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Predator groomed and raped girl, 13 - then 'panicked' after mum traced phone to his house
'Dangerous' predator Chris Wearing groomed the girl on social media before helping her book a train from Wigan to his house
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Is this gold plectrum coin the ultimate collectable item for Elvis fans?
You could own a stunning gold Elvis coin in the shape of a plectrum for just £39.99 - and there’s a way to get a free version, too
The Quay Hotel and Spa in Conwy: Stunning sunsets and tasty treats with touch of idyllic Welsh luxury
I've discovered a little slice of heaven in north Wales where the beautiful location is hard to beat and the hotel rises up to match its perfect surroundings.
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Screen time: how to reduce screen time at work when you're sitting at your workstation - eye strain symptoms
Discover how to stay healthy, focused and stress-free in a screen-filled workday 💻
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Energy bills support scheme: full list of firms offering support this winter - including Octopus and Ovo
Support schemes can help you stay warm and save money ❄️
Wigan schools and college step up security after knife incident
Some of a Wigan community’s schools and a college tightened security after it was reported there were youths in the neighbourhood armed with knives.
Whelley in decades past: vintage pictures of a Wigan community
These black and white photographs present various slices of life in Whelley over several decades.
Newborn girls in Wigan predicted to enjoy fewer healthy years
A girl born over the three years to 2023 in Wigan is likely to enjoy a shorter healthy life than one born a decade ago, new figures suggest.
Dad and lad’s January crunch challenge for poorly children
Fit dad Matt Bowman and his teenage son Bailey began their 2025 with a bang - and a crunch - by challenging themselves to a month of sit-ups and press-ups to raise money for their local children’s hospice, Derian House.
Wigan man in the dock for assaulting woman and damaging her TV
A Wigan man awaits his punishment after he admitted attacking a woman and damaging her television.
Feeling ruff? Guide Dogs reveal how dogs feel the January blues too
New research from Guide Dogs shows how dogs sense and mirror human emotions, with January being a tough time for owners and their pets
Morrisons launches new discreet online prescription service for sexual health, weight loss, and menopause
Supermarket claims its new online clinic makes it much easier to order prescriptions for health and lifestyle conditions, including embarrassing health problems
The UK's 20 top universities according to the Sunday Times - as UCAS university application deadline looms
Students are urged not to leave it to the last minute, with the deadline just one week away 📝
Here's how to get 1Gb broadband for £1 per month for a whole season
We’ve found a company with an introductory offer that seems too good to be true - here’s how it works
Paedophile who groomed and raped Wigan 13-year-old is jailed
A paedophile who pretended to be a teenager in order to groom a Wigan borough schoolgirl before raping her will spend a long time behind bars.
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Waitrose coffee: free loyalty scheme hot drink offer explained, do My Waitrose customers need to buy something
Enjoy a free hot drink at this supermarket, no purchase necessary ☕
Review: Nissan Juke
Julie Marshall enjoys driving Nissan’s new yellow Juke
Sexual harm prevention order breach admitted by Wigan man
A Wigan man has admitted to breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
Wigan train stations to form part of Bee Network expansion plan
Train stations in Wigan will be part of a step-by-step plan to bring rail into the Bee Network by 2028.
Screen time: 11 ways mobile phone use impacts children - according to Parliament's Education Committee
The House of Commons' Education Committee took a deep dive into the effects of screen time on children last year 🔍