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Can you help find relatives of a Leigh pensioner who died earlier this week?
Police have asked the public for help after struggling to find any surviving relatives of a Leigh pensioner.
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Vodafone Business broadband deal cuts prices in half for 12 months
Small businesses can cut broadband costs with 12 months at half price on selected Vodafone Business fibre contracts
I’m stocking up on this £3.99 instant-shine car polish while I can
The CarPlan Demon Shine instant polish has fallen to its cheapest-ever Amazon price making it a standout buy for car cleaning fans
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Greater Manchester steps up support for taxi drivers with new £4.45m vehicle fund
Greater Manchester is stepping up its commitment to support locally licensed taxi drivers, with plans to launch a new £4.45m fund to help them upgrade to cleaner vehicles.
This Nivea night cream might be the smartest thing I add to my shopping basket
For skin that’s starting to feel a little drier this can make a difference by morning.
L’OR Barista Sublime coffee machine drops to £49.99 in 55% Amazon deal
Amazon shoppers can save £60 on the L’OR Barista Sublime as the popular pod coffee machine hits its lowest price in months
The Simply Be dress I’m treating myself to this pay day - perfect for Valentine’s Day
This stunning Simply Be dress is the kind of dress you will keep in your wardrobe forever.
West Lancashire College hosts T-level early years networking event
West Lancashire College has hosted a T-level education and early years networking meeting for teachers and assessors across the region.
Greater Manchester Police's Chief Constable is knighted by the Princess Royal and pays tribute to his huge team
Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson QPM has paid tribute to the thousands of officers and staff he has served with throughout his career, as he was formally knighted by Anne, Princess Royal at St James's Palace.
Police rushed to a Wigan medical centre amid reports of a man with a hammer making threats
Police were called to a Wigan health centre following reports that an armed man was making threats.
The Greater Manchester four-mile concrete bus track that has become an unintended hotspot
The Leigh Guided Busway scheme has been in existence for just under a decade
More than a quarter of holidaymakers visit the same destination every year
Research reveals more than a quarter of holidaymakers visit the same destination either every year, or every other year.
The owners of a Wigan cafe and cocktail bar have announced it will shut at the end of the week
A popular cafe and cocktail bar is set to close within days – much to the dismay of its customers.
Wigan councillor ‘abused, followed, and threatened’ on the street as MP says 'I will not tolerate this’
Makerfield constituency MP Josh Simons said such behaviour 'does not represent' the vast majority of Wiganers and called for 'respect, decency, and humility'
A Wigan MP speaks out after a councillor was followed, threatened and abused in the street
An MP has said that a Wigan councillor was allegedly subjected to threats and followed while on the streets this week.
Anker Prime 26K 300W power bank review: charging taken to extremes
Anker’s Prime 26K power bank offers enormous power output, smart safety features and desktop dock support - but it comes at a premium price
Police uncovered cannabis plants at a Wigan borough property after reports from suspicious members of the public
A man was detained by police after cannabis plants were found at a property in Wigan borough.
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These are the best-selling vacuums on Amazon right now and number eight is a standout bargain
From sub £20 handhelds to powerful Shark uprights these are the vacuum cleaners Amazon shoppers are buying most right now
‘They’re robbing the poor to pay the rich’: Council pleads for more powers to control 24-hour gambling centres
The deputy leader of Wigan council said there was no need for to have slot machine arcades open 24-hours, seven days a week
This Blink outdoor camera and video doorbell bundle is just £46.99 on Amazon
This Blink bundle includes an outdoor camera and video doorbell for £46.99 making it a cheap way to add smart security at home