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'Five years on from Covid-19 and the NHS still hasn't recovered – but it's Amazon Prime culture now'
After coronavirus, being a GP changed, says Dr Helen Wall – and we might never get back to how things were
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First-time buyer sales in Wigan lowest since 2017
First-time buyer mortgage sales in Wigan were at their lowest level since 2017, new figures show.
Our home was used to film Netflix's 'Adolescence' - I was star-stuck when Stephen Graham walked in
A family’s home near Leeds was used to film Netflix's Adolescence - they had to move out for three months, but got to keep some of the props like Owen’s bed and the curtains.
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Wigan dad's killer refused leave to appeal against conviction and sentence
A woman who conspired with her then partner to murder a Wigan dad will not be allowed to challenge either her conviction or her life sentence.
Stolen dog breeds 2025: Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts - including the loyal Labrador
A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024 - here’s the top 10 stolen dog breeds last year and what you can do if someone steals your dog.
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Secret UK nuclear bunker sparks Ministry of Defence interest amid Russia-Ukraine war
The nuclear bunker would have housed Queen Elizabeth if the city had been attacked while she was in residence.
Serial Wigan thief jailed and barred from Robin Park for five years
A Wigan woman who admitted to a series of thefts from shops and mugged another woman for her mobile has been sent to prison.
Scot Lane and St Edward's: 18 pictures of much missed Wigan primaries
Poignant memories will be awakened by these pictures of two schools in Newtown which are no longer with us. Scot Lane Primary and St Edward’s RC Primary were both closed in the early 2000s during an education shake-up which saw the creation of the new Westfield Primary at Norley.
Wigan brute sentenced for 'reprehensible' harassment of ex
A Wigan man has been sentenced for a catalogue of “reprehensible” abuse towards his ex-partner.
Pothole payouts: Wigan Council £53k damages bill
Wigan Council has spent more than £1.1m on pothole repairs and seen a staggering rise in the number of compensation claims lodged against it for damage caused by the craters in the last three years.
13 buildings in Wigan that are listed
Wigan is home to hundreds of historic buildings that have been listed.
Over-55s flats plan for former Wigan care home
A former Wigan care home would be razed and replaced by 11 apartments for the over-55s if Wigan Council approves new plans.
Great British Spring Clean returns to Wigan for 2025
It’s nearly time for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, and Wigan Council is encouraging everyone to get involved.
Wigan flat fire: man rescued and treated for smoke inhalation
A man was taken to hospital after firefighters rescued him from a smoke-filled Wigan home.
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Five best Mother’s Day beauty boxes from £20 – and they’re worth over £100
Treat mum to one of these luxury beauty boxes for Mother’s Day – worth up to £215, from just £20
7 tech gadgets I’m hoping drop in price for Amazon Spring Deal Days 2025
Spring Deal Days are coming – here are 7 tech gadgets I’m hoping to grab if the price drops next week.
Unclaimed lottery prizes: National Lottery unclaimed tickets, EuroMillions winnings - UK Lotto jackpot news
There are unclaimed fortunes waiting to be claimed - check now before it's too late 🎟️
Get your skin summer-ready with this spring skincare and hair removal routine
Switch up your skincare for spring and get glowing, hair-free skin in time for summer.
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200mph electric air taxi could soon connect cities to major UK airports
The air taxi company says they expect to offer prices “comparable with existing premium ground ridesharing options”.
Going Green: Help planet go green by installing a heat pump
“I want to ditch my old gas boiler for a more eco-friendly system. Should I replace it with a heat pump?” For decades, gas boilers have been the standard way to heat our homes, but if we are to slow the effects of climate change, we have to get off gas and move away from these polluting heati...