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Tony Porter Ponders: are Sony committing hara-kiri going discless and no likey for the bricky
Columnist Tony Porter predicts that Sony’s plans only to have games to download online will fail and force an eventual U-turn
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Why armed officers and the force helicopter descended on Standish on Saturday night
A man has been questioned over assault following a major police operation in a Wigan village.
Reform councillor in Wigan under investigation over social media posts calling for politicians to be 'shot'
The alleged posts made by the Reform councillor in Wigan included references to shootings and hangings
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Police stopping drivers across Greater Manchester after England v Mexico World Cup clash
Punters were able to watch the World Cup match in pubs until 5am
Luxury ESPA skincare set for all skin types slashed by £52 on LookFantastic
The four-piece ESPA skincare set includes cleansing and hydrating favourites, now reduced by 30% on LookFantastic
The hidden used car problem a clean MOT will never reveal
A clean MOT and convincing advert cannot reveal every problem with a used car, but an HPI Check can uncover outstanding finance, write-offs, theft records and suspicious mileage
This is what I'm buying from Sainsbury's for my next summer garden party
I'm creating an effortless summer garden party menu with the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Deli range perfect for sharing.
These affordable headphones have transformed my commute and I’m obsessed with the sound quality
I didn’t think that headphones were for me, but the Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Fuse Over-Ear ANC Headphones changed my mind.
Meet the new home tech designed to meet the evolving demands of modern households, especially for pet owners, and it's just £159.99
The Ultenic U20 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern households, especially pet owners.
Every railway station in the Wigan area ranked according to train cancellation rates
New figures reveal which Wigan railway stations have the most cancellations.
‘This is THE best steamer ever’: Stacey Solomon’s ironing replacement is now £37.99
Stacey Solomon says she no longer uses an iron thanks to this handheld clothing steamer - and now it’s on sale on Amazon
London named the most 'World Cup-mad' city in the UK
London has been named the most World Cup-mad city in the UK, followed closely by Liverpool.
Review: First look inside one of the UK's new Charlotte Tilbury counters at Boots
We were invited inside one of the first Charlotte Tilbury counters to open in Boots, giving us an early look at the luxury beauty shopping experience that thousands of fans have been waiting for
Nine pieces of Greater Manchester history at risk of being lost forever
Pubs, an old bank, and an elegant shopping mall are on a national at risk list
The Latic fanatic, the killer driver and the family left to pick up the pieces
After repeatedly running Darryl Tomlinson over, Megan Murphy stepped out of the car, lied to police then called a pal to say she had run over a 'smackhead'. In an interview with the Manchester Evening News, Darryl's dad reveals the impact of his loss and Murphy's callous actions
Amazon cuts Philips air purifier to £119.99 as hay fever sufferers snap up selling-fast deal
The Philips air purifier could help hay fever sufferers tackle pollen and dust at home, and it’s now on sale in a limited-time Amazon deal
Amazon bestselling Ryanair cabin bag cut to £17.84 in limited-time luggage deal
This Ryanair-friendly bestselling underseat backpack is now discounted on Amazon, with the green version currently offering the lowest price
Amazon cuts price of eufy robot vacuum with nearly £300 off in almost 50% deal
The smart eufy robot vacuum promises a spotless home with minimal effort thanks to its automated cleaning, emptying and drying system
Aion V review: the Chinese EV with an eight-year ace card
Aion’s new electric SUV enters a crowded market with strong efficiency, generous equipment and an ownership package few rivals can match
Fabulous and rare pictures of Wigan pre-school tots in 2014
We’ve a pre-school retro special with this latest gallery from the Wigan Observer Class Act archives.