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Wigan railway passengers urged to check before travelling in the North West this weekend after weather warning
Wigan rail passengers have been warned to check before travelling this weekend – especially if heading north – with extremely heavy rain expected.
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Inside Greater Manchester hospitals as 'unprecedented' wave of flu sweeps country
Senior health figures say that some of the region's A&Es are seeing 'double the number of admissions' on their normal levels as flu cases rise, the Manchester Evening News can reveal
Flu hospitalisations rise in the North West: cases in your area & what's the advice
As Flu hospitalisation surges nationally, take a look below at what the situation in the Noth West is and what advice is being handed out.
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Three men are charged over an incident involving crossbows on a Wigan housing estate
Police investigating an incident on a Wigan housing estate in which motorists were reported to have been threatened with crossbows have charged three people.
Health Column: Pharmacy First project nears its conclusion
Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh launched the Pharmacy First project in August 2025 to make healthcare more accessible through local pharmacies.
Online Wigan borough child groomer jailed after manipulating a teenage girl from Nottingham
An online groomer from Wigan borough bragged openly to his victim that he was a paedophile who wanted to sexually abuse her.
Tea, sea and OMG ... spice up your life touring simply stunning Sri Lanka
‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ is every bit as attractive an embodiment of natural beauty as the prized gemstone itself.
Review: BYD Dolphin Surf
BYD Dolphin Surf keeps carmaker on crest of a wave, says Tom Sharpe
Skelmersdale MP praises Essity’s award-winning apprenticeship programme and people-first culture during paper manufacturing site visit
Ashley Dalton, Member of Parliament for West Lancashire, recently praised Essity’s investment in local talent and employee development initiatives during a site visit to the company’s Skelmersdale paper manufacturing site.
IMOU launches the AOV PT 4G Solar Panel Camera System to deliver 24/7 smart surveillance with unlimited battery life, dual connectivity and AI human detection
Smart home security specialist IMOU has today announced the launch of the new AOV PT 4G Solar Panel Camera System, an advanced outdoor security solution designed for non-stop protection, intelligent monitoring and effortless installation.
This family-run florist can send Christmas plants for £22.50
Struggling to find a thoughtful Christmas gift? Bunches’ low-cost plants, flowers and festive bundles make last-minute shopping surprisingly easy.
The school a Greater Manchester borough has been waiting months for is finally happening
Everything you need to know about the Eton-backed project in Oldham that's finally been greenlit by the government
Team GB Olympian vaults SPAR Lancashire School Games into 20th year
A Team GB Olympic pole vault star from Wigan has returned to launch the SPAR Lancashire School Games more than a decade after participating in them.
UK first metastatic strategy transforms cancer care in Greater Manchester
A pioneering strategy is set to revolutionise care for thousands of people living with metastatic cancer in Greater Manchester, giving them the support and voice they’ve long deserved.
36 pictures of Wiganers showcasing festive gear to celebrate Christmas Jumper Day
Yes, it’s the time of year when those colourful – and sometimes downright garish – festive tops are being bought or dusted down.
One of 20 new Asda Express stores opens its doors in Wigan
A supermarket giant has opened a new convenience store in Wigan.
Smilie Teeth Whitening: smile confidently for every occasion this season
Smile confidently this winter with Smilie teeth whitening kit.
Marks and Spencers names two desirable Wigan borough towns it could open stores in the future
Two areas in Wigan borough are among several locations shortlisted as potential sites for new Marks and Spencer food stores.
Patients and visitors at Wigan's hospitals are being asked to wear face masks to prevent the spread of flu
Face masks have been reintroduced in parts of Wigan’s hospitals amid rising cases of flu and respiratory infections.
BBC radio's flagship political debate show Any Questions is coming from Wigan tonight and tickets are still available
Attention Wigan borough: you’re invited to take part in a live broadcast of Radio BBC 4’s Any Questions tonight!