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Childhood, motherhood and heartbreak all feature in a Wigan woman's debut book
Meet Wigan mum Lisa Baugh who is about to publish her first book and it is very autobiographical
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Health column: Places are now available on five new well-being courses
In this week’s health column, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust looks at its Recovery Academy.
Two false imprisonment charges have been brought against a young Wigan man
The case of a young Wigan man charged with twice assaulting a woman held against her will is sent to the crown court
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A 17-year-old is in custody after denied he robbed a Wigan boy of his e-bike
A youngster is behind bars until his next court appearance after pleading not guilty to an e-bike robbery
A popular Wigan midwifery leader retires after 50 golden years in the NHS
Tributes have been paid to a senior Wigan medic after half a century of service to the NHS
Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV review: big, clever and surprisingly sensible
The Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV is big, bold and packed with clever touches. It may cost around £50,000, but against pricier seven-seat rivals it starts to look like a very sensible choice.
Did you know Bunches does more than flowers? The online shop also sells plants, hampers and cards
Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.
New city centre skyscrapers among latest developments across Greater Manchester
These are all the latest developments tabled with local authorities across the city-region
Every Ofsted school inspection report published so far this month in Greater Manchester
The government watchdog has issued its lates verdicts on schools across the region
Wigan’s Santa to a Senior 2026: help us make Christmas brighter for older people across Wigan borough
Home Instead Wigan is calling on the local community, businesses and supermarkets to help bring Christmas cheer to older people who may otherwise face the festive season alone.
Young volunteers enjoy dancing and party games as they celebrate five years of their Wigan group
Hindley Green Junior Volunteers started five years and a celebration was held to mark its anniversary.
Hindley misses out on the final of national railway competition World Cup of Stations 2026
The World Cup of Stations 2026 will announce its winner on Tuesday.
Leigh police officers track down and charge 30-year-old with vehicle theft
The Leigh South Neighbourhood Team have charged a man with vehicle theft and fraud by false representation
A young Wigan man has denied committing rape when he was a teenager
A young Wigan man has appeared before a judge to deny raping a woman more than three years ago
A new column reveals why Wigan Borough Community Safety Partnership plays a pivotal role in residents’ lives
By Julie Middlehurst, assistant director infrastructure and regulatory services and chair of Wigan Borough Community Safety Partnership
A jail sentence is imposed on an "irrationally jealous" Wigan domestic abuser
A 27-year-old, said to be subject to “irrational jealousy” and subjected his then partner to years of domestic abuse is put behind bars
We've found a few half-term beach breaks starting from just £99 - but they're running out
Families looking for a last-minute half-term escape can still find Parkdean Resorts beach breaks from £99, with some accommodation sleeping up to six people.
I use face mist every day and this e.l.f skincare spray is on my autumn shopping list
I spray my face morning and night, and this e.l.f mist has caught my attention as the weather gets colder.
Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles
Half of Brits regularly clock into a ‘second shift’ - putting in 214 extra hours in the evening per year to pursue side hustles and passion projects.
This expandable Kono Ryanair cabin bag which shoppers say is ‘great value’ is now 48% off on Amazon
The Kono cabin bag has an expandable design for extra packing space, and the black version is now £13.99 in a limited-time Amazon deal.