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Storm Mathis is expected to bring winds as strong as 70mph as the Met Office issues flood warnings - Credit: Adobe

Storm Mathis brings heavy rain and wind to UK as flood warnings issued Ethan Evans

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show the median house in Wigan cost £167,000 in the year to September – up from £165,000 in the year to June

Wigan house prices continued to rise last summer Andrew Dowdeswell

National Lottery theatre tickets 2023 (Photo - alphaspirit - stock.adobe.com)

Full list of Love Your Local Theatre campaign participating venues Amber Peake

In Wigan there were 155 non-UK short-term residents when the census took place in March 2021 – up from 95 in 2011.

More non-UK short-term residents in Wigan Sonja Tutty

Alnwick has been revealed as the easiest place to pass your driving test in the UK.

DVSA driving examiner strike dates - how it will affect driving tests Ayaan Ali

Huge shark spotted off coast of St Ives in Cornwall: Footage captures basking shark ‘longer than some boats’

Watch the moment ‘huge shark’ is spotted by tourists in UK waters Will Millar

<p>Voting in elections has never before required any form of ID</p>

Read This Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring Chelsie Sewell

Aldi confirm Easter opening and closing times Daniel Mcneil

The data showed 9.4 per cent of people in Wigan had no qualifications

One in 10 Wigan workers and jobseekers has no qualifications Andrew Dowdeswell

The census survey taken across England and Wales in March 2021 shows of the 329,330 usual residents in Wigan, 166,333 are women – accounting for 50.5 per cent of the area's population.

What Census 2021 shows about women in Wigan Sonja Tutty

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge Will Millar

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch Patrick Hollis

Figures show 6.3 per cent of residents in Wigan said they were in "bad or very bad" general health in the 2021 census

More than one in 20 Wigan residents in poor health Andrew Dowdeswell

The top 10 lucky charms in Ireland – including numbers and bracelets Richard Jenkins

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds

Budget 2023: Free childcare for under 5s explained Sam Johnson

<p>Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show</p>

Read This Martin Lewis issues “unpleasant” warning to couples who live together Sam Johnson

Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence

TV licence row as thousands prosecuted each week for failing to pay Chelsie Sewell

Four Iceland stores are closing across the UK this month.

Iceland stores set to close this month - full list Sophie Wills

Barclays has announced closure of 14 more branches around the UK.

Barclays to close 14 more branches across the UK Dennis Morton

Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea

Three in hospital and one missing after gas explosion in Swansea Dennis Morton

Scotland's No 8 Matt Fagerson says he has benefitted from shedding a few kilos.   (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 - how to watch Sam Johnson

The Six Nations trophy

Italy v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch Sam Johnson

Courtney Lawes made a successful return from injury as England beat Wales

England v France Six Nations 2023 - how to watch Sam Johnson

Watch as six-year-old boy knocks himself out with snowball Daniel Mcneil

Snow has fallen across England

Here’s when UKHSA cold warning for England will end Patrick Hollis

Maps show historical expected annual flood damage (EAD) in GBP billion at 2020 values, and calculated EAD percentage increase with 1.8 degrees global warming. (Credit: University of Bristol and Fathom)

Study shows impact further flooding could have on UK Patrick Hollis

Covid-19 booster jabs will be ooffered to ‘vulnberable’ people this spring

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to most vulnerable this spring Patrick Hollis

South Wales Police have named those killed in the crash

Three people killed in Cardiff car crash named by police Patrick Hollis

Here’s a timeline of the relationship between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Megan Markle - full relationship timeline until now Chelsie Sewell

<p>Wales face Italy in the Six Nations </p>

Read This Italy v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge Sam Johnson

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show of the 43,685 people aged between 25 and 34 in Wigan, 32,615 (74.7 per cent) had never been married as of March 2021. In 2011, this figure was 64.7 per cent.

Census 2021: Fewer young people marrying in Wigan Will Grimond

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV Sam Johnson

Rail workers will stage a series of fresh strikes in March and April (Photo: Getty Images)

Strike action taking place in March 2023 in the UK - including NEU Patrick Hollis

A driver supporting the NEU strike action (Photo: Getty)

200,000 teachers to strike over next three days Patrick Hollis

<p>Ofgem announced the details on Monday.</p>

Read This Ofgem sets new price cap of £3,280 Rahmah Ghazali

The legal marriage age has risen to 18 in England and Wales (Photo: Adobe)

Minimum marriage age raised to 18 in England and Wales Charlotte Hawes

Workplace well-being consultant Claire Lynch, who delivers RCS' well-being training for businesses

Wigan wet wipe firm supports employees' mental health with well-being workshops Gaynor Clarke

France's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont during his side's final training run at the Stade de France before the Scotland game. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 - how to watch Sam Johnson

Welsh Rugby players have decided to play Six Nations this weekend

Wales v England Six Nations 2023 - how to watch Sam Johnson

Ollie Chessum in action against Scotland at Twickenham. Photo: Getty Images.

Wales v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet today’s man in charge Sam Johnson

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game Sam Johnson

The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7 Beth Franklin

Figures show 81 deaths were registered in Wigan in the week to January 27 when 84 people were expected to die.

Excess deaths in Wigan fall from near two-year peak Andrew Dowdeswell

Survey finds after difficult period during the pandemic years, weddings well and truly back with a bang (photo: Adobe)

Honeymoons are chosen over the house deposit new survey reveals Nigel Booth

Empty tomato shelves at Morrisons in Birmingham.20/02/2023   See SWNS story SWBNtomatoes - Suppliers are blaming poor weather conditions in Spain for empty shevles which seem to be prevalent across the country.

Asda, Tesco, Morrisons & Lidl limit sales of fruit and vegetables Ethan Evans

Water UK said the 7.5% increase would see customers pay around £1.23 per day on average. That’s an increase of 8p per day or an extra £31 more per year.

TikTok’s five best hacks to save money on your water bill Sophie Wills

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

Ministry of Justice data shows 84 claims to repossess property in Wigan were lodged by mortgage lenders and landlords from October to December last year.

Almost two dozen more property repossession claims made in lead-up to Christmas Sonja Tutty

Barry and Alan Whale Project

Having whale of a time with latest fishy project Barry Freestone

Unions want concrete pay offer ahead of education secretary meeting Patrick Hollis

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