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Travellers are 'very happy' with this easyJet size-approved cabin bag - now on sale on Amazon (aff)
This cabin bag, which is available in multiple colours, has been made to fit within easyJet size guidelines and it’s now on sale.
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An 80-year-old woman is still fighting for her life after a six-car crash in Wigan
A pensioner remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious crash in Wigan.
What time local election 2026 results are due for each area of Greater Manchester
Polls close at 10pm today, but it might be a bit of a wait to find out who your new councillor is
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Meiyume opens new London beauty innovation hub in Mayfair
A new client-facing space for insights-led innovation, turnkey development and beauty collaboration.
DJI launches Osmo Mobile 8P with smarter AI tracking and remote filming
Creators can now unlock next-level gimbal features with Osmo FrameTap, ActiveTrack 8.0, and Apple DockKit
HONOR expands UK line-up with new smartphones, tablet and AI gadgets
Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR today introduced the new HONOR 600 Series to the UK market.
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order
A man has been jailed for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for prolific shoplifting in areas next to Wigan borough.
Family pay tribute to 54-year-old man who died following a collision in town near Wigan borough
The family of a man who died in a collision near Wigan borough has paid tribute.
How a newly-arrived Wigan student came to love his adopted town's dialect and accent
Dan Rooney, college student based in Wigan but born 12 miles away in Burscough gives his view on his adoptive town's dialect and accent and how he's come to love them.
A top performing Wigan school gains academy status
Top performing school, Hindley Junior and Infants, is beginning a new phase in its history after joining the Collaboration Trust
Mourners are invited to wear bright colours and take flowers to the funeral of a pensioner found after a police search
Funeral details have been announced for a pensioner whose body was tragically found days after he was reported missing.
A 91-year-old is to cycle through Wigan on a 500-mile charity bike ride
Wigan will be on the route of an amazing 500-mile bike marathon by 91-year-old Tony Newton in aid of Chorley’s youth zone
Financial Matters with Fairhurst Accountants: practical advice on how to tackle late payments
Wigan-based Fairhurst Accountants give their top tips on how to deal with late payments
The tragic death of a 'happy-go-lucky' Wigan man who faced mental health struggles when his relationship ended
A Wigan man described as a “gentle giant” was struggling with his mental health and the breakdown of a “toxic” relationship in the months before he died, an inquest heard.
The best powerbanks to keep your phone fully charged while you're travelling (aff)
These powerbanks will make sure you’ve got the charge you need in your phone while you’re on the move.
A spectacular blaze engulfing a van as Wigan firefighters douse it with hoses is caught on film
A van was destroyed when it burst into flames on a Wigan supermarket car park.
M&S launches ‘Summer of Love That’ campaign with Amelia Dimoldenberg (aff)
The Chicken Shop Date host launches new M&S summer campaign.
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Powering family adventures this May: why portable energy from Jackery is the ultimate outdoor essential
Whether it’s a spontaneous beach day, a countryside escape or a celebration in the garden, UK families are making the most of the warmer weather and longer days.
Get glowing skin on the go with this best-selling e.l.f. travel kit - now on sale on Amazon (aff)
The e.l.f. SKIN Brightest Besties Duo is a travel kit made for glowing skin on the go - and it’s on sale on Amazon right now.
Firefighters battle through the night to put out a blaze at a derelict Wigan borough farm
Fire crews have been battling for more than 13 hours now to control a blaze at an abandoned Wigan borough farm.