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I've tried every Jawhara perfume – but there's one fragrance I can't stop wearing
Why this Jawhara Sweet Dates became my favourite fragrance from the collection.
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Ten toys and games under £10 that will keep kids entertained all summer holidays
From reusable doodle boards to creative kits and garden games, these affordable buys could help fill rainy afternoons, long journeys and screen-free downtime.
This is why the emergency services were searching the canal in a Wigan village
Emergency services descended on a Wigan village to search the canal amid concerns there was a body in the water.
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Enjoy an authentic Italian meal at Wigan's Nuovo Sorrentos restaurant with up to 43% off
A new dining deal offers discounted vouchers to use on everything from handmade pizzas and pasta to seafood and chicken dishes.
'Black widow' fraudster who swindled pensioner out of nearly £300k before going on the run arrested in Tenerife
Pamela Gwinnett is brought back to the UK to face justice
If you love fresh, dewy-looking make-up these e.l.f. Cosmetics products could be worth adding to your routine
Glowing, fresh-looking skin remains one of the biggest beauty trends, but achieving a dewy finish doesn't have to mean overhauling your entire make-up routine. Sometimes, it starts with the products you use before and after applying your make-up.
Wimbledon keeps avocado on the menu for future championships
Avocado was briefly removed from Wimbledon’s menu last year.
A 58-year-old Leigh man has died and police want to find his next of kin
Police are trying to find the next of a kin of a 58-year-old man from Leigh.
I'm going to run 95 miles in 72 hours to raise money for a Wigan boy with a rare condition
A keen runner is taking on his biggest challenge yet to support a Wigan boy with a rare disorder.
Parents say they are left with 'no justice' as their daughter's killer walks from court with suspended prison sentence
The family of a mum killed by a “remorseless” speeding driver said they will never feel closure after he walked free from court.
Staff and pupils at a Wigan school are celebrating after receiving an award from the British Council
A Wigan school has scooped a top award from the British Council.
STEM Festival 2026 inspires high school pupils to consider their future careers
West Lancashire College held a STEM festival for high school pupils.
Hong Kong Fashion Fest to return in September 2026
The festival will be held with the theme ‘rhythm of the heart’.
Wigan Autistic Theatre Company promises 'a very special night' celebrating musical theatre
A great night celebrating musical theatre is being held by Wigan Autistic Theatre Company.
Wigan Infirmary has opened a new £3.7m diagnostics hub to cut waiting times for patients
Wigan Infirmary has a new £3.7m diagnostics area which should provide a host of benefits for patients.
iFAST Global Bank expands Worldwide Scan and Pay with cashback offer
iFAST Global Bank has expanded its cross-border payments service to China.
This simple travel trick means you're online almost as soon as you land and also avoid roaming charges
Whether you're trying to order a taxi, find your way to your hotel or message loved ones to let them know that you've arrived safely, this simple travel tip could help you get online quickly, and save you both time and money.
Nanny Diaries: so many advantages to teaching children how to use Makaton sign language
In this week’s Nanny Diaries, Emma Appleton shares the benefits of teaching Makaton sign language to children.
Travellers flock to Reykjavik and Cantabrian Coast for the solar eclipse
Reykavik and the Cantabrian coast are the top destinations to see the 2026 solar eclipse.
Jo Platt MP: confronting accent discrimination from Leigh to Westminster
In this week’s MP column, Leigh and Atherton’s Jo Platt discusses accents.