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A miniature Dachshund has been savaged by two other dogs on a Wigan street
A Wigan woman’s pet miniature Dachshund was left with serious injuries after it was mauled by two other dogs.
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Amazon cuts heated blanket to £23.79 in limited-time end-of-season clearance deal (aff)
A popular electric heated blanket has dropped to under £24 on Amazon, offering a rare late-season bargain before spring arrives
I'm an ex-hairdresser and this hairdryer is the best for professional results at home - now 60% off (aff)
Shoppers can't get enough of this ‘powerful’ hairdryer from Amazon.
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Boots £10 Tuesday: Hair saviours to add to your beauty routine
Hurry! Today is your last chance to save with Boots' £10 Tuesday beauty deals.
Half of young adults have had to move back in with Mum and Dad to save cash
Young adults have had to move back in with mum and dad according to new research.
Amazon Spring Deal Days 2026: dates confirmed as retailer reveals brands, discounts and early deals (aff)
Amazon has revealed when Spring Deal Days 2026 will begin, which brands are included and how shoppers can access the biggest discounts
Passengers evacuated from an Atherton double-decker bus after it catches fire
Passengers were led to safety after a double-decker caught light on a journey through Wigan borough.
Josh Simons MP: This Government is taking action to reform the SEND system so it works better for families and children
Just over a year ago I met with local parents and representatives from Wigan Parent Carer Forum to hear first-hand about how the system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) isn’t working for them.
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Now’s the time to prep your legs for skirt wearing season - 25% off Cremo shaving products (aff)
I think men’s razors work better for smooth legs so I’m choosing Cremo this skirt season.
This is how unaffordable renting has become across Greater Manchester
Rent costs are climbing across the region year after year, much faster than wages are
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Why some people choosing Gut Wealth for gut health and everyday wellbeing (aff)
More people are prioritising gut health here’s why supplements like Gut Wealth are gaining attention.
Fowl play as chickens are dumped at a park near Wigan
A community came together to rescue six chickens who were abandoned at a park near Wigan.
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UK startup Payr raises $2.1M to bring credit cards to the $165B UK rental market
The startup is challenging the rent payment experience.
Horse racing fans will be flocking to Benidorm to watch the Cheltenham festival
Horse racing fans will be flocking to Benidorm to watch the Cheltenham festival – as punters shun the event over steep pricing.
Actors Awards 2026: Michelle Williams leads the pink dress trend - Here's how to get the look for spring (aff)
Pink dominated the 2026 Actor Awards red carpet, with stars embracing blush and bubblegum tones – and this £65 lace wrap midi dress taps straight into the season’s biggest, most wearable trend.
Plans revealed for a ‘national DIY retailer’ to move into Leigh’s former Cineworld building
A former cinema which has stood empty for more than a year could be converted into a large DIY store.
Plans for ‘national DIY retailer’ to move into Leigh’s recently closed Cineworld building
The cinema closed last year after operating in the town for 14 years
Holy macaroni: Britain’s most popular regional delicacies revealed – how many have you tried?
Macaroni pie, Eccles cake and the Wigan kebab are among Britain’s most popular regional delicacies, a poll has revealed.
The pupils of Marsh Green Primary School are the latest in our Class Act spotlight
Marsh Green Primary School’s motto is: Achieve, Believe and Celebrate. Pupils and staff strive every day to be “The Best That They Can Be.”
Lost shops: 40 nostalgic photos chart the rise and fall of UK high street giants we all remember
They were the bastions of the British high street that have gone but are not forgotten.