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Emotional tributes are paid to a 40-year-old dad who died in a road smash near Wigan
Loved ones of a dad of three who died in a crash involving his motorbike on a road near Wigan have paid tribute to him.
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Issue of small boat crossings needs to be 'gripped properly' says Andy Burnham
He said 'people want it to be be dealt with'
Does Andy Burnham's public transport record hold up with Makerfield voters?
We travelled to Ashton-in-Makerfield from Manchester by public transport to see what commuters really think
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Andy Burnham pledges ‘Counterfeit Street’ style crackdown of ‘dodgy’ town centre shops
The Makerfield byelection Labour candidate said intense police and council enforcement used to clear premises near Strangeways should be introduced elsewhere
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Amazon cuts bestselling Olay Regenerist Night Cream to £10 (aff)
Olay's popular overnight moisturiser featuring niacinamide and peptides has received a sizeable Amazon discount, bringing the skincare staple down to just £10.
Two ‘hazardous and winding’ roads in Wigan are set to see speed limits slashed by a third
Two rural routes on the outskirts of Wigan where vehicles “persistently” leave the road are set to see speed limits reduced.
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Makerfield residents and businesses share more thoughts on by-election
Residents and business owners in the Makerfield constituency share their thoughts on the upcoming by-election.
Andy Burnham pledges block on vape shops and a new Ashton youth zone in crime crackdown announcement
Labour's candidate for Makerfield, Andy Burnham, has today (June 9) announced a crackdown on organised crime blighting local communities in an attempt to boost local high streets and also revealed the biggest change that residents will see if he became the MP.
Wigan Youth Zone invites the community to celebrate its 13th birthday with an Around-the-World adventure
Wigan Youth Zone becomes a teenager this month and it is throwing a free party with an international theme to celebrate
From borrowed car to national recognition: a Wigan firm is shortlisted for a UK business award
Wigan pet care professional Zoe McDermott has made it through to the finals of the The UK Small Business Awards.
Wins for Wigan at the 2026 Lancashire Chess Championships
Younger members of Wigan Community Chess Club have plenty to celebrate after a successful Lancashire County Championships campaign
Two major housing developers sign off their first collaboration in Wigan
Two housing developers are celebrating the completion of their first ever estate deilvered in partnership - and it’s in Wigan
Next generation of creatives unveil work at local college end-of-year exhibition
West Lancashire College art and design students are to take centre stage with a showcase of their work
Pair appear in court after being charged with firearm and drugs offences
Two men have been charged in a probe into a firearms discharge on New Year’s Eve.
A major new plan is launched to boost grassroots music in Wigan
A pioneeting plan has been launched in Wigan borough to help nurture local and budding musical talent
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Amazon cuts £83 off premium ghd Chronos hair straightener (aff)
ghd's flagship Chronos styler has received a sizeable Amazon discount, cutting more than £80 from the premium hair straightener's usual price.
Wigan and Leigh College celebrates a successful Ofsted inspection of initial teacher education provision
Ofsted inspectors have praised teacher training provision at Wigan and Leigh College after their most recent visit
Wigan Athletic's mascot Crusty Pie is to visit this year's Aspull Worm Charming Championships
It’s nearly time for this year’s Aspull Worm-Charming championships and fun day which this year will be graced by a Wigan Athletic favourite
Wigan's artisan market returns this Sunday with more than 90 independent traders
Make a date in your diaries as the artisan market returns to Wigan Cotton Works this Sunday
This £40 hammock with canopy could be the garden bargain of the summer (aff)
Create a relaxing outdoor retreat for less with this cushioned hammock and canopy set reduced by £80