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A road closure warning has been issued as works to improve traffic flow at a notorious Wigan junction nears completion
Motorists have been warned that one of Wigan’s busiest roads will be closed for two nights as works aimed at easing traffic troubles near their end.
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40% Off New Look dresses: The Black Friday Deals I’m adding to my shopping basket
The Black Friday Deals I’m adding to my shopping basket from New Look - now 40% off.
Ring Doorbell drops to £39.99 in huge Black Friday deal - its lowest price ever
Amazon has slashed the 2024 Ring Battery Doorbell to just £39.99 — a huge 60% Black Friday saving and only the second time the price has dropped this low
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Fire TV Stick 4K drops to £24.99 in huge Black Friday streaming deal
Amazon has slashed the price of its Fire TV Stick 4K to just £24.99 for Black Friday, making it one of the best-value streaming upgrades of the sale
Speed cut to 20mph and hundreds of homes among planning, licensing and road closures across Greater Manchester
These are all the significant developments tabled with council across the city-region recently
Forget tired, dry and dull skin - this Boots beauty box has got everything you need to get your glow back
This Boots beauty box has everything your skin needs (and more) for the festive season.
All the Greater Manchester businesses forced to call in administrators last month - full list
Insolvency-related problems rose by 26 per cent in the north west in October, the second highest figure in the UK
Police issue investigation update following devastating nightclub blaze
The site has been deemed unsafe following the fire
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10 of the best spots for Sunday roasts in the UK named - according to DesignMyNight
Here is where you can find a delicious roast dinner 🍴
Wigan's King Street remains closed for safety reasons after last night's blaze at Jak's
A blaze at a former Wigan nightclub has forced the continued closure of one of the town centre’s main streets.
Co op: thousands of new supermarket apprenticeships announced for 2026–2030 - how to apply to jobs and careers
The retailer is backing thousands of life-changing apprenticeships across retail, care, and community roles 🌟
Almost four in 10 consumers admit to Black Friday regret from impulse buys
Almost four in 10 consumers admit to Black Friday regret after splurging on impulse buys.
Major fire in Wigan's nightclub street
Emergency services are tackling a major fire in Wigan town centre tonight (Sunday November 23).
LIVE: 'Avoid the area' warning amid major fire in Greater Manchester town centre - latest updates
A road is closed on Sunday morning
Emergency services swarm town centre as major fire engulfs closed nightclub
An investigation was underway on Sunday
Review: Genaura Next-gen Smart Face Serum delivers impressive results in just 25 days
A month-long test of the Levagen+ Smart Face Serum shows transformative improvements in smoothness, redness, hydration and fine lines — backed by glowing user reviews and clinical data
You didn't grow up in the 60s if you don't remember doing any of these 11 things
Life was very different back then
'Prevent the spread': Norovirus early symptoms as infections start to rise this winter
Cases of norovirus are highest among children 🤢
Winter Fuel Payment: do you have to spend 2025 DWP heating allowance payments on energy, home bills?
Far from being ringfenced for bills, Winter Fuel Payments are a flexible boost you can tailor to your home and health ❄️
Andy Burnham's plan to change Greater Manchester forever
The mayor has unveiled a new model for economic growth with a first-of-its-kind fund to back projects in every part of the city-region