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15 must-visit Wigan pubs for a cold Guinness this St Patrick's Day
St Patrick’s Day is upon us and whether you’re Irish or just love a good Guinness, there’s no better place in Wigan than these top-rated pubs.
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Andy Burnham announces major new Greater Manchester bus deal
Dozens more electric buses are on their way to the region
Pupils, parents and staff's hard charitable work finally pays off as a Wigan school takes delivery of a new minibus
New opportunities are opening up for Wigan special educational needs pupils after they took delivery of a new minibus.
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A late night police car chase through Wigan streets ended in a terrifying crash
A police pursuit through Wigan ended with a car careering out of control, smashing into a fence and flipping onto its roof.
Police issue order over '40-strong group of youths causing distress' in Leigh town centre
A 48-hour dispersal order has been granted for the second weekend in a row
Cupra Terramar review: sporty crossover brings style and performance to family SUVs
The Cupra Terramar mixes bold styling, sporty driving dynamics and family practicality in a crossover that stands out in a crowded market
Begin your journey to a whiter smile in two minutes with MySweetSmile products - now 40% off (aff)
You can start whitening your smile in just two minutes with the range of MySweetSmile products.
Review: Bluetti launches tiny portable power station with 200w AC socket for £109 (aff)
Bluetti’s new Elite 10 Mini portable power station brings a 128Wh battery and built-in AC socket in a compact unit costing as little as £109
All the upcoming road closures in Wigan borough - including one lasting for four weeks
Improvements at a railway station and a gas main replacement scheme are two of the reasons for road closures in Wigan in coming weeks.
Wigan students were given plenty of ideas on how to make the best of their talents at a special Year 12 event
Hundreds of youngsters descended on a Wigan venue for a summit that could shape their lives.
Why the Nescafé Dolce Gusto Genio beats every other coffee machine I’ve tried (aff)
The Nescafe Dolce Gusto is now 36% off in the Amazon spring sale.
Record numbers stuck in A&E across the country - but Greater Manchester looks different
Greater Manchester's numbers falling is actually an outlier compared to national data
Get your 2026 Christmas beauty advent calendar early as Amazon has cut price of a premium one (aff)
It may only be March, but it’s never too early to start getting ready for Christmas, especially when Amazon cuts the price of a premium beauty calendar by almost 50%.
Blackout fears grow as Ryichi emergency radio drops to £40.68 on Amazon (aff)
As households think more seriously about blackouts and emergency planning, this compact wind-up radio is emerging as a practical gadget to keep at home, in the car or packed in a go-bag.
Inside the £10m revamp of two seaside holiday parks with breaks from £112 (aff)
Two popular east coast holiday parks are reopening after a £10 million upgrade with new attractions, activities and all-inclusive options for families
This deadly disease had been eliminated in the UK - now it's back spreading in every region
You can check vaccination rates in your area and see how many cases have been confirmed using our interactive map
Last-minute Mother's Day gifts are still available from LookFantastic if you order by 1am (aff)
Mother’s Day is this Sunday in the UK - but it’s still not too late to get mum a great beauty gift she’ll love thanks to LookFantastic.
'We are seeing outbreaks of illnesses that have kept under control for years', warn north west health chiefs
Many of the diseases can be serious and, in some cases, life-threatening
Wigan students were given plenty of ideas on how to make the best of their talents at special Year 12 event
Hundreds of youngsters descended on a Wigan venue for a summit that could shape their lives.
13-bed HMO plans for landmark pub thrown out
Wigan council recieved 141 objections to converting the former Hilton Arms pub in Leigh