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Actor Emma Cunniffe joins Lewy Body Society as ambassador
Wigan-based Lewy Body Society is proud to announce North West actor Emma Cunniffe as an ambassador for its crucial work with dementia.
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Wine expert shares the top 6 TikTok viral wines - are they worth the hype?
These are the brands being talked about on social media 🍷
Shoplifting menace jailed for breaching store ban
A shoplifting menace from Skelmersdale has been sent to prison after yet more thieving.
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New Wigan market hall begins to take shape
It has been a long time in coming, but the beginnings of a new skyline are emerging in Wigan town centre.
Stanley tumblers get rare discount on Amazon – grab one for £35
Stanley’s cult-favourite tumblers have had a rare price cut on Amazon, with the Flip Straw Tumbler now just £35 if you don’t mind the colour
Quiet cracking at work: I’m a health and wellbeing in the workplace expert – the signs you're ‘quiet cracking'
Burnout, stress and low motivation could mean more than just a bad week at work ⚡
GCSE Results Day 2025: Marking and grade boundaries explained - and where learners can find them
These can be a useful tool for finding out how many marks away you were from a top grade 📜
33 totally bodacious 80s photos taking you back to the decade of excess, from big hair to big personalities
They were unapologetically loud, brash and full of colour.
What is the Chikungunya virus, signs and symptoms, is there a vaccine and how to avoid catching it on holiday
There are outbreaks in many holiday hot spots 🦟
Krakow city break with Auschwitz tour and flights from just £69 – save up to 63% with Wowcher
Save up to 63% on a trip to Krakow with Auschwitz tour and flights.
Start Smart - NHS Greater Manchester’s Top Tips for a Healthy School Year
As families across the region prepare for the new school year, NHS Greater Manchester is reminding parents to add one more item to their checklist - their child’s health.
Bikes and scooters will be crushed after being seized by police in crackdown
Illegal e-bikes, e-scooters and off-road bikes have been seized as police continue to crack down on anti-social behaviour.
Government State Pension age review: rising UK State Pension age may push retirement to 70 - forecast news
A new government review could reshape when you can claim your pension 🕰️
Two police officers investigated for gross misconduct after Wigan man Ellis Rocks dies in custody
Two police officers are being investigated for gross misconduct after the death of a man in custody.
Winstanley College's bumper A-level year bodes well for next cohort
Youngsters fortunate enough to get the required GCSE grades to get into Wigan’s Winstanley College this week can expect to see their educational and career prospects enhanced.
Five Greater Manchester Police officers under investigation after man, 26, dies following arrest
Ellis Rocks died after he was arrested inside the Britannia Hotel in Wigan
SmilePro: the at-home teeth whitening kit that’s gone viral with over 500,000 fans worldwide
The at-home teeth whitening kit that has taken the world by storm and now available at half price.
iPhone users urged to turn on this security feature immediately
iPhone users are being urged to turn on ‘Stolen Device Protection’ right now 📱
Brits grow confident about investing but increasingly cautious with their choices
Brits are becoming more confident when it comes to investing - but are growing more cautious in how they choose to invest their money.
Property Tax: UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves eyes new Stamp Duty shake up, what proposed changes could mean, news
New plans could soon mean selling your home leaves you with less in your pocket 🏡