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Government to pay for Wigan’s 25,000 tonne toxic waste dump to be cleared
As a criminal investigation into who deposited the waste continues - the Environment Agency has pledged to fund the clean up
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Council tax calculator 2026 - see how much bills will rise in every Greater Manchester borough and rest of UK
Rates are set to increase in a matter of weeks
Local Offer Live returns to Wigan borough this April to help children and young families
A free event to share the support available to families and young people across Wigan borough is back for 2026.
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An 'immersive' art installation will be created to celebrate the history of Wigan's Haigh Woodland Park
The rich history of a Wigan park will be brought to life in a dazzling art exhibition as part of its multi-million pound transformation.
A Wigan skincare creator has been named as a finalist in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards
A Wigan skincare creator is celebrating national recognition after being named as a finalist in a prestigious awards scheme.
Millions of UK drivers may be owed car finance compensation – here’s how to check if you were affected (aff)
A major investigation into car finance commission arrangements could mean millions of UK drivers were overcharged – and some may now be able to claim compensation
Wigan residents invited to nominate projects to receive £3,000 from Caremark’s Community Care Fund
Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed to support local projects that make a positive difference to people’s lives.
How to get Apple’s new MacBook Neo for £14.99 a month with no upfront cost (aff)
A clever subscription deal lets you get Apple’s new MacBook Neo for £14.99 a month without paying hundreds upfront
Alexa has just got a LOT smarter - here's what she can now do (aff)
Amazon’s Alexa+ upgrade brings powerful AI to millions of devices with smarter conversations and new features rolling out now
Met Office latest on how long glorious sunshine will last in Greater Manchester
The stunning blue skies should last a little longer
Gaslighting, warning letters and viral videos: Inside the 'cruise liner' warehouse war
EXCLUSIVE: Residents opposing controversial 60ft warehouses in Astley claim Wigan Council is trying to “silence” and “gaslight” them after a warning over social media posts, while the authority insists it is acting to protect staff from abuse and address “unsubstantiated” allegations. Ja...
Greater Manchester NHS chiefs issue vaccine supply update after Kent meningitis outbreak
The government has confirmed the situation with the supply of meningitis vaccines as Greater Manchester health bosses issued an update on the disease in the region
There's a way you can get the latest Kindle model for less than £100 on Amazon - a saving of over £40 (aff)
The latest model of Kindle can be purchased for just less than £100 right now on Amazon - if you buy the refurbished version.
We've found a four-night summer holiday in a coastal resort for just £3.71 per person per night (aff)
A four-night UK break in June starts from £89 with glamping and caravan options sleeping up to six
Every Greater Manchester borough to get a night bus in major Bee Network expansion
All 10 boroughs will have a night bus service for the first time in years
A Wigan charity boss has backed calls for improved funding for hospices
A Wigan charity boss has welcomed MPs’ criticism of health leaders for not taking the financial “crisis” in the hospice sector seriously enough.
This Bosch Tassimo smart coffee machine drops to £29.99 with £20 pod voucher (aff)
A Bosch Tassimo Finesse coffee machine deal brings the price down to £29.99 with £20 pod vouchers included making it a standout bargain
Novuna's analysis indicates up to £400 million of consumer spending links to 2026 sporting success
Novuna's scenario modelling suggests a strong GB medal haul and deep World Cup run could be associated with up to £400m of gross match and medal-linked consumer spending.
Thousands sign up for Top Buys Spring deals drop – don’t miss out
A new wave of spring deals is landing – from garden upgrades to wardrobe refreshes, this is your shortcut to the offers that actually deliver value
Brits could be sitting on up to £1.2 billion in unused supermarket loyalty points
Brits could be sitting on up to £1.2 billion in unused supermarket loyalty points, according to research.