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A Wigan borough shopping centre has scooped a national award recognising its charitable efforts
Leigh’s Spinning Gate shopping centre has announced its latest awards success.
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The £6.8m school expansion plan in a part of Wigan borough where demand for places is set to outstrip supply
A primary school is set to be expanded as predicted figures show there will be a future lack of spaces in the area.
A580 East Lancashire Road in Lowton has reopened after a three-car crash
Part of a busy dual carriageway in Wigan borough was closed after a crash involving three cars.
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I've found the perfect Joe Browns outfit or spring/summer - no matter what the weather does (aff)
I’ve found my new favourite spring/summer outfit in Joe Browns new season 2026 collection.
Wigan Council's long serving leader announces he isn't going to seek re-election
The long-serving leader of Wigan Council has revealed his intention to step down at next month’s elections.
Boots £10 Tuesday: Make-up, skincare and haircare faves from No 7, Nivea, Garnier and NYX (aff)
Hurry! Today is your last chance to save with Boots' £10 Tuesday beauty deals - and now you can get delivery via UberEats.
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Emma launches spring sale with up to 35% off mattresses and savings over £600 (aff)
Emma has launched a limited-time spring sale with big savings across mattresses beds and bedding before the April 20 deadline
East Lancashire Road closure RECAP as route shut towards Manchester
A stretch of the road is shut near Wigan
Amazon slashes Philips electric shaver prices by up to 62% in limited-time sale (aff)
Amazon has dropped prices on three popular Philips electric shavers with savings of more than 50% across the range
Free tool helps small firms cut energy bills and go green in under an hour
Small businesses can create a tailored plan to cut energy bills and reduce emissions in under an hour using a new free online tool.
Wigan employer Calisen appoints Dr Diane Bitzel as first chief technology officer
A major Wigan employer has appointed its first chief technology officer.
Amazon's number one bestseller Ryanair cabin bag is now on sale for less than £10 (aff)
The bestselling cabin bag for Ryanair passengers is on sale on Amazon right now.
I tried a free Purplebricks virtual house valuation – and I was surprised at how easy it was
A virtual valuation with Purplebricks offered a fast, accurate house price estimate without the usual estate agent pressure
Concerns have been raised about water at a Wigan nature reserve after the death of a pet dog
A Wigan dad is urging pet owners to be vigilant after the death of a much-loved dog.
Marks and Spencer: Bikinis now have 20% off in the M&S sale - see our top picks (aff)
Selected bikini now have 20% off at Marks and Spencer, including swimwear from premium brands Freya, Fantasie, Seafolly and Elomi.
NHS sends expert teams into crisis-hit hospitals in 'unacceptable' corridor care crackdown
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Wes Streeting says the NHS has vowed to end corridor care
Hair removal that may actually be painless and can be done at home - meet Keskine IPL machine (aff)
The Keskine IPL machine could be the answer you are looking for if you’d like full body hair removal to actually be painless.
Coffee and tea lovers, there's a way to keep your daily drink and whiten your smile too (aff)
Years of drinking coffee or tea can leave teeth looking dull and stained, but there is a way to fix it with SmilePro.
Get two free lottery tickets with this Health Lottery code on The Big Win (aff)
A simple code unlocks two free tickets for a £25,000 daily lottery draw through The Health Lottery
Do not enter water warning after death of beloved family dog at beauty spot
After the death of seven-year-old springer spaniel Angel, dog walkers at Three Sisters nature reserve in Wigan are being asked to keep their pets on leads