attending our sites for a healthcare appointment or to visit a loved one'
I’ve been living with a smart EV charger - and it’s transformed how (and when) I charge at home
With most EV charging now done at home, one smart charger is quietly changing how drivers save money on energy - we’ve tested it
Review: Mini John Cooper Works Electric
What a long-time Mini lover thought of the modern John Cooper Works Electric.
47 Skin makes The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing companies list for the second year running
This under-the-radar skincare brand needs to be on your radar after making it onto the The Sunday Times 100 list two years running.