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Police searching for missing 12-year-old Wigan boy
Police say he has links to Harehills, Gipton and Seacroft
TOG24 shoppers can get this Breton striped long-sleeve top for just £8 in the outlet clearance sale
TOG24 has cut the price of its this classic Breton style long-sleeve T-shirt to just £8, making it this essential autumn wardobe addition extremely affordable.
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Your toddler may be learning these 6 things while they play with LEGO DUPLO
Building, storytelling and experimenting can all help toddlers develop new skills. Here are six things children may be learning while they think they’re simply playing.
Emergency services attended a car crash in Wigan, with one person seen by paramedics
Emergency services were called to a collision on Red Rock Lane, Standish.
1,200 HGV journeys, 775 metre trains and 30 metre warehouses: The plan for Wigan's farmland
'We can't survive as things stand around here. The roads are absolutely clogged day and night.'
Leigh man who made indecent images of children receives suspended prison sentence
He was given a 15-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.
Bought a printer recently? This overlooked offer adds three free months of ink
Anyone buying an eligible printer this autumn could postpone the cost of replacement ink, although a short registration window makes the offer surprisingly easy to miss.
Wigan hospital workers scaled 15 mountains in a day to raise thousands for a charity close to their hearts
Wigan hospital trust is thousands of pounds better off thanks to a team of staff who were sponsored to take on a multiple Welsh moutains challenge
Wigan man charged with strangulation walks free when prosecution offers no evidence
Christopher Bradley, 65, of Thicknesse Avenue, Beech Hill, was cleared of the charge after the prosecution offered no evidence at Bolton Crown Court.
Wigan life half a century ago is the focus of this collection of pictures from the mid-1970s
Looking back at what was happening in Wigan in the mid-1970s.
Woman lost more than 8st without jabs by doing 30 minute exercise each morning
Megan Winstanley, 31, lost over eight stone after implementing key exercises into her lifestyle
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Explore the 10 oldest yet still beautiful buildings in Wigan borough
Wigan borough's rich heritage spans centuries, with 10 of its oldest buildings dating back to the medieval and Tudor eras, a testament to the region's architectural history.
Wigan man given suspended prison sentence for being involved in the supply of cocaine
He was given a three-year prison sentence, suspended for two years.
Neglected land in Wigan has been transformed into a woodland space in a community project
The transformation is the result of a collaborative effort between Ataraxia For All CIC and Wigan Council volunteers, who worked together to improve the site and create a welcoming woodland clearing.
Residents speak out against plans for a huge rail freight interchange on Wigan farmland
Residents are concerned about a proposed rail freight interchange on the Wigan/St Helens/Warrington border.
Andy Burnham takes part in Great North Run for homelessness charity
“When I’m doing my job, I can hardly give up halfway round, can I?”
£100m Manchester city centre scheme among latest Greater Manchester plans
These are all the latest scheme put before councils across the city-region
Wigan police seize an e-bike capable of reaching 70mph which could pose a 'serious risk'
“These bikes pose a serious risk to riders and the community, and we’ll continue to deal with them robustly.”
What should toddlers play with at 18 months, two and three? LEGO DUPLO sets explained
Toddler play changes surprisingly quickly. From stacking first bricks to inventing stories and experimenting with ramps, here’s how LEGO DUPLO sets are designed to grow with children from 18 months to three and beyond.