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Meet the new home tech designed to meet the evolving demands of modern households, especially for pet owners, and it's just £159.99
The Ultenic U20 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is designed to meet the evolving demands of modern households, especially pet owners.
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Every railway station in the Wigan area ranked according to train cancellation rates
New figures reveal which Wigan railway stations have the most cancellations.
‘This is THE best steamer ever’: Stacey Solomon’s ironing replacement is now £37.99
Stacey Solomon says she no longer uses an iron thanks to this handheld clothing steamer - and now it’s on sale on Amazon
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London named the most 'World Cup-mad' city in the UK
London has been named the most World Cup-mad city in the UK, followed closely by Liverpool.
Review: First look inside one of the UK's new Charlotte Tilbury counters at Boots
We were invited inside one of the first Charlotte Tilbury counters to open in Boots, giving us an early look at the luxury beauty shopping experience that thousands of fans have been waiting for
Nine pieces of Greater Manchester history at risk of being lost forever
Pubs, an old bank, and an elegant shopping mall are on a national at risk list
The Latic fanatic, the killer driver and the family left to pick up the pieces
After repeatedly running Darryl Tomlinson over, Megan Murphy stepped out of the car, lied to police then called a pal to say she had run over a 'smackhead'. In an interview with the Manchester Evening News, Darryl's dad reveals the impact of his loss and Murphy's callous actions
Amazon cuts Philips air purifier to £119.99 as hay fever sufferers snap up selling-fast deal
The Philips air purifier could help hay fever sufferers tackle pollen and dust at home, and it’s now on sale in a limited-time Amazon deal
Amazon bestselling Ryanair cabin bag cut to £17.84 in limited-time luggage deal
This Ryanair-friendly bestselling underseat backpack is now discounted on Amazon, with the green version currently offering the lowest price
Amazon cuts price of eufy robot vacuum with nearly £300 off in almost 50% deal
The smart eufy robot vacuum promises a spotless home with minimal effort thanks to its automated cleaning, emptying and drying system
Aion V review: the Chinese EV with an eight-year ace card
Aion’s new electric SUV enters a crowded market with strong efficiency, generous equipment and an ownership package few rivals can match
Fabulous and rare pictures of Wigan pre-school tots in 2014
We’ve a pre-school retro special with this latest gallery from the Wigan Observer Class Act archives.
Amazon’s bestselling fitness tracker slashed to £79 in 44% off limited-time deal
The Amazon number one bestselling Fitbit is now £79, offering health tracking, sleep monitoring and GPS for more than £60 less
HelloBaby 6-inch baby monitor falls to £52.49 in Amazon deal
Featuring a six-inch display, remote camera controls and night vision, the HelloBaby video baby monitor has been reduced by 25% on Amazon
M6 RECAP as all traffic held after 'multi-vehicle' incident on carriageway
There are miles of congestion on the network this evening
I never travel without these 11 holiday essentials that make packing lighter and trips easier
From keeping cool in the heat to staying charged, crease-free and camera-ready, these are the products I have found are worth packing when you go away.
In her latest Nanny Diaries column, Emma Appleton explains the importance of the Nanny Association
Emma Appleton flies the flag for the Nanny Association and its key role in the sector
Working in Wigan in 2026: an honest look at the borough's jobs market
How healthy is the Wigan jobs market in 2026, and where is the real work hiding once you look past Heinz and the rugby? Here is the grounded, no-spin picture of who is hiring across the borough and what they actually pay.
Jimmy Choo designer perfume drops under £40 in Amazon’s 25% off limited-time deal
The 40ml Jimmy Choo designer fragrance is now available for less than £40, offering a cheaper way to buy luxury scent
Mosley Common residents invited to nominate a good cause for £500 donation
A developer working in Wigan borough is asking locals to come up with nominations for a cash donation.