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Police in Wigan recover car after vehicle 'driven erratically during the night'
The car was found abandoned
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Nivea Q10 serum for mature skin falls to £8.40 in Amazon deal
More than 1,000 bottles of the dermatologically approved Nivea Q10 formula were bought through Amazon during the past month
National Dash Cam Day: £50 Miofive 4K dashcam falls to £9.99 - but for one day only
Miofive is cutting two of its compact cameras to less than £16, while Road Angel, GKU and Ottocast are joining the one-day sales event
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SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard review: The smart weather station that does far more than forecast
The SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard looks like a premium weather station, but its ability to automate your home and control smart devices makes it far more useful than first impressions suggest.
Murder suspects bailed after man dies after alleged assault in Wigan
Brian Cunliffe passed away on Sunday August 2
Andy Burnham’s first PM salary donation goes to grass roots rugby league club
The new PM has ledged to donate 15 per cent of his MP salary to good cuases in his Makerfield constituency
Plans for huge 526-home development and link road to be built on fields in Ashton-in-Makerfield
Bellway Homes will launch a consultation later this month on its plans for the farmland
Vantrue Pilot 2 review: The dashcam bringing thermal imaging to everyday drivers
Thermal imaging gives the Vantrue Pilot 2 something genuinely different in a crowded dashcam market, but its premium price means it won't suit every driver.
The Great Wake Up Debate: Rob Beckett and Holiday Inn Express uncover the wake up rituals defining the UK
As summer travel heads into peak season across the UK and Ireland, Holiday Inn Express by IHG has teamed up with comedian Rob Beckett to uncover the rituals and habits that people wouldn’t dream of changing: and asking is there actually a right way to start the day?
Ryanair travellers are snapping up this underseat cabin backpack on Amazon
Amazon shoppers say this compact Ryanair-compatible backpack easily packs everything they need for a long weekend while staying within the airline's free cabin bag size limits.
PM Andy Burnham welcomes arrest of four men in probe into huge illegal dump in Wigan
Four men have been arrested as part of an investigation into large-scale, illegal dumping of waste at a site in Wigan.
Four men arrested over infamous Wigan illegal waste dump
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has spoken after officers detained the suspects
Man, 44, arrested after early hours fire rips through beloved John Bull Chophouse in Wigan
He remains in custody for questioning after emergency services were called at around 4am on Tuesday
Why the Yoto Player became my favourite screen-free alternative to tablets for my son
Looking for a way to reduce your child's screen time? One mum explains why the Yoto Player has become a favourite family essential for stories, music and screen-free fun.
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder are bailed as inquiries continue into 56-year-old's death
Murder squad detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a 56-year-old man after a “disturbance” in Wigan.
Police reveal a man has been arrested in connection with a fire at The John Bull Chophouse
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and other offences following the fire at historic Wigan pub The John Bull Chophouse.
Punters gutted as the 'best pub in Wigan' hit by fire
Firefighters worked overnight on the John Bull Chop House
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester tickets cut by up to 33% in summer deal
Here’s an extra idea to help keeping the kids entertained during the summer holiday.
Leigh Film Factory offers free cinema tickets to over 60s with help from Dame Judi Dench
Leigh Film Factory launches a scheme offering free cinema tickets to residents aged 60 and over, thanks to Dame Judi Dench's generous donation.