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Reform MP Sarah Pochin pens letter to female voters in Makerfield on her party's policies for women and Labour's record on the subject
A Reform MP has written a letter to the women of Makerfield which has been posted on social media and will be handed to female voters in the run-up to polling day.
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A Wigan student unable to vote in the Makerfield by-election discusses the lowering of the voting age
Wigan and Leigh College student Penelope Davies discusses the forthcoming lowering of the voting age to 16 and what impact it might have had if introduced in time for the Makerfield by-election and she and her peers had been eligible to vote
New Yoto releases I’m loving and why the Yoto player is a parenting must-have in our home (aff)
My son and I already love our Yoto Player, and these latest releases have gone straight onto our wish list.
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Police seized three vehicles in a plain-clothed operation after concerns were raised by residents
Illegal e-bikes, e-scooters and off-road bikes were seized by police as they cracked down on anti-social behaviour.
The Father's Day posting deadlines everyone needs to know in 2026 (aff)
Leave it too late and Dad's gift may not arrive in time – these are the final posting dates you need to know for Father's Day 2026
Honey Legal and Portcullis announce formal partnership
Honey Legal and Portcullis formalise probate handover after a year-long trial.
A Wigan community gathered in its holocaust memorial garden to remember famous diarist Anne Frank on what would have been her 97th birthday
School pupils and politicians were among those gathered for a Wigan ceremony remembering the brave and famous schoolgirl diarist Anne Frank who died at the hands of the Nazis in the Second World War.
Aldi’s £16.49 gin crowned ‘Best in Britain’ – beating bottles almost double the price
Hold onto your tonic, gin lovers! Aldi’s beloved Specially Selected Haysmith’s London Dry Gin (£16.49, 70cl) has been crowned ‘Best in Country’ at the prestigious World Drinks Awards, officially making it the best classic gin in Britain.
Father's Day: Aldi launches range including huge Godfather Steak and new 'Flat Iron Man' Steak
Aldi is raising the steaks for Father’s Day this year with a mouth-watering range of premium cuts, meaning shoppers can treat their hero at home for less.
Health column: WWL’s lived experience partners are leading the way in patient‑powered change
Joanne McAllister, head of patient experience and engagement at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL).
RBC Capital Markets named Precious Metals House of the Year
The bank was recognised for it’s client-led solutions.
Tony Porter Ponders: army woes, a tour of the Market Hall, Haigh success and a big square
Columnist Tony Porter has his say on the armed forces crisis, Wigan market hall and Plantation Gates
Wildlife columnist Graham Workman reports back from Norway where he met an extraordinary bird
In his latest Nature Notes column, wildlife expert Graham Workman reports back from Norway where he encountered an extraordinary bird called the wryneck
XTransfer marks European milestone at Money20/20 Europe 2026 with strategic banking partnerships
XTransfer, the world's leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, marked a milestone in its growing European presence at Money20/20 Europe 2026 in Amsterdam.
This £19.99 sun lounger could transform your garden for less (aff)
With an adjustable sunshade and fully reclining design, this affordable garden lounger is made for summer afternoons spent doing absolutely nothing
This 4p competition could land you two dream cars worth £70k (aff)
A competition offering two very different performance cars – or a sizeable cash prize – is attracting plenty of attention among motoring fans
The £109 garden shed deal helping homeowners tackle outdoor clutter (aff)
From lawnmowers to gardening gear, this weatherproof metal shed could help transform cluttered outdoor spaces into organised storage zones
This £9.99 suitcase deal could be the easiest travel upgrade you'll make this summer (aff)
Whether it's a city break or a family getaway, this under-£10 suitcase deal could make travelling a little smoother
This new meal delivery service is designed for people who don't always have time to cook (aff)
From 30-minute recipe kits to ready meals that heat up in minutes, Grubby is designed to fit around the realities of modern life
Russell Hobbs 8L family air fryer drops below £65 in Amazon deal (aff)
Families looking for a larger air fryer can currently pick up this Russell Hobbs model for less than £65 thanks to a substantial Amazon discount