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This 4-in-1 hair tool is going viral and you might make you want to throw your old styling tools away
The 4-in-1 Air Styler has excellent reviews on Amazon and customers can’t get enough.
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Boost your wellness this winter with NutraZen's ginger and turmeric shot powder
NutraZen’s Ginger and Turmeric Shot Powder gives you the power of power of Ginger and Turmeric in one convenient blend.
'Threat of court action and fine' over the huge golden statue of a naked man in Wigan
A Wigan business owner says he has been threatened with court action if he does not remove a controversial 20ft golden statue of a naked man.
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The Hotel Chocolat festive fizz hamper is the perfect treat for yourself this Christmas
I just found the perfect treat to enjoy whilst watching your favourite Christmas movie.
This man is wanted by police on recall to prison and he could be in Wigan
Police are appealing for help to find a man wanted on recall to prison.
Health column: Coping with grief at Christmastime
By Lindsey Caplan, counsellor at Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Sad news as a listed old Wigan town centre landmark is to be demolished for safety reasons
Demolition crews are to remove an historic Wigan landmark which had, sadly, become an eyesore.
Gen Z men are ditching bars for gaming with friends
Forget the sticky floors and pricey pints, young men are trading in pub crawls for headsets.
Education Minister visits The Byrchall High School
Josh Simons, MP for Makerfield, welcomed the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, Josh MacAlister, to Byrchall High School in Ashton-in-Makerfield this morning (Monday 8th).
Christmas at Bents judged best in the UK
Christmas is a time for celebration and Bents Garden & Home near Leigh has a lot to celebrate, having taken first place in the Garden Centre Association’s national Christmas competition, beating off strong competition from other centres within the region and throughout the UK
Wigan Nanny Diaries: Cost-free Christmas entertainment
One of the joys of my work is Christmas. I get to relive my own (and my teenagers'!) childhood over and over again!
Power tool firm Makita has confirmed it will be shutting its site in Wigan
An international firm manufacturing power tools has confirmed it plans to close its site in Wigan.
Wigan road closures: six for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
Wigan's motorists will have six road closures to contend with locally on the National Highways network this coming week and beyond.
Visit Swansea Bay for a staycation: the coastal gem that sparkles all year round
“Visit Swansea Bay for our Christmas parade,” they said. “Go on, you’ll be amazed, it’s a magical start to the season. “There’ll be glittering floats, dancers, marching bands, choirs, giant inflatables, princesses, superheroes … and Santa for the grand light switch-on.”
Festive fun as around 10,000 people visit the ever popular Standish Christmas market
Thousands weathered the heavy showers to pay a visit to the popular Standish Christmas market.
Britain’s most festive coach filled with 53 Carols and Noels singing festive tunes
The nation’s most Christmassy coach has been revealed – filled with 53 people named Carol and Noel singing festive songs.
Tony Porter Ponders : Bananas as in housing, golden and bobbing
I talk bananas this week: three types, bananas policy a returning one and loads floating around.
Police issue urgent appeal for help in tracing missing teenager with links to Wigan
Police are appealing for help to find a teenager who could be in Wigan.
'Getting to work less than two miles from home was hell on wheels'
Residents and businesses tell of 'awful' gridlock between two towns
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Cold hands? These £9.99 rechargeable warmers are going viral on Amazon
A pair of rechargeable USB hand warmers with nine-hour battery life and magnetic attachment have dropped to just £9.99 — making them an affordable upgrade for anyone who struggles with cold hands in winter