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Cameron Stephenson of CJS Heritage Engineering, Wigan, pictured with a large sphere which was created and used by singer Tom Grennan's music video, All These Nights. Tom was filmed in the huge ball, suspended from a crane in Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock. The unique item is for sale on Facebook Marketplace for £5,000.

Grennan video prop up for sale

The amber extreme heat warning covering Wigan will be in place from midnight on Wednesday (24 June) to 11:59pm on Thursday 25 June.

How hot it’s forecast to get in Wigan as extreme heat warning issued

Amazon's Blink bundle includes a 2K outdoor security camera, Sync Module Core and a 2K battery video doorbell

Amazon slashes £149.98 Blink security bundle to just £34.99

Donna Holmes from The Coffee Shop in Ashton.

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Chaos erupted and 'fights' broke out at Manchester's Trafford Centre shopping centre as crowds of people try to get their hands on a limited-edition watch.

Chaos and ‘fights’ breakout at Trafford Centre as watch crowds surge

This new lineup of entry-level aerial camera drones makes high-altitude aerial photography accessible and beginner-friendly from day one.

Ad Feature DJI launches beginner-friendly camera drone series

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

A full outdoor security setup for less than £30? Don't miss this deal

Boost home security for under £13 with these bargain cameras

Eufy's SoloCam E30 has never been this cheap

Eufy SoloCam E30 deal slashes security camera to under £70 on Amazon

Honor's Magic 8 Lite stands out as a strong option in the mid-range market

Honor Magic 8 Lite review: huge battery life without a flagship price

Almost half of Brits are expected to 'miss out' on Valentine's Day completely this year

One in five Brits admit Valentine’s Day is always an anti-climax

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold health alert for north west England.

When cold health alert will come into force in Wigan

The cold temperatures have triggered cold weather payments for Wigan.

Wigan postcode areas eligible for £25 cold weather payment

BBC Weather is forecasting snow for Wigan next week, as the UKHSA has issued an amber cold health alert for north west England.

Snow forecast for Wigan next week as amber cold health alert issued

A Met Office yellow rain warning will be in place for Wigan until 23:59 on Monday.

Weather warning in force in Wigan as 60mm of rain forecast

34 per cent have to make compromises around who they spend the big day with each year.

A quarter of adults won’t be spending Xmas with their preferred group
A quarter of adults won’t be spending Christmas with their preferred group this year, according to a poll.
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Grant Adamson and the 20-foot nude 'Golden Balls’ statue in Wigan.

20-foot golden nude Wigan statue banned by council is reinstated

When Wigan weather warnings will come into force as heavy rain forecast.

When Wigan weather warnings will be in place as heavy rain forecast

A video doorbell and a display combined is a clever move from SwitchBot - and it works remarkably well

SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell review: simple, smart and a bargain

A stock image of a broken umbrella as the Met Office issues a wind warning for Wigan.

Wigan weather warning issued as Storm Claudia to bring 50mph winds

Domino's launches its first-ever advent calendar for Garlic & Herb Dip fans to celebrate 24 days of Dipmas.

Domino's unwrap contender for strangest advent calendar of 2025

Tapo's latest security devices have been put through its paces by our consumer technology expert

Tapo smart security review: affordable home security that works well

Stock images of a clock and a watch.

When clocks go back - and what happens if you’re working a night shift

It's the perfect combination of horror, comedy and a touch of splatter for gore hounds, and it should be your quintessential view this Halloween season.

This Halloween horror is a perfect mix of gore and giggles this season

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend and if your clocks will update automatically.

Date clocks go back in October - why clocks change on a weekend

Met Office forecast shows 50mph gusts and heavy rain for Wigan as Storm Amy named.

50mph gusts and heavy rain forecast for Wigan as Storm Amy named

Hurricane Gabrielle could bring “persistent downpours” to UK - Wigan forecast.

How Hurricane Gabrielle could impact UK’s weather - Wigan forecast
A Deep Dive video from the Met Office explains how Hurricane Gabrielle could impact the UK’s weather this weekend.
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“Risk of disruption” as Met Office issues weather warning for Wigan.

Wigan could see heavy rain as Met Office issues weather warning

Patsy Kensit offers advice for how to erase your ex from your life

Brits spend almost six days a year regretting life choices

Three spectacular astronomy events to catch this month if you missed the Blood Moon.

Three spectacular astronomy events to catch in the UK this month

The DJI Neo uses AI to lock on to a person and follow them around

DJI Neo self-flying drone drops to £143 in rare Amazon deal

A Met Office thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wigan.

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Wigan

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

Meteorological autumn begins.

Met office forecast for September as meteorological autumn begins

The most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2024 have been revealed.

Watch: The most popular boys’ and girls’ names of 2024

Date autumn starts as Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain to UK.

Hurricane Erin forecast to bring band of rain - date autumn starts

Met Office forecasts increased likelihood of rain.

Increased likelihood of rain - When it could rain in Wigan

Fire engines on the scene of a plane collision at Manchester Airport, with a man picking up a piece of the plane from the grass.

Fire engines on scene of easyJet plane collision at Manchester Airport

Dominos trials never seen before extraordinary delivery

Tourists mistake pizza delivery in Loch Ness for 'weird beast'

Could artificial intelligence take your job? Expert unpacks the real risk

Watch: Could AI take your job? Expert unpacks the real risk

The Met Office shares advice on how to stay safe in a storm, as amber and yellow wind warnings are in place.

How to stay safe in Storm Floris as wind warnings in place

Met Office wind warning issued for Wigan as Storm Floris to bring 40mph gusts.

Wind warning issued for Wigan as Storm Floris to bring 40mph gusts

Meteor shower.

Delta Aquariid meteor shower to reach peak - When you could spot it

A Met Office thunderstorm warning has been issued for Wigan.

Thunderstorm warning issued for Wigan as torrential rain forecast

Ways to keep cool as high temperatures forecast.

Five hacks to keep cool in hot weather as high temperatures forecast

Oasis photographed in Wigan in 1997 when they visited the town to shoot a cover for their single.

Watch: Photographers reflect on snapping Oasis when they came to Wigan

Peter Howard, owner of Sifters Records in Manchester.

Watch: Inside Iconic record shop where Oasis were customers

The Buck Moon will rise on July 10 at around 10pm.

Date and time Buck Moon will rise and what it could look like

Mobile phones across the nation are expected to light up around 3pm on September 7 as part of the UK government's plan to test their emergency alert system.

Emergency alert system test date - when phones will make siren sound

Netgear's Nighthawk series has had some amazing upgrades recently - if you're still using your smartphone as a hotspot, you might want to consider one

We tested Netgear's latest hotspot routers – and they blew phones away

People enjoying a park on a warm day.

Watch: When heatwave could return as high temperatures forecast

Ryanair say they’ve been forced to cancel 170 flights - affecting 30,000 passengers due to a French air traffic control strike.

Ryanair cancels 170 flights with 30,000 travellers due to ATC strike

Flying ants.

Watch: Flying Ant Day explained including when ants take flight

Date Bootid meteor shower peaks and the best time to see it

Ellie Pacey with her 'light modified' tractor called On The Limit at the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie, from Northants, has been tractor-pulling since aged 7 and was crowned Miss Northamptonshire in July 2020. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I've been tractor-pulling since age 7 -and I was Miss England finalist

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