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Seven-night UK family holiday drops to £169 thanks to a discount code
A discount code from Parkdean Resorts is bringing the cost of a full week away in the UK down to under £170 for the whole family
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A Wigan borough woman’s determination leads to a remarkable transformation
For many years, Jayne Murphy struggled with her weight, feeling held back from the life she wanted to live.
Wigan Warriors youngster Jack Farrimond targets further development with clear 2026 goals
Wigan Warriors youngster Jack Farrimond is heading into the 2026 season with clear goals, growing confidence and a grounded understanding of what it takes to succeed at a club renowned for producing top talent.
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Measures Wigan businesses should take to retain star employees for longer
It can be tough for employers to know every concern that can be lying hidden just under the surface, but the longer those concerns remain, the more damage they can cause if left untreated.
Wigan Warriors challenge fans to buy unseen limited-edition charity kit to support children’s hospice
Wigan Warriors have announced their “meaningful” partnership with Derian House Children’s Hospice for fans to buy the club’s limited-edition charity kit without seeing it.
Nordic walking project launches to help more Wigan communities live well in winter
A new Nordic walking project is aiming to help more people in Wigan and the surrounding areas to live well in winter
Earn Your Stripes Returns: PizzaExpress sparks free food frenzy, giving away 50,000 pizzas for National Pizza Day
Don your stripes and cancel your lunch plans, because the nation’s most iconic pizzeria brand, PizzaExpress, is bringing back its famous Earn Your Stripes giveaway for National Pizza Day.
Plans for new 83-home estate in Greater Manchester thrown out
Wigan council planners said the scheme 'cannot be satisfactorily delivered'
Wigan borough residents call on the King to help clear up their illegal rubbish dump as it's on his land
Wigan residents living next to a huge illegal dump on land partially owned by King Charles have called on the monarch to help clear the toxic mess.
Boots £10 Tuesday: No7 skincare staples worth snapping up
Hurry! Today is your last chance to save with Boots' £10 Tuesday beauty deals.
GAMCO investors puts forward investment expert for Saba Fund Boards
GAMCO Investors has announced plans to nominate David Schachter to the boards of two investment funds run by Saba Capital Management.
Women runners ‘light up the night’ in London park in a stand against unsafe winter running
Despite the pouring rain, this weekend girls rallied together to reclaim the night, lighting up a London park in a glowing community run.
'It always stinks of rotting sewage, there are rats and our house prices have halved - but King Charles still isn't fixing it'
Residents living near the massive two acre illegal dump in Bickershaw said the air is filled with a 'rotting sewage smell'
St Paul’s Cathedral welcomes Sri Sathya Sai Charitable Trust UK for harmony event
The iconic St Paul’s Cathedral welcomed the Sri Sathya Sai Charitable Trust UK for a harmony event.
Tony Porter Ponders : Where to put our vote, if we have one at all.
The more I look at ReformUK the more I see a Conservative Party. No more soaps for me, thank you.
Greater Manchester soldier training just 70 miles from Russian border in -30C conditions
'Temperatures can drop to -30C at night'
I found the best Valentine’s gifts from Moonpig - they do a lot more than cards
I’ve searched the website and these and these are my top picks from Moonpig.
‘Major milestone’ hit as £135m redevelopment of town centre gathers pace
The steel structure of Wigan's new market hall has been completed
‘Major milestone’ hit as £135m redevelopment of Wigan town centre gathers pace
The £135m transformation of a large part of Wigan town centre has passed a major milestone with steel structure of the town’s new market hall finished.
Parcel2Go is offering £25 of free postage credit with no sign-up
Online sellers can link their marketplace to Parcel2Go and receive £25 of postage credit to use straight away