Cost of living

Coun Gambles and council leader Coun Molyneux with council officers

Here For You campaign reaches multi-million pound milestone

A plate of fish and chips. (Pic credit: Leon Neal / AFP via Getty Images)

The tips and discounts that will get you a cheap local takeaway

Escape to the Canary Islands this October

Bargain breaks: Low-cost autumn holidays for last-minute sun

Selling your home can be expensive

How much it costs to list your house on Purplebricks

Aldi September offers range from household cleaning to DIY and renovation

The household bargains you'll find in the middle aisle for autumn

Shoppers could save money on their groceries from supermarkets, like one shown here

Weekly shop savings near you on Amazon - if you know where to look

Colder months ahead and a rising energy cap will mean increased bills this winter

Could installing a heat pump be the answer to rising energy bills?

Donations from Home Instead Wigan

Wigan home care company teams up with local foodbank in worthwhile new project

56% of adults are now prioritising drinking at home rather than at pubs.

Charity boss raises concerns about drinking habits in cost-of-living crisis

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

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

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

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

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living

Erin and Ruby Cunliffe and their friend Lexi Smith have made a large donation to The Brick

Pageant girls make generous donation to food charity

Members of the community enjoy a brew, biscuit, watch tv and chat at the first Warm and Cosy event, held every Wednesday 1pm to 3.30pm at St Judes Social Club, Poolstock, Wigan.

Safe space to keep warm opens in Wigan

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

The unnamed woman from Lancashire said she has gone from turning away one child a month from school lunches, to up to 15 every day as the cost of living crisis bites.

Heart-breaking footage as Lancashire dinner lady breaks down

Heart-breaking footage has emerged of a Lancashire dinner lady who was asked about her personal experiences of the cost of living crisis.

Iain Lynn

Are you shocked at rising food prices?

Cost of living: Hacks to make your food last longer

A flashback to the successful Easter HAF session

Summer food and activities scheme for youngsters struggling to make ends meet

Wigan Warriors - Kris Radlinski and Cade Cust and Kerri Pegg, Kevin Barr and Dianne Worsley from The Brick

Charity launches bid to end child poverty with help from Wigan Warriors

Last week, the cost of filling up a family car topped £100 for the first time in this country

An expert has revealed how to make a tank of fuel last up to 40 per cent longer

Families are feeling the pinch as the cost of living escalates (photo: Adobe)

Warning to UK re cost of living pressures - 'the worst is yet to come'