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One in three used cars checked has something to hide – how to uncover it cheaply
A vehicle history report could reveal outstanding loans, clocked mileage, number plate changes and previous damage before a buyer hands over their money
Major Leigh route near high school closed after road surface sinks
A Leigh councillor said 'residents deserve a proper, long-term fix rather than repeated disruption'
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A major step forward is taken to remove a huge and illegal waste dump in Wigan with a search for contractors launched
Joint efforts to clear an illegal waste site in Bickershaw have taken a big step forward with Wigan Council looking to recruit a specialist contractor.
Top 10 Hair transplant clinics in Turkey compared for UK Patients: What patients learned after going 2026
Please note these rankings have not been independently verified by the Wigan Observer and are the opinion of the paid advertiser
How an horrific injury inspired a Wigan author to write his first horror novella
Wigan author John Togher explains how a serious injury and the time spent recovering from it led to his first literary exploration of the horror novella genre
See how a Wigan athlete putt himself into the history books
A Wigan shot putter catapulted himself into the record books not once but twice in the same county championships
Specsavers Wigan marks its Youth Zone patronage with a certificate presentation at a business breakfast
The deal has been sealed for Specsavers Wigan to become the town youth zone’s latest silver patron
Beyond the M61: alternative ways Wigan football fans can travel away this coming season
With the new football season not that far off, here’s some timely advice on the travel options facing Wigan Athletic fans for all those far flung away games
Insolvency levels stabilise as businesses hope for a World Cup bounce, North West business experts say
There has been a welcome drop in North West businesses going bust and if England go far in the World Cup that could help the situation further.
A Wigan secondary school is celebrating a prestigious international honour for respecting pupils' rights
A Wigan school has received an internationally acclaimed award from UNICEF in recognition of its work surrounding pupils’ rights.
This compact Bluetooth speaker has amazingly powerful bass and volume for its size - and it's on sale
The Tribit StormBox Micro 3 Portable Wireless Speaker may be compact, but its loud volume, deep bass and balanced sound make it feel far bigger than it looks.
Wigan's hospital trust was at the centre of celebrations for those involved in crucial medical research
Wigan’s hospital trust has taken part in #RedResearchDay celebrations, hailing those who save and improve lives through medical breakthroughs.
Jo Platt MP: my response to a change in national leadership and the future of the Labour Party
In her latest column, Leigh and Atherton MP Jo Platt salutes Keir Starmer and explains why Andy Burnham is the right person to take the country and her party forward
In their latest Financial Matters column, Fairhurst Accountants explain the importance of business plans
An explanation from Wigan’s Fairhurst Accountants in their latest column as to why business plans are key to future success
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HKSTP leads largest-ever Hong Kong delegation to BIO 2026
41 local tech firms, institutes and university spin-offs went to San Diego to forge global partnerships.
Donald Trump on Andy Burnham: ‘I hear he’s extremely liberal, extremely’
Andy Burnham is “extremely liberal”, Donald Trump has said in his first public comments about the former Greater Manchester mayor since he emerged as the frontrunner to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
Amazon cuts £77 off Dimplex fan that cools in two directions
Dimplex’s unusual FlexBlade can be twisted to send air in two directions, while its quiet setting and programmable timer make it suited to warm summer nights
Rachel Reeves backing Andy Burnham as next PM despite cabinet speculation
Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office.
Sainsbury’s shoppers name their 10 favourite 'picky bits' as World Cup deal begins
Customer reviews reveal the supermarket’s 10 most popular deli favourites as Nectar members are offered a special multibuy deal on selected products