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Pictures to treasure from the 2026 Wigan St George's Day parade
The annual celebration of England’s patron saint took place under blue skies and warm sunshine in Wigan today (Sunday April 26).
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The Greater Manchester firms forced to call in administrators
Almost 100 companies have been forced to call in administrators so far this year
Vauxhall Grandland review: a practical family SUV with sensible appeal
The Vauxhall Grandland focuses on space comfort and value making it a solid choice for no-fuss family motoring
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A 45-year-old Wigan man has died after a road collision in a North Wales seaside resort
A Wigan man has died following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian in the Welsh seaside resort of Prestatyn.
There's a 20% off Nobody's Child sale at M&S right now - and there's several lovely linen pieces (aff)
There’s 20% off selected Nobody’s Child clothing at Marks and Spencer right now including linen pieces which are ideal to add to your holiday wardrobe.
I ditched cheap biros for a £50 luxury Scriveiner pen – now I can’t go back (aff)
A £50 “luxury” pen sounded excessive – until this beautifully balanced Scriveiner made everyday writing feel genuinely special
Firefighters rescue a horse stuck in a muddy River Douglas at Wigan
An escaped horse has been rescued from a boggy stretch of river after a two-hour operation by Wigan and Leigh firefighters.
Corrie stars, 'school streets', and 'carnage' - this is how Greater Manchester is changing this week
These are all the most significant developments tabled with councils across the city-region
These pretty picnic sets and cool bags are ideal for alfresco dining now the sun is coming out (aff)
The sun is coming out so it’s time to start dining outside again - and you can get some seriously pretty picnic sets and cool bags you can use.
'At my lowest I was surrounded by 130 empty bottles of White Lightning and 360 cans of Carling'
Ex-service personnel at a Wigan veterans' centre held up as a 'national example' have told how its support has helped 'rebuild' their lives
Police are concerned for the safety of an 86-year-old Wigan woman who disappeared earlier today
Concerns have been voiced for the safety of an elderly Wigan woman who went missing this afternoon (Friday April 24).
See how a veterans’ centre in Wigan is ‘rebuilding’ shattered lives
As Dean Hook cheerfully greets visitors at a veterans’ centre in Wigan, a smile enveloping his face, it’s hard to imagine he once believed he had no future.
Several garden accessories are Dunelm special buys - including lighting and a perfect picnic item (aff)
Several garden accessories are available to buy from just £10 as part of Dunelm’s special buys right now.
Review: Lexus RZ
Julie Marshall finds the steering wheel on the luxurious Lexus RZ a bit of a handful
A Wigan pub is to hold a family fun day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support
A Wigan pub is hosting a charity fund-raiser on Sunday May 3 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Upgrade your luggage with this stylish Antler suitcase - now almost £50 off on Amazon (aff)
For a limited time, you can get designer Antler suitcases for 20% less on Amazon.
This five-star men’s cologne is winning rave reviews – and it’s under £35 (aff)
A popular men’s fragrance with standout reviews combines rich layered notes at a surprisingly affordable price
13 best dog groomers in Wigan borough to get your pooch looking perfect
Wigan is home to several highly-rated dog groomers known for their patience with nervous pets and professional results.
Check out the 10 best places to live in Wigan and Leigh according to you
We asked our readers where the best places to live in Wigan and Leigh are and some of the answers may surprise you.
Ninja 15-in-1 multi cooker and air fryer drops by over £100 in Amazon deal (aff)
A feature-packed Ninja multi cooker has fallen in price making it a tempting all-in-one kitchen upgrade