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Autumn Budget Statement - Jo Platt
The Autumn Budget is always a moment for debate and discussion and this year is no different.
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How a 75-year-old cancer sufferer had to spend the night in a car outside Wigan Infimary in sub-zero temperatures because A&E was full
A Wigan grandma battling cancer was forced to spend the night sitting in a car outside Wigan Infirmary, as temperatures fell below zero, because A&E was full to overflowing.
Fly off to Marrakech for just £79 with hotel and a sunset camel ride included
A winter escape to Marrakech can cost as little as £79pp, with flights, a four-star stay, breakfast and a guided camel ride all bundled in
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Male grooming fans rush to huge Christmas sale with up to 30% off essentials
A leading men’s grooming range has slashed prices by up to 30%, with premium scents and everyday essentials all included in the Christmas sale
“I wear mine every day” Shoppers rush for this Christmas ring deal from Hope Rings
“I didn’t expect to love it this much, but the ring I bought from Hope Rings is the one I reach for every morning,” a recent buyer said as orders climbed ahead of the delivery cut-off.
Wigan drink-drive alert issued ahead of festive season
Motorists in Wigan are being urged to take extra care this Christmas after new data revealed Greater Manchester drivers are more likely to be breath tested in December than anywhere else in the UK – apart from South Wales.
Free winter car fixes that prevent breakdowns in freezing weather
Winter is tough on cars, but a few simple £0 fixes can help you avoid a cold-weather breakdown and keep your vehicle running smoothly
Lidl unveils ‘Lidl Wrapped’ - festive paper inspired by the UK’s top buys
Lidl has released its first-ever ‘Lidl Wrapped’, showcasing shopping habits and top buys through wacky, festive wrapping paper inspired by some of the nation’s much-loved products.
Global leaders launch panel to accelerate action to end gender-based violence
New report calls for coordinated leadership, sustained financing, and system-wide prevention to confront a global crisis affecting over one billion women and girls.
The ‘gangland execution’ of ex-prison officer Lenny Scott sparks a demand to close a law loophole
Demands have been made in Parliament to close “a plain gap” in the law following the killing of a former prison officer.
Justices fix sentence date for Wigan man who admitted to attacking a woman and wrecking her car
Sentencing of a Wigan 35-year-old for attacking a woman and vandalising her car will take place in the new year.
Wacky condiments are making their way onto Gen Z’s Christmas dinners this year
The wacky condiments making their way onto Gen Z’s Christmas dinners this year include hot sauce and sriracha (36 per cent), salad cream (25 per cent), and even curry sauce (39 per cent).
An indefinite restraining order and suspended prison sentence have been imposed on a 39-year-old who harassed a woman
A suspended prison sentence has been given to a Wigan 39-year-old who admitted harassing a woman.
Roofing experts issue this stark warning to homeowners after a month's rainfall in just 24 hours
Roofs across the UK are at heightened risk as the Met Office warns some regions could be hit with a full month’s worth of rain in just 24 hours, accompanied by storm-force gusts and potential flooding.
Wigan MP takes to social media to urge his Government to commit cash to build ‘much-needed’ link road
A Wigan MP has released a video on social media to urge his own Government cough up the cash to build a long-awaited road to alleviate congestion between his town and neighbouring Bolton.
I tested the big wine subscriptions and one beat the rest by miles
Wine subscriptions are more popular than ever, but the value and quality vary. I tested the biggest names to see which ones are worth your money and which offer the best bottles.
A disgraced former Wigan police officer jailed for drug dealing is ordered to pay up £75k in ill-gotten gains
A cocaine-addicted former Wigan detective who abused his position by stealing cocaine from the evidence store at work and supplying it on the streets of Manchester has been ordered to pay back over £75,000 – or face more time in jail.
Retired fireman wins £120k BMW X5 prize with BOTB
A fire service veteran has won a BMW X5 and cash bundle worth nearly £120,000 in a surprise BOTB doorstep reveal.
Wigan beauty business, Enhanced Beauty by Megan, brings high-end treatments to the community
Residents in the Wigan area now have access to a new standard of beauty and skincare, thanks to the growing success of Enhanced Beauty by Megan, a locally-run studio offering a wide range of professional lash, brow, and skin treatments.
A Wigan man has been granted conditional bail after denying he launched a serious attack
A 38-year-old from Wigan has denied launching a serious attack on another man.