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Jackery’s top portable power station is £450 cheaper on Amazon right now
Amazon has slashed the price of Jackery’s latest Explorer 1000 v2 power station to under £500, just in time for spring adventures
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Liam Marshall on emotional Wigan Warriors testimonial - 'Those memories you'll never forget'
Liam Marshall admits even a decade of dreaming about playing for Wigan Warriors couldn’t have prepared him for the emotion of Sunday afternoon, walking out at the Brick Community Stadium with his daughter Elsie in his arms, backed by the unwavering support of his wife Meg.
Nature Notes with Graham Workman: redwings and fieldfare
It won't be long now before the winter thrushes begin heading north.
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Greater Manchester further education colleges and universities in Greater Manchester develop innovative teaching programme
Wigan and Leigh College and the University of Manchester, in collaboration with Greater Manchester Colleges and the Greater Civic University Agreement, have launched a pioneering programme that places PhD researchers in further education (FE) colleges.
Nominations and entries open for the Wigan Business Awards 2026 with a new category launched.
Nominations and entries for the Wigan Business Awards 2026 are now officially open.
Twice as many Gen Z are investing than Boomers
Gen Z are leading the way when it comes to investing – with more than double the number putting their cash to work investing for the future compared to Baby Boomers.
7 things you'll remember if you grew up using computers in the 90s
There was no Facebook, Twitter or YouTube
The areas where measles has made a comeback as UK stripped of elimination status
It comes as vaccination uptake has slumped to its lowest in a decade in England
'It would break my heart to lose it'
The wooded area, in Atherton is set to be sold to developers by Wigan council but locals claim it should be kept as open recreation and conservation space
Four people arrested in just five days as police tackle county lines drug dealing in Wigan
Police investigating county lines drug dealing arrested four people in Wigan in just five days – and none of them live in the borough.
A 'dedicated' healthcare worker is stepping back after 50 years at Wrightington Hospital
An NHS worker is taking a step back after spending more than half a century in the operating theatres at Wrightington Hospital.
Final call for entries for this year’s Heating Installer Awards
Entries for the 2026 Heating Installer Awards close on Saturday, February 28 and organisers are encouraging people in Wigan to enter.
Police are urging owners of five Bruni imitation firearms to hand them in
Owners of imitation firearms are being urged to hand them in to any police station in Wigan as part of a national amnesty.
Greater Manchester's NHS gives update on surgeries being cancelled... and it's not good news
'We have a limited budget, and demand for care is very high', say Greater Manchester health bosses as patients report their operations being cancelled at the last minute
How Greater Manchester is starting to fight back in the war against cars
'Walking and cycling trips are growing, and short trips taken by car are reducing'
The areas in Greater Manchester where measles is making a comeback
One area of Greater Manchester's immunity level is more than 20 per cent lower than that needed to achieve 'herd immunity' and eliminate measles
The plan to sell ‘avenue of trees’ land for housing and the heartfelt pleas from Wigan borough residents to protect it
Plans to sell beloved open space for housing development have come under fire from residents and councillors.
Get 25% off these men’s grooming essentials in time for Valentine’s Day
Shoppers can save 25% on men’s grooming favourites ahead of Valentine’s Day with free delivery on larger orders
Opposition as Wigan Council plans to remove a flagpole due to 'safety concerns'
An “unauthorised” flagpole in Wigan is set to be removed by council bosses after concerns about “safety”.
Ninja dual zone air fryer drops to £149.99 in £50-off deal
Ninja has cut £50 off its best-selling DZ300UK dual zone air fryer making it a strong-value buy for families