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Wigan Wakes Week photo opportunties from 1969

Greg Campbell

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Tom Forber in action for Wigan Warriors in 2026

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Motoring expert issues urgent warning to Wigan drivers amid Storm Floris

Wigan folk ready for Wakes Weeks in 1969: retro pictures

Phil Housley plans to cycle hundreds of miles to raise money for Papyrus, a charity that helps people in mental health crisis

Ex-police officer's marathon bicycle challenge

Three generations of family celebrate Mother's Day working at Iceland

The sunsets at The Quay Hotel are stunning

Stunning sunsets and tasty treats as idyllic Welsh hideaway

The five-bedroomed house has incredible views out to North Wales

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Cars drive on snowy roads in Liverpool.

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I stayed at a unique property in North Wales that was full of character - and I would definitely go back and stay there again. (Photo: Holiday Cottages/Isabella Boneham)

I stayed at an old police station in Wales - perfect for fun days out

Claire McElroy, Store Manager, Clare's Department Store and crafters Gill Wright and Pat Freeman i

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Toddler steps onto Sandy Lane level crossing in Prestatyn, North Wales.

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Great-grandad David Aris, aged 94, becomes the oldest person to take on the fastest zip line in the world.

Watch: Great-grandad, 94, takes on world's fastest zip line

The Swill House will open in November

Cocktail bar to transform into micropub
A cocktail bar in Wigan is being turned into a new micropub.
Sian Jones

The exterior of the historic public house is due to be refurbished and another phase will create a beer garden area.

Iconic pub undergoing major refurbishment

Goats play on a slide at Manorafon Farm Park

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In pictures: Wigan folk get ready to enjoy Wakes Weeks in 1969

A pedestrian walks past a Primark store on Oxford Street, London.

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Children aged seven to 12 will be invited to go behind the scenes at easyJet’s training centre for hands-on experience with pilots, and to take the controls of an Airbus A320 flight simulator

UK easyJet flight makes emergency landing in Liverpool

Cancer Has No Place in Our Home

North West Cancer Research creates ‘neighbours’ for Antony Gormley’s Iron Men

Ryan Reynolds is aiming to take Wrexham back into the Football League. (Getty Images)

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Ausra Plungiene has been missing since going out on a dog walk in Snowdonia on Tuesday - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Body found in search for missing woman who vanished during dog walk

Matt Wooloff

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Royal Mail has issued a warning as the severe weather conditions have caused delays in some areas

Royal Mail warning as bad weather causes delays

Dog Reckless Ralph jumps in taxi & takes 100-mile ride to Manchester Airport after becoming lost from owner

Dog takes 100-mile taxi ride after becoming lost from owner
I’m a pooch, get me out of here! An adventurous dog takes a 100-mile taxi ride after becoming lost from its owner.
Will Millar

Primark has launched its first-ever online shopping experience with a new click and collect service.

Primark launches new online click-and-collect service at 25 stores

Ant & Dec announce new I’m A Celebrity show filmed in South Africa

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Wigan student's body found at Welsh beauty spot, inquest hears

Cadbury launches new Twirl flavour for a limited time only

The Inn Collection Group bought by Harris family and Kings Park Capital

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Travelodge is looking to fill thousands of positions across the UK this year, ranging from summer holiday cover to new hotel openings (Photo: Shutterstock)

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The suitcase of Blackpool rock was found at the firm’s South Promenade venue

Items left behind at Travelodges include a a suitcase full of Blackpool rock

The 2021 cast of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. (Credit: ITV)

I’m A Celebrity returns to screens after Storm Arwen forced ITV show off the air

Ant and Dec confirmed that there won’t be an episode of I’m A Celebrity this weekend (Photo: Getty)

I’m A Celebrity cancelled after contestants removed from castle due to Storm Arw...

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! is set in Gwrych Castle, Abergele, North Wales

I'm A Celebrity weekend shows cancelled due to production base storm damage

Richard Madeley leaves I’m A Celebrity after breaking ‘Covid bubble’ to go to ho...

Rain, thunderstorms and flooding: August weather to get worse before it gets better (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Rain, thunderstorms and flooding: August weather to get worse before it gets bet...

A lifeboat from the RNLI searching the sea off the coast of Rossall on Saturday afternoon, after a 29-year-old holidaymaker from Bolton vanished while playing in the water with friends (Picture: Dave Nelson)

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Royal Liverpool Hospital

Monkeypox victim being treated in the north west

Ruby Millington (left) and Molly Chamberlain play in the snow at Tatton Park, Knutsford

More snow and ice forecast to extend frosty spell into new year

Breath tests set to double in December

Gwrych Castle, in Abergele, has been transformed into a campsite for the new series

Wigan firm reveals its key role in new series of I'm A Celebrity

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It’s That Man Again – Jimmy Cricket recalling the comedy of Tommy Handley

Visitors to the drive through will experience live action performances inspired by iconic horror films and TV shows (Photo: Shutterstock)

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The attraction consists of a variety animals, fields and paddocks. (Google Maps)

Manorafon Farm Park is the second filming location for I’m A Celebrity - but whe...

Staff have been told to self-isolate for two weeks (Photo: Shutterstock)

158 coronavirus cases have now been confirmed at a UK chicken plant

Asda has shut down the factory in Yorkshire while the outbreak is being dealt with (Photo: Shutterstock)

Three meat factories supplying UK supermarkets have closed due to coronavirus ou...

All smiles as Wiganers get ready to board coaches to the seaside during the annual wakes weeks holiday July 1969

IN PICTURES: Wiganers get ready to enjoy Wakes Weeks in 1969

Chris Kirkland

Warriors stars given eye-opener by Wigan Athletic old boy

Llyn y Fan Fach in Wales claimed the top spot (Photo: Shutterstock)

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