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Boots reveals the six beauty and wellness trends set to shape 2026 (aff)
Boots has analysed data from 17 million Advantage Card holders to reveal six beauty and wellness trends set to shape routines in 2026
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Why the North is outperforming the South in the housing market - and 4 towns and cities leading the trend
The UK’s property boom has typically been centred around London and the South East.
Wigan motorists are advised to use different routes as a fallen tree blocks a road near Haigh Woodland Park
A fallen tree is blocking a road close to a popular Wigan park.
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Police have imposed a dispersal order on Leigh town centre as they tackle anti-social behaviour
Another dispersal order has been implemented in Leigh town centre to prevent anti-social behaviour by youths.
UK drivers revisit historic car finance deals as eligibility checks pass 500,000
UK drivers are increasingly going back through old car finance agreements, with more than 500,000 car finance eligibility checks now completed through Reclaim247, as public attention turns to PCP deals and wider concerns around mis-sold car finance.
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee collaborates with Bon Charge for World sleep day (aff)
Science-backed wellness tools to help Brits improve rest, recovery, and overall wellbeing.
MySweetSmile has dropped the price of its Pro Teeth Whitening Kit by 50% in the Spring sale (aff)
Award-winning teeth whitening brand MySweetSmile has cut the price of its popular Pro Teeth Whitening Kit in half for a limited time.
A Leigh man has been jailed for more than three years for possessing cocaine with intent to supply
A Wigan borough man found with cocaine worth £750 has been jailed for more than three years.
Public fights back against plans to build hundreds of homes on Wigan green belt - and turn 13th Century hall into flats
Campaigners say plans to restore the historic Winstanley Hall and build homes nearby 'risk degrading our protected land'
Leigh-based community organisation launches youth support programme after police ASB crackdown
A new outreach programme to help young people at risk of anti-social behaviour has been launched after another Wigan borough police crackdown.
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WeShop launches new UK campaign to reward new and existing users
WeShop is inviting people to benefit from the ‘Shopping Starts Here’ campaign.
A group opposes a 432-home green belt plan that includes converting a 13th century derelict Wigan hall into flats
A group opposed to a 432-home scheme in Wigan have hit out at developer’s promises to restore a run-down historic hall as part of the plans.
The top 30 moments Brits would love to freeze and relive include their first kiss
The top 30 moments Brits would love to freeze and relive include their first kiss, landing their dream job and getting the keys to their first home.
'We bought a £180k doer-upper and ripped it back to brick - there's one thing we regret'
First-time buyers Greta and Liam have spent almost four years transforming their three-bed terraced house in Liverpool. Here they talk us through the ups and downs and show us around as part of our Where I Live series
Amazon slashes Piriteze hay fever tablets to £5.79 in spring sale (aff)
Amazon has reduced the price of Piriteze hay fever tablets to £5.79 in the spring sale as tree pollen begins circulating across the UK
This £69.99 Shark cordless vacuum is Amazon's best seller (aff)
Amazon shoppers are snapping up the Shark VacMop as its price falls to £69.99 in the spring sale, making the cordless mop-and-vacuum combo one of the retailer’s hottest deals
Administrators are expected to be appointed at a Wigan family-run firm building funeral cars
A family-run funeral coachbuilding firm founded more than 75 years ago looks set to close its doors.
As Wigan residents see energy bills drop - for now - this one tip can maximise savings
With households across Wigan set to see their energy bills fall by around £10 a month from April 1, home improvement expert, Safestyle, has shared a range of simple, no-cost measures that can stretch savings even further.
Fubhub Wigan celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
More than 40 women came together at The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 at a special Fubhub Wigan networking event dedicated to connection, creativity and collaboration.
K Beauty fans rush to buy all their favourite Medicube products in Amazon Spring Deal Days sale (aff)
Many Medicube K Beauty favourites can be bought in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale - including Collagen Jelly Cream, Pore Pads and Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask.