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Alton Towers (Getty Images)

First look at Alton Towers new creepy ride opening this weekend Chelsie Sewell

Whelley Middle School pupils swot up on events in 1901 with copies of old editions of the Wigan Observer during a visit to The Way We Were at Wigan Pier on Tuesday 29th of April 1986.

REMEMBERING: The Way We Were museum at Wigan Pier Michelle Adamson

A Victorian vampire slaying kit containing a wooden stake and holy water is up for auction and set to sell for thousands of pounds. The kit which includes a number of tools useful to anyone should they encounter a bloodthirsty vampire originally belonged to a priest living in Wollas Hall, Worcestershire during the late 1800s.

Victorian Vampire slaying kit set to fetch thousands at auction Sophie Wills

The lavishly illustrated volume was presented to Ince MP Samuel Woods on November 11, 1893

The amazing story of how a boy born in poverty rose to become a Wigan MP Alan Weston

The three Victorian townhouses are in New Market Street, Wigan

Three Victorian Wigan houses in the town centre are to go under the hammer Alan Weston

The Old Courts in Wigan.

Wigan popular venue launches its festive events programme Holly Pritchard

Read This Antiques Roadshow guest ‘very surprised’ finding out items true value Dennis Morton

Mel B attempts to walk out of The One Show interview Daniel Mcneil

Lytham Estate Agents

Sublime coastal Victorian villa on the market with hefty price-tag Jack Marshall

Desperate times call for desperate measures - case in point, this thing's called a candle

The pure, heart-stopping horror of a power-cut | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall

After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic fine red rash of scarlet fever develops

Scarlet Fever: UK sees a rise in contagious Victorian illness Benjamin Jackson

Antony Winnard with the museum piece of a machine

The 'oldest sweet-making machine in the world' found in Wigan Charles Graham

Leigh Library

Bloodthirsty tale of Jack the Ripper will be spotllt at family history meeting Charles Graham

Travelodge releases thousands of rooms for under £35 to help cut costs this Christmas

Travelodge release thousands of rooms for under £35 for Christmas Chelsie Sewell

The Agency

Quirky and surprisingly spacious four-bed Lancashire family home up for sale Jack Marshall

Wendy O'Farrell believes the outdoor wedding trend is one that is here to stay for some time

Business Wigan hotel responds to alfresco wedding interest Charles Graham

Compassion in Action’s Kerry Solan and Alison Prescott , back pictured with Caroline Cain, Head of Operations at GMMH

Wigan borough charity café reopens after Covid Sian Jones

The Plant Hunter by T L Mogford

The Plant Hunter by T L Mogford: Ideal for fans of history, adventure, intrigue…... Pam Norfolk

There’s no indication of when Heinz products will return to Tesco (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Heinz Tesco dispute: full list of popular products missing from retailer’s shelv... Henry Sandercock

Killer Collections: Dark Artifacts from True Crime by Paul Gambino

Killer Collections: Dark Artifacts from True Crime by Paul Gambino: A curious an... Pam Norfolk

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Mind-blowing manor house with snooker room and wine cellar on the market for £3m Jack Marshall

Lancaster House in Parbold

Developer hopes to turn former Wigan convent into 'unique' homes Gaynor Clarke

A beautiful beach sunset (photo: Parkdean)

Revealed: The best UK beaches to watch the sunset and expert reveals top tips fo... Nigel Booth

The Plant Hunter by T L Mogford

The Plant Hunter by T L Mogford: Ideal for fans of history, adventure and intrig... Pam Norfolk

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Three-storey Peak District mansion with gorgeous garden yours for £1.45m Jack Marshall

Uncle Joe

Wigan sweet firm launches hunt for the 21st century's real Uncle Joe Charles Graham

Eckersleys Mill, Swan Meadow Road, Wigan, still in full production in 1967. The cotton mill finally closed down in the early 1970s.

A huge complex of Victorian buildings in Wigan could finally get a long-overdue ... Michelle Adamson

Marks and Spencer has changed the name of its popular Midget Gems sweet to avoid offending people with dwarfism rebranding its version of the confectionery as Mini Gems

News M&S rebrands Midget Gems to avoid offending people with dwarfism Josie Clarke

Eckersley Mills as they are now

Huge Wigan Pier mills regeneration plan unveiled Charles Graham

Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa has been cancelled by officials shortly before he was due to play at the Australian Open. (Credit: Getty)

Novak Djokovic to be deported from Australia following vaccine status row Heather Carrick

A breath of fresh sea air with a coastal break Group Reporter

The Brentwood building on Wigan Lane

Derelict Victorian villa in Wigan to be converted into apartments despite opposi... Joseph Timan

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Extraordinary three-storey, six-bed Victorian home with cinema room, gym, underf... Jack Marshall, Reporter

The Old Courts

Wigan arts hub preparing for autumn reopening Andrew Nowell

Walking the Invisible

Walking The Invisible: Following in the Brontës’ Footsteps by Michael Stewart: ... Pam Norfolk

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150-year-old fairytale Victorian countryside mansion with classic interior, saun... Jack Marshall, Reporter

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Striking 10-bed Victorian manor house with formal grounds and classic features o... Jack Marshall, Reporter

Oliver and Amelia are two names that could slip down the rankings table in the next few years (Shutterstock)

The popular girl and boy baby names expected to fall out of fashion revealed Group Reporter

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Incredible six-bed Victorian mansion with breathtaking kitchen, wine cellar, hom... Jack Marshall, Reporter

The Hiding Place by Jenny Quintana

The Hiding Place by Jenny Quintana: A haunting and mind-teasing mystery - book r... Pam Norfolk

The Old Courts delivered hundreds of food parcels during lockdown

Wigan venue The Old Courts in final of national pubs prize Andrew Nowell

5 home renovations that can add thousands to the value of your house - and 3 you... Gordon Holmes

The site on Market Street, Atherton

Wigan 'eyesore' site to be redeveloped into flats and shops Ben Butler