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We explore a new app that could change the way you think about car breakdown cover
The AA’s latest app helps you plan journeys, check MOTs, and get rescued faster by letting patrols pinpoint your exact location in a breakdown
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My favourite robot vacuum has been given a big upgrade - and a huge discount
SwitchBot’s K11+ looks similar to the K10+ Pro, but a big jump in suction power and its brilliantly compact design make this tiny robot vacuum surprisingly capable
Health Column: Lonely at Christmas this year
Dr Tim Dalton, Local GP and Co-Chair of Healthier Wigan
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'We gave up our jobs and left UK because it was too expensive, now we can't afford to come back'
The family, from Wigan, had hoped for a Christmas dinner with their loved ones - but will instead have to use a microwave
I tried the Face the Future Festive Sparkle Edit and it’s the best luxury beauty box this Christmas
I opened the Festive Sparkle Edit to see if it lives up to the hype. Packed with luxury beauty favourites and real winter skin benefits, this is the seasonal treat that genuinely impressed me.
You might be related to the Royal Family if you have one of these surnames
A growing number of people are uncovering royal links through DNA testing, and these 35 surnames are strongly tied to historic dynasties
Don’t get caught in party pics hiding your smile this Christmas
Embrace every festive moment with a radiant, confidence-boosting smile.
A Wigan home which was the subject of a police drugs raid last week is now hit by a closure order
Police have secured a closure order on a Wigan home which they last week raided for drugs.
Wigan primary school children confirmed to be involved in crash after double-decker bus smashes into bridge
Pupils from a Wigan primary school were involved in crash involving a double decker bus whose roof was torn off when it went under a low bridge.
“This drone is unreal for the price” say shoppers as 55% saving goes live
One reviewer said the 4K camera and long flight time are better than drones they tried at higher prices.
Christmas flutter: 1,000 EuroMillions chances for £9 while £114m is up for grabs
Christmas is peak EuroMillions season and this Wowcher syndicate deal gives you 1,000 real entries for £9 while the jackpot sits at a very jolly £114 million.
The Greater Manchester businesses forced to bring in administrators in November - full list
Business leaders who have been delaying major investment or recruitment decisions will have been hoping for measures that help restore confidence in the November budget, according to an expert
The £7 trillion wealth transfer that is changing who really controls the nation's money
A massive wealth shift is happening as trillions pass from older generations to younger ones — and women are inheriting more than ever. Here’s what the Great Wealth Transfer means for families and anyone expecting a legacy
Winter skincare heroes loved by shoppers for soft, hydrated skin
Skinporter brings professional-level skincare benefits straight to your home an essential advantage during the harsh winter months.
New children’s nursery opening in Wigan
Daisy Daycare have opened their second nursery site in Ince, caring for children aged two to four years.
No one left behind: how NHS Greater Manchester is going the extra mile to ensure winter vaccines reach everyone
With winter fast approaching, NHS Greater Manchester is going above and beyond to make sure everyone eligible for a COVID-19 or flu vaccine can access one whatever their circumstances.
Financial Matters with Fairhurst Accountants
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Concerned police issue a next of kin appeal following the death of a Wigan man
An appeal for help has been made by police on social media trying to trace the surviving relatives of a Wigan man following his death
A Lively Midwinter Murder by Katy Watson: Cosy crime with a glitzy, glamorous, seasonal glow – book review –
It was supposed to be a spectacular high society Christmas wedding at an ancient castle which stands proudly on a stretch of land between loch and sea in a remote corner of the wild and wonderful west coast of Scotland.
Never face an empty pet food cupboard again with smart repeat deliveries
UK pet owners are cutting out the late-night food dash by getting their pets’ essentials delivered automatically on a schedule that suits their routine.