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Regeneration specialist transforms derelict Pit Pony Inn site into 22 affordable homes in Wigan
A total of 22 affordable homes have been created on the site of a former Wigan pub by regeneration specialist Watson
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A Wigan school trust cricket day celebrates a community partnership during a local club's centenary year
A group of Wigan schools joined in a local club’s centenary celebrations as they took part in their third annual cricket day
Andy Burnham latest LIVE as Rachel Reeves 'won't be Chancellor' and leadership rival rules himself out
Andy Burnham is widely expected to become the next Prime Minister
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Staff from a Wigan creative arts college are taking part in a 25-mile walk for the town's Rotary Club
Energetic staff from a Wigan’s TMP College are to be sponsored for a 25-mile walk in aid of the town’s Rotary Club
Award winners at Wigan hospital trust's estates and facilities day celebration event
Estates and Facilities colleagues at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) have been recognised at a special celebration event, to mark Estates and Facilities Day
Wigan’s Joe ‘The Real Deal’ Peel earns England Boxing call-up
A 20-year-old Wigan boxer and his club are celebrating after he received a call-up to represent his country
The Makerfield by-election sparks a Brazilian booking for a Wigan chimney sweep
The power of advertising has been demonstrated by the international inquiries a Wigan chimney sweep has received - including one from Brazil - since one of its hoardings appeared in the background of an Andy Burnham by-election rally clip
A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder
A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.
Hong Kong unlocks new opportunities with Central Asia
A high-level Hong Kong business delegation's visit to Kazakhstan has unlocked new opportunities.
Prime Day deal cuts Dyson Airwrap i.d. by £100 on Amazon
The Dyson Airwrap i.d. has received one of its biggest Amazon discounts in recent months, with shoppers able to save over £100 ahead of Prime Day.
One in six adults feel the summer never quite lives up to expectations
One in six adults feel summer never quite lives up to expectations - despite it still being the nation’s favourite season.
Darren Jones urges Andy Burnham to set out plans as he rules out leadership bid
Senior minister Darren Jones has urged Andy Burnham to set out more of his economic policies after ruling himself out of the race for the Labour leadership.
Review: Ashley James fronts Pour Moi campaign celebrating confidence over perfection
From colourful bikinis to supportive lingerie, TV presenter Ashley James has curated a collection focused on helping women feel comfortable and confident in their own skin
A premium Samsonite suitcase has landed in the Prime Day sale and travellers are taking notice
Amazon Prime Day has cut the price of this Samsonite Flux Spinner suitcase, offering a rare chance to save on premium luggage from one of the most trusted travel brands.
£15 Raffle House deal gives entrants two chances at winning £2 million dream homes
The five-bedroom Dorset property joins a £2 million Cheshire home in a limited promotion that doubles the usual number of entries available for £15
Amazon cuts palm-sized Jackery power station by £72.99 in Prime deal
The travel-friendly battery can charge three USB devices simultaneously and weighs less than 1kg, but the 52% discount is reserved for Prime members
Prime Day Deal: This Caso juicer is the kitchen appliance I never knew I needed
The easy to us juicer creates delicious drinks at home and now in the Prime Day sale.
Heatwave favourite La Roche-Posay SPF50+ drops below £12 in Prime Day deal
A favourite among skincare experts and beauty shoppers, La Roche-Posay's bestselling SPF50+ sunscreen has received a substantial Amazon discount just as summer temperatures rise.
Amazon Prime Day deal slashes viral Medicube skincare device beauty insiders can't stop talking about
The social media-famous Medicube Age-R Booster Pro has received one of its biggest discounts yet, with Amazon cutting nearly half off the Korean beauty device ahead of Prime Day.
This Aerolite underseat suitcase, designed for Ryanair’s free cabin bag rules, is on Amazon sale
With airlines tightening cabin bag rules, this hard-shell underseat suitcase, which is in the Amazon Prime Day sale, could be a useful buy for travellers trying to keep holiday costs down.