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Storm Chandra: two Wigan borough roads are closed and a school will open late due to fallen trees
Two roads in Wigan borough have been blocked by fallen trees, caused by Storm Chandra.
A pensioner has died several days after a road smash in Leigh and police are appealing for witnesses
A pensioner has died several days after his car crashed near a Wigan borough supermarket.
Man dies after crashing into 'street furniture' on major road
Police are appealing for witnesses after the crash in Atherleigh Way in Leigh
Council 'will learn' from ‘cruise ship’ warehouse but insists it was approved ‘in line with procedures’
A recent independent audit criticised pre-planning consultation by the developer saying there was ‘no meaningful opportunity’ for residents to engage with the proposals
'Smashed windows and total bedlam': The quiet street ruined by yobs
A full closure order has been granted by Wigan Magistrates on a property in Golborne
Jackery Explorer 300D review: a compact power station that’s cheaper than you’d expect
Jackery’s Explorer 300D is a new breed of portable power station, stripping out bulky AC sockets in favour of efficient DC power for laptops, phones and tech on the move
Greater Manchester NHS issues warning as cold snap approaches
It comes after recent days have seen the region’s hospitals warn they are ‘unable to deliver comprehensive care and patient safety is at risk’
West Lancashire College hosts upcoming open event
West Lancashire College invite members of the local community to their Open Event on Monday February 2 from 4.30pm until 7pm.
Wigan Council says it will learn from the ‘cruise ship’ warehouse planning process criticism but insists it was approved ‘in line with procedures’
Wigan Council has responded further to an independent audit which described a pre-application consultation for four “cruise liner” warehouses as “wholly indaequate.”
Wigan burglar, thief, fraudster and dangerous driver Daniel Roe is jailed by a judge
A man from Wigan who admitted to committing no fewer than 24 crimes has been locked up.
Volunteers are needed to help at a thriving community centre in Wigan
A Wigan community centre is desperately in need of more volunteers.
A 32-year-old man who is wanted by police could be in Wigan or Leigh
Police are appealing for help to find a wanted man who has links to Wigan and Leigh.
Govee Floor Lamp 2 review: a stylish RGB floor lamp with smart home flair
Govee’s Floor Lamp 2 is a striking, app-controlled RGB floor lamp that blends colourful effects with warm white lighting, making it a great entry point into atmospheric smart lighting at home
Review: I tried the Jerome Russell Bblonde SMUDGE Kit which makes DIY blonde root blends easy
I tried the Jerome Russell Blonde SMUDGE Root Blending Kit. Here’s how I got on.
Wigan Council tenants face an above-inflation rent rise costing £245
Tenants in Wigan’s 21,000 council homes face an above inflation rent hike of 4.8 per cent.
Review: Leapmotor C10
Leapmotor C10 is an upsized EV at a bargain price, says Tom Sharpe
Why these long sleeve tops are going straight into my basket
These long sleeve tops are giving serious Skims vibes without the designer price.