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Wigan News 4th October 2024

Bluetti AC200L review: We test a portable power station you could run your house off
by Gareth Butterfield on 4th October 2024 at 6:30 pm
Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield has been living with the Bluetti AC200L
DWP winter fuel payment: Public reacts to the winter fuel cut - The Conservatives are going to get in again!
by Jessica Martin on 4th October 2024 at 5:21 pm
Watch as members of the public react to the cut of the winter fuel payment, a one-off £200 or £300 payment to help with heating costs, with one man saying: “The Conservatives are going to get in again”.
Wigan Athletic star currently taking time out to sort 'personal issues'
by Paul Kendrick on 4th October 2024 at 5:21 pm
Chris Sze is taking time out to sort out some 'personal issues' - but his future definitely remains with Wigan Athletic.
Wigan man jailed for 18 years for child sex offences
by Charles Graham on 4th October 2024 at 5:20 pm
A vile pervert who sexually assaulted a girl of nine and had a library of child abuse films has been put behind bars.
Wigan Warriors announce surprise contract extension while confirming another departure
by Paul Kendrick on 4th October 2024 at 5:06 pm
Veteran back-rower Willie Isa has signed a 12-month contract extension with Wigan Warriors for the 2025 Super League campaign.