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Pints at the footy and pressure in Hindley, seven things you might have missed as Burnham's battle for Makerfield heats up
Here are the latest developments you may have missed on Sunday (May 17)
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'Andy Burnham is not really doing it for Makerfield, we all know what he's going to do'
A vote that could change everything - what the people of Hindley think about the upcoming by-election
The long lost Wigan railway station that has vanished under a shopping centre
Many shoppers will not even know it was ever
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Detectives still hunting suspected gunman after man shot in Leigh street
A man was found with injuries after shots were fired on Friday night (May 15)
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This new meal delivery service sends chef-made ready meals straight to your door (aff)
The UK-based meal kit company has expanded into ready meals with flexible delivery slots and vegan-friendly dishes
Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing Wigan 34-year-old
A public appeal for help has been made by police who are worried for the safety of a Wigan man not seen since this morning (Sunday May 17).
Labour leadership contest speculation ‘froth and nonsense’ – Lisa Nandy
Lisa Nandy has criticised speculation about a Labour leadership contest as “froth and nonsense”.
Watch as chaos and ‘fights’ breakout at Manchester's Trafford Centre as Swatch watch crowds surge
Crowds clashed at Trafford Centre as chaos erupted over the release of Swatch's limited-edition Royal Pop watches.
Six things Andy Burnham said today ahead of Makerfield by-election
Burnham spoke publicly for the first time as he began his campaign trail
Andy Burnham sets out his 'new path for Britain' ahead of Makerfield by-election
Reindustrialisation, council houses and collaboration are at the top of Burnham's agenda
Andy Burnham: 'I wouldn't have gone anywhere like a carpetbagger to any old constituency. It matters I have a connection'
Great Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has this afternoon defended his decision to stand as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield by-election in an interview with Channel 4.
Andy Burnham wants to run in Makerfield by-election to 'save' Labour
'We can't just carry on as we are'
A man is being treated for a suspected gunshot wound after an incident outside a Leigh home
Police are investigating what appears to have been a shooting in which a man was injured outside a Wigan borough home.
Shock and confusion on a quiet Leigh street as man shot outside house
Officers were called to Kenwood Avenue on Friday night
Andy Burnham speaks for the first time since by-election go-ahead as he makes vow to 'fight'
'We're going to really change things and put the country on a different path'
Josh Simons out campaigning for the man whom he wants to replace him as Makerfield MP, Andy Burnham
A day after announcing his plans to stand aside to allow a path back to Parliament for Andy Burnham, Josh Simons joined activists and campaigners for what locals told them was the biggest knock turn-out they had ever seen.
A Leigh thief who stole £400 worth of meat has learnt his fate from a judge
A serial Wigan borough thief who stole dozens of steaks from his local supermarket during three crime sprees has been given a community punishment.
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SodaStream Terra sparkling water maker drops to £56 in Amazon deal saving shoppers 48% (aff)
The bestselling SodaStream Terra sparkling water maker has dropped below £57 in a major Amazon deal, with shoppers snapping up the eco-friendly kitchen gadget for homemade fizzy drinks.
Wigan Rotary Club clebrates the results of its 2026 Dragons' Den process with the winners
Organisations have been through a Dragons’ Den-style selection process with Wigan Rotary Club in the hope of winning charitable donations from it. This is what happened.
Home Instead Wigan launches a community fund-raising day featuring a Wigan Warriors shirt raffle
A Wigan home care company is organising a community fund-raising day whose raffle prizes include a signed Wigan Warriors shirt.