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It takes THREE attempts to get the 'perfect snap' - research reveals

Phone owners have more than 2,000 photos stored on their device – but consider less than half of them to be 'good.'

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How a police dog unit helped detain a man and teenager following a burglary in Wigan

Teamwork from an officer and police dog led to a man and a teenage boy pleading guilty to burglary in Wigan.

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5 things you simply had to put up with if you were a child of the 60s

Life could be hard for children growing up in the 60s

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Online travel agent cuts seven-night holidays to around £20 per person per night

Deals in the Loveholidays sale include seven-night breaks in Turkey the Algarve and Malta with prices varying by date and departure airport

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I just tried the Lookfantastic Valentine’s gift set – but is it worth buying?

This Valentine’s Day Edit is perfect for date nights, self-care evenings, and anyone who loves a little luxury.

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Seven-night UK family holiday drops to £169 thanks to a discount code

A discount code from Parkdean Resorts is bringing the cost of a full week away in the UK down to under £170 for the whole family

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Plans for new-83-home Wigan borough estate thrown out as it would be too close to industrial park

A blueprint to develop a patch of green land into an 83-home estate has been rejected by Wigan Council planners.

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A Wigan borough woman’s determination leads to a remarkable transformation

For many years, Jayne Murphy struggled with her weight, feeling held back from the life she wanted to live.

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Measures Wigan businesses should take to retain star employees for longer

It can be tough for employers to know every concern that can be lying hidden just under the surface, but the longer those concerns remain, the more damage they can cause if left untreated.

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Wigan Warriors challenge fans to buy unseen limited-edition charity kit to support children’s hospice

Wigan Warriors have announced their “meaningful” partnership with Derian House Children’s Hospice for fans to buy the club’s limited-edition charity kit without seeing it.

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Nordic walking project launches to help more Wigan communities live well in winter

A new Nordic walking project is aiming to help more people in Wigan and the surrounding areas to live well in winter

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Earn Your Stripes Returns: PizzaExpress sparks free food frenzy, giving away 50,000 pizzas for National Pizza Day

Don your stripes and cancel your lunch plans, because the nation’s most iconic pizzeria brand, PizzaExpress, is bringing back its famous Earn Your Stripes giveaway for National Pizza Day.

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Plans for new 83-home estate in Greater Manchester thrown out

Wigan council planners said the scheme 'cannot be satisfactorily delivered'

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Wigan borough residents call on the King to help clear up their illegal rubbish dump as it's on his land

Wigan residents living next to a huge illegal dump on land partially owned by King Charles have called on the monarch to help clear the toxic mess.

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Boots £10 Tuesday: No7 skincare staples worth snapping up

Hurry! Today is your last chance to save with Boots' £10 Tuesday beauty deals.

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GAMCO investors puts forward investment expert for Saba Fund Boards

GAMCO Investors has announced plans to nominate David Schachter to the boards of two investment funds run by Saba Capital Management.

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Women runners ‘light up the night’ in London park in a stand against unsafe winter running

Despite the pouring rain, this weekend girls rallied together to reclaim the night, lighting up a London park in a glowing community run.

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'It always stinks of rotting sewage, there are rats and our house prices have halved - but King Charles still isn't fixing it'

Residents living near the massive two acre illegal dump in Bickershaw said the air is filled with a 'rotting sewage smell'

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St Paul’s Cathedral welcomes Sri Sathya Sai Charitable Trust UK for harmony event

The iconic St Paul’s Cathedral welcomed the Sri Sathya Sai Charitable Trust UK for a harmony event.

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Tony Porter Ponders : Where to put our vote, if we have one at all.

The more I look at ReformUK the more I see a Conservative Party. No more soaps for me, thank you.