Bill Houghton, 80, crafts hundreds of wooden toys for children living in poverty in Wigan. Inspired by a three-year-old with no toys, his work supports the Daffodil Dreams charity. Read his heartwarming story.
New research reveals the average age children stop believing in Father Christmas and why timing the 'Santa talk' is crucial to avoid feelings of betrayal. Discover expert advice for UK parents.
Discover the heartwarming story of how a Cold War military command's mistaken phone call evolved into a global festive phenomenon, tracking Santa for millions. Learn the facts and join the tradition.
As NORAD marks 70 years of tracking Santa, President Trump used the festive call to tout his election wins to children. Discover the unique blend of defence and cheer.
How a child's misdialled call in 1955 sparked a global Christmas tradition. NORAD now uses military tech to track Santa for hundreds of thousands of children.
Watch the NORAD Santa Tracker live as Father Christmas begins his 2025 journey from Finnish Lapland. Follow the festive flight, powered by a 70-year tradition born from a wrong number.
Father Christmas has embarked on his epic global gift delivery. Use the official NORAD Santa Tracker with live updates, radar, and satellite tech to follow his sleigh in real-time this Christmas Eve.
Discover the heartwarming story of how a Cold War military command's wrong number evolved into a global festive phenomenon, tracking Santa for millions. Learn how to follow St. Nick this Christmas Eve.
Discover how Santa Claus swapped his traditional green robes for a red suit, thanks to a famous 1930s Coca-Cola marketing campaign that changed Christmas iconography forever.
Track Santa's sleigh live with NORAD this Christmas Eve as he delivers gifts worldwide. Get real-time updates, fun facts, and festive cheer. Follow his magical journey here!
Discover how to track Father Christmas's global gift delivery this Christmas Eve using NORAD's Santa Tracker, featuring radar, satellites, and fighter jets. Follow his journey live.
Police release last CCTV of missing Tom Dingle, 19, from Wigan. Family makes emotional plea for his return. Public urged to check dashcam footage.
For the 70th consecutive year, NORAD is using its military tech to track Santa's Christmas Eve flight. Discover the heartwarming story behind this unique tradition and how to follow along.
TV stars Paddy McGuinness and Sam Thompson piloted a new electric HGV to deliver vital donations to The Multibank in Wigan. See how they supported families this Christmas.
Kim Kardashian faces backlash as SKIMS' beige-clad, slimmed-down Santa Claus in a TikTok promo horrifies traditionalists. Critics decry the 'joyless' makeover.
The Environment Agency faces a multi-million pound landfill tax bill to clear illegal dumps, stalling action on sites like the 25,000-tonne mountain in Wigan. Read why communities are suffering.
Royal Mail's festive elves are sorting thousands of children's letters to Santa. Ensure your child gets a reply by posting before the December 10 deadline. Includes new BSL option.
Royal Mail has announced the final posting date for children's letters to Santa to receive a free reply. Don't miss the December 10th deadline to keep the magic alive!
Children across the UK have until 10 December to post their letters to Santa and receive a magical reply. Royal Mail's elves reveal the heartwarming operation behind the festive tradition.
Furious residents in Tyldesley are reeling after Wigan Council rejected a petition to stop four 18-metre 'cruise liner' warehouses. Campaigners demand a pause and an independent audit. Read the full story.
The controversial 20ft golden Roman gladiator statue is back in Wigan after residents campaigned for its return. Read the full story of its comeback.
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a woman was sexually assaulted near Wigan Cemetery. A man has been arrested and bailed.
Discover why JD Wetherspoon's hotels have surpassed Premier Inn for value. Our travel correspondent reviews the Brocket Arms in Wigan after a surprising ranking shift. Find out more.
Parents can send a letter to Santa for just 87p via Royal Mail and get a personalised reply, now available in British Sign Language and braille. The deadline is December 10.
Australian sensation Reece Walsh delivers a masterclass performance in his English rugby league debut, cementing his status as the sport's newest global superstar and winning over fans with breathtaking skill.
Exclusive: The infamous pitch invader who disrupted the Rugby League Ashes match speaks out about his night in a police cell and what drove him to storm the field at Wigan's DW Stadium.
The FBI has joined the intensive search for Melodee Buzzard, a 43-year-old woman who vanished under mysterious circumstances from her Santa Barbara home, with authorities conducting thorough searches of her property.
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler claims his first PDC Pro Tour victory in sensational style, defeating rival Gian van Veen 8-7 in a thrilling final at the Players Championship in Wigan.
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler demonstrates remarkable sportsmanship following his Premier League victory against Matt Campbell, earning widespread praise across social media.
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler makes sensational start to Players Championship season with dominant victory in Wigan, signalling his arrival on the professional circuit.