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Florist wins coveted RHS honour

Andy Burnham gave a speech in Gravesend, Kent on Friday

Burnham to promise ‘breathing room’ as he becomes PM

Joan Diggles from Wigan celebrates her 100th birthday

Joan celebrates 100th birthday

The newly appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mark Llewellin DL

New High Sheriff strikes a chord with George Formby Society

Scriveiner's pens are Amazon's best sellers - and you only have to pick one up to realise why

I ditched cheap biros for a £50 Scriveiner pen – now I can’t go back

Maggie and Bill Ogden

Royal card for diamond anniversary couple

Sir Billy Boston with the Mayor of Wigan Coun Jenny Bullen and her consort Coun Andrew Bullen at a ceremony unveiling his amended Believe star

Amended star and plaque for Sir Billy Boston

Billy Boston admiring the wagon with his wife Joan

Firm unveils new truck wrapped in Sir Billy Boston livery

Tim Sherriff was awarded an OBE

Former headteacher ‘really surprised and delighted’ by OBE

Members of the Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club

Wigan-based Cycling Club receives Royal seal of approval!

Sebastian and Lydia at young Talent Expo

Young actors Sebastian Winfield and Alexia Davies shine in Royal YouTuber Lydia ...

Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path: North West. NATIONAL TRAIL – Cumbria, Lancashire and Merseyside Coast

Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path: book review

Fairhaven Housing’s managing director, Andrew Atkinson, with 100-year-old Jean Hardon. Photo: Fairhaven Housing

Parbold centenarian celebrates 100th birthday in style

(Photo: DANIEL SORABJI/AFP via Getty Images)

Last £1 coins with late Queen enter circulation, and may be worth more

Prof. Sanjay Arya OBE with His Majesty, King Charles III

Top medic receives royal honour from The King

Until a few months ago 105-year-old Edna Fairclough was still living in her own home in Appley Bridge

Local 105-year-old is mourned
A Wigan widow who enjoyed the rare honour of receiving landmark birthday cards from two UK monarchs has died at the age of 105.
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Sir Billy Boston and wife Joan arrive at the Brick Community Stadium for the Sir Billy Boston tribute game on July 11

The Bostons so grateful to Warriors and Wigan community after knighthood

Sir Billy Boston stands with wife Joan, son Stephen and daughters Karen Murray and Christine Davies after receiving his knighthood

Sir Billy Boston's son speaks about visit to Buckingham Palace

Sir Billy Boston stands with wife Joan, son Stephen and daughters Karen Murray and Christine Davies after receiving his knighthood

In pictures: Sir Billy Boston receives knighthood

Billy Boston receives knighthood

Until a few months ago 105-year-old Edna Fairclough was still living in her own home in Appley Bridge

Edna gets birthday greetings from second monarch on 105th birthday

The Right Reverend Ruth Worsley becomes the interim Bishop of Liverpool and Bishop of Wigan

First Bishop of Wigan appointed

Free coins are available in limited quantities - you just need to pay a small postage fee

How to order a free 'gift to the nation' commemorative coin

The view from the Castle Hotel over Windsor Castle and the Guildhall. Credit: Castle Hotel

The historic Windsor hotel that is a must-visit for Royal fans

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The King’s Speech time and how to watch it

Jake Daniels-Shipsmith with his incredible city map which he has been working on for seven years.

Detailed map of imaginary city took teenager seven years to draw

(Photo: Chris Fairweather/Royal Mint)

King Charles £1 coins enter circulation - and could be worth hundreds
The first £1 coin featuring King Charles could potentially become a valuable collectible 🚨
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(Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

'Rare' banknotes featuring new King auctioned for nearly £1m

Alison McKenzie-Folan and Marie Lyon have both been recognised in the King's birthday honours list

Campaigning mum and council boss among those recognised in birthday honours

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue with her CBE

MP collects CBE medal at Windsor Castle

This is when banknotes with the face of King Charles will come into circulation

This is when new King Charles banknotes will enter circulation

Prostate cancer: All of your questions answered

Prostate cancer: What it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.

What cancer could King Charles have?

Brian McDonald has received the Nuclear Test Medal for his time on Christmas Island

Veteran shares experiences of nuclear testing as he receives medal

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained - including a new Pope and a new king. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained

Carrie Byrom, founder and director of Stable Lives

MBE for founder of Wigan charity for her work to improve mental health

Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Wigan borough MP recognised for public and political service in New Year honours

Stable Lives director Carrie Byrom welcomed Princess Anne to Parbold Equestrian Centre in 202

Charity bosses and MP among Wiganers named in New Year honours list

Jack Fletcher celebrates his 100th birthday at Shawcross care home

Royalty and rugby players pass on their best wishes as great-grandad turns 100

Sali Thomas, head of nursing and operational manager at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, at Buckingham Palace

Wigan nurse joins King Charles III to celebrate his 75th birthday

The One House volunteers celebrate receiving the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Wigan community centre with 'big, big heart' receives top award from the King

Petr Limonov will perform at Parbold Village Hall on Saturday October 21

Visa issues thwart concert by world-famous pianist

Veteran Alan Evans, 85, with his Nuclear Test Medal

Top honour for Wigan veteran who tested for radiation during nuclear tests

Queen Elizabeth’s death date & cause of death

Justin Trudeau and Sophie first started dating in 2003 and got married two years later - Credit: Getty

Breaking Canada PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie to separate after 18 years

GALLERY: Wigan cadets hold parade to celebrate the King's coronation

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King Charles makes major change to royal family’s summer tradition

The Trooping of the Colour is set to take place this weekend with an iconic flypast

Everything you need to know about Trooping the Colour flypast

Alex Johnson with son Jack

Mum who set up charities after son's diagnosis gets OBE from King Charles III

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, with a childhood drawing of Queen Elizabeth II drawn by a very young King Charles.

Childhood drawings by King Charles to fetch thousands at auction

King Charles has decided to ride in Trooping the Colour, the first time in 30 years (Pic:Getty)

How to watch Trooping the Colour 2023 - BBC announce full details

Norman and Doreen Whittle

Wigan couple celebrate 70 years of marriage

Upcoming UK bank holiday’s

Bank holidays 2023: When is the next UK bank holiday?

Queen Elizabeth II Coronation carriage and procession coming through Admiralty Arch on the way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace

A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation

Some bank notes are no longer legal tender, as well as old-style £1 coins - but don’t worry, as you can still exchange them at these banks and other places.

Banks that will still exchange old £1 coins as well as £10 & £20 notes

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