Consumer

The NatWest in Ashton

Town to be left with only two banks after NatWest makes ‘disappointing’ decision George Lythgoe

Work has now begun on Mill One at Eckersley Mills

An exclusive look round Wigan's biggest ever restoration project Charles Graham

An artist's impression of how the new Lidl and Starbuck drive-thru in Platt Bridge would look

New Lidl and Starbucks drive-thru could be coming to Wigan George Lythgoe

(L-R) Ann and Pete Quigley with Brenda Wainwright standing at a bus stop on Market Street, Atherton

The Wigan borough town where people feel trapped by public transport George Lythgoe

Former rugby star Andy Gregory was co-organiser of the disastrous event at Ewood Park

Wigan rugby legend backer of SummerFest fiasco is declared bankrupt Alan Weston

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs Jacob Little

The White Lion pub, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington

Shock as popular Wigan area pub-restaurant is put up for sale Charles Graham

Loading up the Holland's pies on the drone for delivery (photo: Ben Frith)

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s a pie! Nigel Booth

New Bickershaw ostmaster Jeeva Muthulingam

Wigan post office reopens after moving just a few doors down the same street Charles Graham

Property Care Association CEO, Steve Hodgson

Wigan: Trade body reports 2022 as the "year of condensation" Hannah Kiddle

Work under way at Robin Park to create Wigan's new Taco Bell drive-thru

Work has begun on one of Taco Bell's first North West drive-thrus - in Wigan Charles Graham

The new vending machines have already proved a success in Manchester

Wigan railway station welcomes new eco-friendly and cashless vending machine Charles Graham

Last year saw demand for puppies increase massively

Here are the 10 most expensive breeds of adorable dog since lockdown sent prices... Iain Lynn

An artist's impression of what part of the Galleries25 project will look like on completion

Cost of multi-million pound town centre redevelopment could still change George Lythgoe

Which car will be most popular in 2023? (above) (photo: Adobe)

Predicting most popular cars for 2023 market Nigel Booth

Nearly a half of Brits are worried about losing their job (photo: Adobe)

Nearly half of Brits are worried about losing their job Nigel Booth

Redmans cooked meats and bacon stall closes on Saturday February 11

Another Wigan Market name to go: Covid, demolition and price hikes all blamed Charles Graham

A Wigan town hall meeting heard that youngsters had previously been sent into shops asking to buy booze or cigarettes

Minors used as ‘bait’ find stores selling alcohol or tobacco illegally George Lythgoe

The section of The Galleries between Shoezone and Adrenaline is attacked by heavy plant

Dramatic new pictures of Wigan's shopping centre demolition Charles Graham

In survey Audi A1 was car with the lowest running costs (photo: Adobe)

Data reveals UK’s favourite cars that cost you most and least to run Nigel Booth

The former Marks and Spencer M&S shop, Standishgate, Wigan - the windows are used as an art space with regularly changing exhibitions.

What should replace these 16 empty premises? Michelle Adamson and Sian Jones

The Elephant replaces the disgraced Rice Bowl and offers both Chinese and Thai takeaway food

New business moves into the space previously taken by "worst takeaway in Wigan" Charles Graham

J's News and Booze is to be the home to Bickershaw's post office

Wigan post office to move a few dozen doors down the same road Charles Graham

Barry Rigby (left) celebrated his latest success with the Piemaster Tony Callaghan (right)

Pie is the limit for newly crowned three time world champion Matt Pennington

The TSB bank branch in Pemberton will close in May

Wigan to lose yet another bank branch Charles Graham

Start the year off by downloading a digital budget planner (photo: Adobe)

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living Nigel Booth

Mike Matthews says 2023 is a big year for the Grand Arcade and the town centre as a whole

Major new tenant plans for Wigan's largest shopping centre Charles Graham

The highly anticipated Barbie movie is released on July 21, and sales for the iconic character are anticipated to sky rocket. As well as Individual dolls, the Barbie Malibu House Playset is a consistently popular choice for fans, currently on sale for £68.99.

Here are the toys that are set to be must buys this year Matt Pennington

UPDATE: Latest pictures of continuing demolition work at Wigan's former Galleri... Michelle Adamson

An artist's impression of how part of the completed Galleries25 complex will look

Council gives dates for work on £130m Wigan town centre redevelopment completion George Lythgoe

Many will need to stock up today

Which supermarkets are open on New Year's Day and what the opening times are Adam Lord

The founders and former owners of Prospect Brewery, Patsy and John Slevin who sold their business in 2019

Real ale chief calls for Government aid to stop more brewers from going bust Charles Graham