Homes and Gardens

The application to build six detached homes in Whelley has been submitted to Wigan Town Hall

Six new detached homes planned for New Springs

Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill

Eight places to pick up a real Christmas tree

Winter Stags Blue Double Reversible Duvet Cover Bedding Set.

Black Friday: Happy Linen Company making bedtime a dream

A man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods

Police recover stolen goods during dawn raid

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GMP is taking part in a national operation to tackle personal robbery

National robbery week of action returns

The average Wigan house price in September was £185,678, Land Registry figures show – a 0.3 per cent increase on August.

House prices increase slightly

Vax Onepwer Edge Dual Pet & Car cordless vacuum.

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Green light for Northstone's Popple site in Atherton

Plans for energy efficient homes given the green light

Hoodie Blanket.

For the ulimate comfort and warmth check out the winter range from kudd.ly

Kilner offers so many choices.

Kilner Jar helping generations to successfully preserve and store food

Claire, husband Sean and 19-year-old daughter Joy-Anna featured in the new Channel 5 reality show Wife on Strike (Picture: Channel 5)

Wife on Strike review: Enough to turn anyone into a feminist

Homes in Logwood Place, Worsley Hall, was hit by fire several years ago. This is the proposed replacement

Old council homes could make way for two new Wigan blocks of flats

What the new 34-home development off Alderley Lane in Leigh could look like

Frustration after a controversial housing development is approved

The front of the van has been stolen in the early hours of Monday morning

Woman issues appeal for help after front of partner's van is stolen

What the new 34-home development off Alderley Lane in Leigh could look like

D-Day for controversial housing development
A decision on a new housing development that has stirred up controversy in Leigh is due to be made by the planning committee.

Wigan Council representatives host an event for residents as part of the authority's cost of living campaign

Cost of living campaign helps surge in welfare support

People are urged to keep their car keys out of sight

Police urge residents to remain vigilant after attempted burglary

Gardens at Hindley station

Railway station receives RHS praise

Officers delivering a talk to children at St John's CE Primary School

Youngsters learn dangers around fire safety

Pit Pony

Plans to turn derelict pub into apartment block

The phasing out of ground rent is expected to form part of the King's speech

Ground rent to be outlawed for new houses

Regular cleaning of a patio is a simple yet effective solution

Expert insights on guarding your patio against cold damage this winter

The abandoned parade of shops in Worsley Mesnes

Old shopping precinct to be knocked down for housing

A heating engineer working on a boiler

Seven essential tips to prevent boiler breakdowns this winter

Police are urging anyone with information or CCTV to come forward

Police issue appeal following night of car crime

Paul, right with son Leon

Community to honour much-loved dad
A community is coming together to raise money for charity in memory of a Wigan dad.

Mill no1 at Eckersley's Mills cloaked in scaffolding.Trencherfield Mill can be seen top right

EXCLUSIVE: A bird's-eye view of major redevelopments

Residents are angered by new plans for 31 homes on the land of Shams Farm off Shakerley Lane, Atherton

Community in uproar as plan threatens to take its ‘last bit of green space’

Winter Stags Sherpa Fleece Throw.

Time to wrap up and think cosy nights in with Happy Linen

Water tank

Installing a tankless water heater: a step-by-step guide

A great crested newt

Newts cause delays to housing development

Wigan Enterprise Park off Seaman Way, Ince

Huge affordable housing development gets approval

A construction site off Rectory Lane in Standish

All the big developments due to be decided this week

Outdoor battery doorbell with 5MP resolution, built-in spotlight, AI human detection and two-way audio.

Outdoor battery doorbell with spotlight, AI human detection and two-way audio

A woman heating her feet on a chilly winter day

Expert shares seven essential autumn energy-saving tips for homeowners

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The Award-winning Groove Pillow.

Groove Pillow - overnight relief from neck pain whilst you sleep

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Councillors back changes to city region housing plan

House prices had dipped a couple of times in Wigan over recent months but the general trend is still upwards

Wigan house prices increased slightly in July

Overcrowding is calculated by looking at how many rooms are available in a residence and assessing whether they are adequate for the number of people living there.

Overcrowded homes by the thousand

An artist's impression of some of the new homes proposed for the former Pemberton colliery site

Developer unveils plans for more homes on former colliery estate

Paving Shopper patio

Unlocking the secrets to a successful home sale

Wigan and Leigh court

Latest court round-up

Featuring a powerful motor with 4 modes, 5 fan speeds and wide coverage, the Levoit tower fan is perfect for keeping cool in summer without any noise impact at only 28 dB.

Review: The LEVOIT 36 inch Tower Fan featuring four modes and five speeds

Site of former job centre on Liverpool Road in Hindley

Derelict jobs centre homes plan

Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced plans to repeal so-called “nutrient neutrality” rules on Tuesday.

Small amount of woodland, fields and water faced development

CGI view across the piazza of the leisure area at the proposed Eckersley complex in Wigan

Plans to transform historic mill include 800 apartments, hotel and roller rink

Latest Ministry of Justice figures show 64 repossessions were made through 'accelerated possession orders' in Wigan since the beginning of April 2019

Dozens of 'no-fault' evictions since Government's ban pledge

Jenny Winnard is a national gardening champion

Green-fingered nurse lands national gardening gong

The average Wigan house price in June was £182,676, Land Registry figures show – a 0.6 per cent increase on May.

Wigan house prices increased slightly in June

Jeff and Coun Ready at his allotment

Gardener comes top of the crops

It's this time of year that spiders come indoors

Eight-legged intruders: how to stop spiders from invading your home

Figures show 401 households in Wigan were estimated to be homeless and were owed a relief duty, which requires housing authorities to help them secure accommodation. This was up from 368 the year before.

Rise in the number of Wigan people without a place to call home

Lora Marsden hopes that more poeple can enjoy locally-created artwork in their homes.

Teacher's quest to bring original and local art into people's homes