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One of 20 new Asda Express stores opens its doors in Wigan
A supermarket giant has opened a new convenience store in Wigan.
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Smilie Teeth Whitening: smile confidently for every occasion this season
Smile confidently this winter with Smilie teeth whitening kit.
Marks and Spencers names two desirable Wigan borough towns it could open stores in the future
Two areas in Wigan borough are among several locations shortlisted as potential sites for new Marks and Spencer food stores.
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Patients and visitors at Wigan's hospitals are being asked to wear face masks to prevent the spread of flu
Face masks have been reintroduced in parts of Wigan’s hospitals amid rising cases of flu and respiratory infections.
BBC radio's flagship political debate show Any Questions is coming from Wigan tonight and tickets are still available
Attention Wigan borough: you’re invited to take part in a live broadcast of Radio BBC 4’s Any Questions tonight!
Why more people are turning to expert financial advice as Britain’s money map shifts
As Britain undergoes a huge shift in who holds wealth, from generations to gender, more people are realising they need expert financial guidance to make confident decisions about mortgages, pensions and long term plans.
Parents outsmarted by their children when it comes to animal knowledge
Children know more about the animal kingdom than their parents, according to research.
See inside this amazing £3 million dream home someone will win for just £10
A newly built £3m dream home in the Chilterns is the latest jackpot from Raffle House — and a £10 ticket could even net you a second home in Cornwall
'Distressing sight' as goose shot in head with crossbow
Locals say efforts to help the bird have been unsuccessful
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HASK Argan Oil review: affordable haircare that feels premium
It turns out you don’t need expensive salon products to get glossy, healthy-looking hair — this affordable range might be all you need
Manchester council responds after mum left 'with nothing' slams being told to move miles away
Fortunately, the family survived the house fire
Missing man tragically found dead after six-day police search
'Lovely' 71-year-old Alan had been reported missing in Wigan six days ago
Very sad news as police report that they have found the body of a missing Wigan pensioner
Police searching for a Wigan pensioner who disappeared six days ago have confirmed that a body found earlier today (Thursday December 11) is his.
The meeting that saw a gangster's girlfriend arrested and a Manchester drugs empire crumble
Nine people are being sentenced for their role in the £1.8m operation
A homeless man accused of shoplifting will be back in court later this month
A man has appeared in court to face six charges of theft.
A man was detained by police after they seized watches and designer goods in a raid
Police seized designer goods worth £21,000 and high-value watches when they carried out a raid in Wigan borough.
Pictures never before seen online of Leigh Gilded Hollins Primary pupils in 2013
The Wigan Observer's Class Act picture profile of borough school and nursery children has been a staple of the paper for many years.
St John Rigby visual arts students help curate major exhibition at Turnpike Gallery
Three talented visual arts students at Orrell St John Rigby College, Cara, Matilda, and Elena have played an exciting role in re-curating The Drumcroon Collection at Turnpike Gallery in Leigh.
Wigan borough man is cleared of a sex offenders register breach - because he wasn't on it anymore
A Leigh man has walked free from court after being cleared of breaching the terms of the sex offenders’ register.
Schools sent into lockdown as police scrambled to men with 'crossbow'
The suspects were taken to custody and remain there for further questioning