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Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

An aerial view of the former Ravenhead Brickworks on Chequer Lane, Up Holland, which could be razed for a large new housing estate

Former brickworks could be flattened for new housing estate

The victorious A&T team taken at Hull. From the left, John White, Oscar Belt, Ed Morton, Frank White. Photo courtesy of Mike Hack.

Astley & Tyldesley clinch league title

Ella Hunter with Taste of Diamonds

Wigan physiologist in Horse of the Year Show

Student Ben Pringle who achieved 5 gold medals at the event.

Karate club and school host martial arts contest

Some of the victorious A&T riders

A&T stars help the North to Battle of Britain triumph!

Culture secretary and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy says that hosting Olympics and Paralympics in the North of England would give the region a huge boost

Nandy suggests hosting Olympics in North

Award win for Wigan and Leigh College

College apprenticeship provision feted at awards night

GALLERY: Are YOU in our 42-strong Wigan Athletic fans gallery from Port Vale?

An artist's impression of the new Fettlers market hall

Hospitality operator pulls out of new market hall

Action from A&T's famous track

A&T welcomes revamped cycle speedway comp

Mortgage specialist Sam Fox says the North is outperforming the South in the housing market, and four towns and cities are leading the way

Why the North is outperforming the South

Last year, Batley ARLFC Under 8s were announced as the winners of the competition.

Train company offers grassroots rugby league clubs chance to win kit, training e...

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Andy Burnham with bronze statue

Bronze bust of Greater Manchester mayor unveiled

The 15 best Christmas markets in the North of England for 2025
Our pick of the best Christmas Markets and fairs coming to the North of England this festive season
Benjamin Jackson

Elizabeth Gibson at her Wigan Waterstone's book-signing

How life, upbringing and environment have influenced Elizabeth's work

After a fabulous launch last month Wigan Artisan Market at the Cotton Works is back!

Wigan Artisan Market is back this Sunday at The Cotton Works

Down to Earth has secured a three year deal

Flagship arts and culture scheme secures £1.2m investment

Expect to see UK wrestling on free TV, as North Wrestling grapple with their biggest challengers yet - the Dragons!

BritWres Report: North Wrestling profile and upcoming UK events

Emily Burgess on the No. 1 podium at the 2025 Women's World Cycle Speedway Individual Final

Astley & Tyldesley win under Gin Pit lights as Burgess enjoys lap of honour

Independent Street Events launched its artisan market in Wigan

Triumphant launch of new artisan market

John Hilton in training for his epic trek, complete with a 30kg beer keg on his back

Grieving dad takes on gruelling trek for new baby loss cause

The screen-free teen!

Keeping screen-free teens occupied

The UK's best towns and villages, according to Which? readers, have been named

The 9 best towns and villages in the North

Walk the Walk is available in paperback and on Kindle from Amazon.

Chorley yoga teacher and reflexologist releases first book documenting her epic ...

The North & Scotland Individual Championships' Over-40s podium at Gin Pit

Gin Pit hosts successful North & Scotland Individual Championships
Gin Pit welcomed a great day of racing on Sunday, August 3, as Astley & Tyldesley hosted the North and Scotland Individual Championships.
Mike Hack

Total Fitness Wigan Pool

Total Fitness swim academy safety sessions for local pupils this summer

A new report reveals how badly constipation affects the nation

Elizabeth with A love the weight of an animal.

Local poet to launch first book

Wiganers pictured on their holidays in 1966

People have had their say on where the South ends and the North begins

Where does the South end and the North begin? The public have spoken

Elena Dyball, business manager for Manchester at Bookmark, outlines how to tackle the education crisis in Greater Manchester

Meeting Greater Manchester’s education recruitment crisis head-on

Craig Mahon is the new manager of AFC Fylde

Ex-Wigan Athletic star's nephew is new manager of National League outfit!

Driveways info will help northern local authorities with EV charging

Rachel Reeves announces a £15.6bn cash pot to invest in Northern transport.

Rachel Reeves' £15.6bn pledge to transform Northern transport

Ambassador Ambition ship

I discovered the magic of cruising Northern Europe and you will too

Bickershaw Festival 1972: retro picture special

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

Deliveroo has agreed a £2.9bn takeover.

Business in two minutes: Deliveroo takeover and northern start-up boom

Breck's donation to Holly's Hearts

Wigan charity among five to benefit from Lancashire developer's Easter egg donat...

Lewis with his mum

Wigan man running the London Marathon

Leigh Film Factory's auditorium

Film Factory open evening to screen Conclave

Kate Kerrigan

Award-winning writer's hit comedy show comes to Wigan & Warrington

Northern has issued a "do not travel" warning for its Wigan to Leeds service

Storm Eowyn: rail bosses urge passengers not to travel on Wigan service

Northern have announced a massive Rail Sale

500,000 half-price train tickets up for grabs - how to get the deal

Current approaches to tackling school absences are falling short

Early intervention is key to turning tide on school absence – leading academic

North is the Night by Emily Rath

North is the Night by Emily Rath: book review

Northern customers have reported more than 32,600 items of lost property in two and a half years

Weird and wonderful things left on local trains

The Met Office has warned of snow across the UK this week.

Warnings issued as UK set for heavy rain, wind and snow this New Year

A driver was caught eating cereal at the wheel

Drivers filmed eating cereal and typing on tablet on motorways

Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK

All aboard? The 17 least used railway stations in the North of England

Omaze latest house giveaway is a Hollywood style mansion in The Wirral

Gorgeous Omaze Wirral £3m home giveaway all you need to know

West Lancashire College has recently become the proud winner of the BIBAs 2024 Skills Provider of the Year Award.

West Lancashire College recognised with award win

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