'Levelled down': Do people really feel £10,000 poorer since 2010?
It's a windy morning in Wigan, but the town centre is far from quiet. Some people are shopping while others are going out for a coffee.
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Bents garden centre launches afternoon tea for dogs
Everyone knows how nice the food is at Bents, now those pooches can enjoy the treats too. The garden centre is hosting a VIP Afternoon Tea Paw-ty this weekend giving those furry pals a chance to 'chow down on a posh spread of scrumptious treats'.
What it costs to live in Manchester - from latest house prices and rent costs to council tax and transport fares
Moving to a new area can be an exciting prospect, but before you settle on a new location, it is a good idea to become familiar with the costs of living there. The Manchester borough is an attractive place to live - from the amenities in the city centre to the trendy south Manchester suburbs.
Popular Greater Manchester cafe issues stark warning to customers after announcing sudden closure
A popular coffee and pizza spot has warned more businesses will shut without support after announcing its sudden closure. Bianco Pizza & Coffee in Sale confirmed the sad news last night (21 January) on social media.
Martin Lewis calls on government to fix 'unfair benefit rule' as he makes plea to chancellor
Martin Lewis has called on the chancellor to fix an 'unfair' benefit rule that he says penalises single income families.
Euroviews. Olive oil fraudsters have sown the wind, and are reaping the whirlwind
Olive oil fraud is in the news again after 11 arrests and the seizure of 260,000 litres of dodgy product in Spain late last year.
Row over affordable housing erupts at planning meeting
Councillors and planning officers in Wigan have clashed over a 146-home development and the amount of affordable housing it will bring. Plans for Bellway Homes’ development on 11.5 acres of land formerly occupied by the Moss Bank Nurseries on Hooten Lane in Leigh, close to the A580 East Lancs Road, were approved by just one vote by the town’ planning committee.
Brendan Rodgers throws Celtic doors open to Buckie as dressing room speech goes down a storm with Graeme Stewart
Beaming Buckie boss Graeme Stewart showered praise on his players after watching them go toe-to-toe with Scotland’s champions.