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A man has been taken to hospital after a kitchen fire at a house in Leigh
Emergency services rushed to a house in Leigh when a blaze broke out.
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Former Catholic priest serving prison sentence for sexually abusing boys dies
A report has been published
Tennis glory for St John Rigby College student
St John Rigby College is celebrating a stunning sporting success as Year 12 Sport and Exercise Science student Elizabeth Rimmer claimed the North West Regional Tennis Championship at the AoC Sport Tennis Championships.
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Police probe alleged sexual assault near Greater Manchester cemetery
The incident is said to have happened between 5.30pm and 7.30pm on Sunday, November 2, near Wigan Cemetery
Wigan's Cotton Works has landed a massive £25m from Mayor Burnham's Good Growth Fund
Already one of Wigan’s most exciting projects, Cotton Works has now been given a huge boost that will see further phases of this mill complex redevelopment fall into place.
Police investigating reports of a sexual assault in Wigan say it was an 'isolated incident'
A man has been arrested by police investigating reports that a woman was sexually assaulted in Wigan.
The best Kindle deal on Black Friday is not actually on Amazon
The best Kindle deal of Black Friday 2025 is not actually on Amazon
Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen in Wigan
Police are appealing for help to find a missing teenager who was last seen in Wigan town centre.
Black Friday deal drops Braun Series 6 shaver to £134.99 in rare half price sale
The Braun Series 6 has crashed to its lowest price in months, making this premium waterproof shaver one of the standout grooming bargains of Black Friday.
Tesco Winter Food Collection set to boost stocks of essential food items as FareShare and Trussell prepare for tough winter
Wigan Tesco customers can make a huge difference to the lives of people facing hunger and hardship by donating long life items during the 13th annual Tesco Winter Food Collection.
Christmas comes early for Olivia Attwood in new campaign
Peter Crouch, Judi Love and Olivia Attwood have put on a star-studded parade – as part of a new Christmas campaign.
I’m so glad I waited for the Cyber Monday sale to get the Michelle Keegan Burgundy dress
Cyber Monday steal the Michelle Keegan Knitted dress everyone will notice.
Last chance to get £27 DNA kits in Black Friday sale as two women uncover life-changing family secrets
A final Black Friday deal on £27 DNA kits is helping people unlock family secrets, as two women’s extraordinary reunion shows.
Huge Black Friday deal on premium men’s grooming and skincare
A huge 30% off Black Friday discount is live on premium men’s grooming, including bestselling fragrances, body washes, shaving gear and skincare essentials
I met the Turkish Paul Hollywood on my small ship adventure
Our guide Mustafa looks like a Turkish Paul Hollywood.
Black Friday deal offers half price AA breakdown cover
With cold snaps bringing a seasonal jump in breakdowns, the AA has a four-day online-only offer giving new customers 50% off breakdown cover options
I’ve found Ugg inspired slippers for under £9 in the Black Friday deals
Treat your feet this season with warm and cosy slippers this Black Friday.
Upgrade your hair routine with Dyson’s iconic dryer - now in the Very Black Friday sale
The Dyson’s Supersonic Hair Dryer now in the Very Black Friday sale.
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Philips launches three top garment-care gadgets from £7.99 this Black Friday
From a powerful steam iron to a holiday-friendly steamer and a fabric shaver that revives tired clothes, Philips has slashed prices across its garment-care range for Black Friday
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These smart bathroom scales are a Black Friday bargain - we've tested them
From body fat to muscle mass, these compact Salter scales offer serious features for less — and the Black Friday price makes them a no-brainer