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Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue

Yvonne Fovargue MP: ​Tories the architects of NHS crisis Yvonne Fovargue

Atherton and Leigh Foodbank is holding a stall outside St John Baptist's Parish Church to provide more information about the Guarantee our Essentials campaign.

Foodbank joins campaign to ensure everyone can access essential items Matt Pennington

The median rent per property paid by tenants across 3,160 homes in Wigan in the year to March this year was £550

The average home rent in Wigan rose during the coronavirus pandemic Andrew Dowdeswell

Amazon will use AI to find fake reviews on the shopping site

Amazon to crack down on fake reviews with AI Rebecca Braybrook

Huge changes are coming to WhatsApp messenger app

WhatsApp now allows users to hide intimate chats - how it works Chloe Clarke

Rishi Sunak has declared his wife’s shares in a childcare agency set to benefit from budget amid investigation

Rishi Sunak declares wife’s shares in firm amid investigation Chelsie Sewell

Suella Braverman listens on as prime minister Rishi Sunak announces the Illegal Migration Bill

Deportation flights to Rwanda could be started “by the summer”

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever Ethan Evans

Michael Caine in Zulu

Michael Caine defends ‘Zulu’ following right wing incitement claim Patrick Hollis

dangerous domestic abusers will be recorded on the violent and sex offender register under new government proposals (Photo: Adobe)

Domestic abusers could be added to violent and sex offender list Dennis Morton

Energy bills are on the rise still across the country

Energy boss gives warning that higher bills are here to stay Patrick Hollis

Foreign Office issues Peru travel warning amid political protests Beth Franklin

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China Patrick Hollis

Deadline set for scrapping 100ml liquid limit and other airport security rules.

When 100ml liquid limit & more airport security rules will be scrapped Dennis Morton

Wigan Warriors

Warriors post operating loss of more than £1.75m Paul Kendrick

People on benefits will get a one off Christmas bonus payment. (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

DWP Christmas bonus - benefit recipients to receive cash boost

Millions of low-income households in the UK are set to receive an extra cash boost of up to £300 on top of the £650 cost of living package in November.

Millions set to receive £300 boost on top of cost of living payment Sophie Wills

Gary Lineker at the FA Cup semi-final in April 2022

Gary Lineker slams James Cleverly comments on LGBT fans in Qatar Patrick Hollis

How long a fridge freezer will last during blackout power cuts Beth Franklin

National Grid Chief John Pettigrew has spoken out about the potential blackouts amid the energy crisis.

Will the UK see energy blackouts this winter? Beth Franklin

Liz Truss today sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Photo: Getty

Fracking site renamed ‘Liz Truss Career Memorial’ on Google Maps Jamie Jones

Asian hornet alert as insects spotted in UK Molly Powell

JD Wetherspoon pubs have announced opening times for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral Photo: Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images.

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Wetherspoons announce opening hours Patrick Hollis

Are onshore wind turbines the future? (photo: adobe)

Going Green - Alternative energy sources needed as gas prices increase Chris Page

Get recycling (photo: adobe)

Going Green: Importance of going green and how best you can start now! Chris Page

Installing an eco-friendly heat pump (photo: adobe)

Going Green: Eco-friendly heat pumps to combat rising fuel prices Chris Page

Pensioners will see the triple lock return from April 2023 (image: Adobe)

Pensioners could get £770 boost in 2023 as triple lock policy returns Henry Sandercock

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

PM warns Russia's plan for invading Ukraine 'in motion' as violence increases Jon Peake

A fifth of teens have had two doses

Thousands of Wigan teens are double jabbed according to statistics By The Newsroom

McDonald’s across the UK will be shut on 19 September

McDonald’s UK restaurants to close for Queen’s Elizabeth II’s funeral

Getting the Covid jab (photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

What a year! Just take a look back Nigel Booth

Many firms look set to be hit further over the coming days after Boris Johnson hinted further restrictions could be introduced after Christmas (image: Getty Images)

New £6,000 Covid grants: All the businesses that qualify and how to claim suppor... Henry Sandercock

Is it better or worse in Wigan than last Christmas?

Covid in Wigan: is it better or worse than last Christmas? Colin Ainscough

Boris Johnson's former press secretary Allegra Stratton is shown joking about the alleged party in leaked Downing Street footage (image: Getty Images)

Downing Street officials caught joking about Christmas party in leaked footage Henry Sandercock

12 to 15-year-olds will start receiving their second doses of Covid vaccine in December (image: Getty Images)

Covid pass for young teens set to roll out in bid to make international travel e...

Around 500,000 workers who claim Universal Credit are estimated to be in line to benefit before Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what you need to know about today's Universal Credit changes Henry Sandercock

Rishi Sunak to end public sector pay freeze in Autumn Budget: what that means fo... Henry Sandercock

Holiday bookings are expected to soar after the Government announced a relaxation of international travel rules (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Holiday bookings set to soar after government announces relaxation of internatio... Helen Johnson

Lisa Nandy MP

LISA NANDY: Witnessed humbling acts of bravery Lisa Nandy MP

Leigh Sports Village will have to wait to host World Cup action again

World Cup 'came close to being cancelled' Paul Kendrick

The Rugby League World Cup trophy

World Cup 2021 'will be postponed again' Paul Kendrick

Countries on the amber watchlist will be at risk of moving from amber status to red (Photo: Getty Images)

Rules for amber watchlist as government faces backlash over proposed new travel ... Claire Schofield

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak urges PM to relax UK travel rules to boost economy - report The Newsroom

The airport said that it is imperative that there be no delay in implementing the changes (Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Heathrow set to provide fast track lanes for fully vaccinated passengers Rhona Shennan

Lisa Nandy MP

Lisa Nandy calls on ministers to threaten China with Olympics boycott over Xinji... David Hughes

Passengers prepare to board an easyJet flight to Faro, Portugal, at Gatwick Airport

Portugal introduces quarantine requirement for UK holidaymakers Iain Lynn

A new rail pass for domestic holidaymakers will be launched later this year

New rail pass for domestic holidays Iain Lynn

Five day office week will become the norm again after Covid, experts predict Jenna Macfarlane

Travel traffic light lists set to be updated today - here's what to expect Group Reporter

Insurers are worried about the language being used around driver assistance systems

Safety experts and insurers warn against claims of self-driving cars on UK roads Matt Allan