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‘Disgust’ as flytipping blights Wigan’s ‘jewel in the crown’

Masses of household waste, industrial cabling and vehicle parts have been dumped at the Three Sisters park in Wigan in recent weeks

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The best gradual tan moisturiser which gives a natural glow now has 50% off on Amazon (aff)

Garnier Summer Body Gradual Tan Moisturiser, which is the best I have used, now has 50% off on Amazon.

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Police issue statement on Reform UK energy prize draw in Wigan

Nigel Farage has said he is 'not in the least bit worried' with the prize draw stunt in Wigan

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Police reviewing report over Reform UK energy prize draw after Nigel Farage visited winners in Wigan

Police are reviewing a complaint about Reform UK’s offer to pay the energy bills of an entire street for a year as part of a prize draw.

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I just spent a day punishing all-season tyres - and now I won't buy anything else

A hands-on test at Donington Park puts all-season tyres through their paces on track and off-road

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Clever way to access Apple AirPods 4 from £2.99 a month with no upfront cost (aff)

A flexible subscription deal lets shoppers get AirPods 4 from £2.99 a month with no upfront payment

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A smoke alarm caught the attention of a neighbour when a fire broke out at a house in Leigh

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a house after a neighbour heard the sound of a smoke alarm.

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Wigan council local elections 2026 candidates list in full

Voters will elect a third of the councillors for the borough on Thursday, May 7

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‘Disgust’ as widespread fly tipping blights a nature reserve in Wigan

Visitors to a Wigan nature reserve have noticed an upsurge in fly tipping.

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Get a Blink outdoor 4 camera and free video doorbell for £34.99 - 71% saving (aff)

Amazon shoppers can snap up a Blink Outdoor 4 camera and free video doorbell bundle for £34.99 while stocks last

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Safest places to live in the North West: The 11 areas with the lowest violent crime rates

The North West boasts arguably England’s most breathtaking scenery, and is one of the most welcoming parts of Britain.

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Police investigating suspected arson attack as Wigan club goes up in flames

The Whelley Labour Club caught fire sending plumes of smoke into the air

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Health bosses urge Wigan residents to only visit A&E for emergencies during doctors' industrial action

NHS Greater Manchester is urging people to help ease the pressure on busy hospitals this weekend by only attending A&E for emergencies and to know where to go for health advice.

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The full list of candidates standing in Wigan Council local elections in 2026

The candidates hoping to win a seat on Wigan Council in next month’s local election have been confirmed.

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A dog trainer has been jailed after animals were found with neck injuries from a training collar

A dog trainer has been jailed for six months after the RSPCA investigated cases of canines in his care with neck injuries from the use of training collars.

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A main road in Wigan was closed and a man taken to hospital after a motorbike crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash on a main road in Wigan.

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Blockchain for Good Alliance hosts summit at the House of Lords

The global non-profit initiative hosted their first Impact Leaders’ summit.

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A chance for Wigan folk to sing along with their favourite musicals

Wish you could sing those fabulous songs during a show and not be told to sshhh? Well now you can!

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Revealed: the cheapest places to buy petrol in Wigan and the price rises since the Iran conflict began

Fuel prices are continuing to rise due to the war in Iran, so we have pulled together a list of the locations across Wigan offering petrol at the lowest cost.

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This at-home teeth whitening kit is replacing £300 dentist visits and it's only £2 per treatment (aff)

SmilePro’s at-home teeth whitening kit which gives ‘amazing’ and ‘quick’ results now has 50% off in the sale.