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Is the Garmin Venu 4 good enough to lure my wife away from a Fitbit? I try to settle our debate
After years of friendly rivalry and two very different smartwatch loyalties under one roof, I finally put Garmin and Fitbit head-to-head — using the Venu 4 as the challenger. The setup wasn’t smooth, the price stings a bit, but the final verdict wasn’t what I expected
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Parcel2Go is the secret to how mums are getting organised this Christmas
Parcel2Go is for the Mums who treat posting parcels like it’s a Christmas superpower.
Which UK surnames come from Vikings? Check if your family has Norse ancestry with a DNA test this Christmas
Viking ancestry is far more common in Britain than most of us ever realised. A simple DNA kit could reveal your family’s own Norse roots in time for Christmas.
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“Everyone else has one” Parents race to find safer first phones as kids demand mobiles younger than ever
The playground pressure is real. Kids want phones in Year five. Parents want peace of mind. Safer first-phone SIMs promise independence without a ticket to the adult internet.
Toyota Land Cruiser review: unstoppable in the worst UK weather
Caught in a storm with the new Toyota Land Cruiser? Perfect timing. On flooded roads, high winds and rural chaos, this iconic 4x4 showed exactly why it has a 70-year reputation for being unstoppable
Treat yourself this Christmas with these beauty gift sets from Boots - too good to share
The best beauty gift sets for Christmas from Boots including No7, Pixie and Soap & Glory.
The River Island high neck mesh midi dress is the ultimate party dress for under £17
The River Island high-neck mesh midi dress is the perfect Christmas party dress.
I rank Christmas 2025 supermarket adverts from best to worst - including Asda, Tesco and M&S Food
Adverts this year feature iconic characters and celebrities 🎄
Funeral directors taking 'urgent action' after undertaker convicted of having vile images
The court heard how he accessed images showing 'sexual interference with corpses'
I tested the big wine subscriptions and one beat the rest by miles
Wine subscriptions are more popular than ever, but the value and quality vary. I tested the biggest names to see which ones are worth your money and which offer the best bottles.
The spreadsheet that laid bare the staggering inner workings of a cocaine and ketamine dealing gang
They were, according to detectives, 'one of the most significant organised crime groups operating in the North West and beyond' with the scale of their business described as 'staggering'
Breakdown cover drops to just £15 a year with this amazing deal
A new offer is bundling roadside assistance, home start and national recovery for just £15 a year — a fraction of the typical cost of breakdown cover
‘Getting to work less then two miles from home was hell on wheels’- Residents express need for Wigan and Bolton link-road
The argument over the need for a link road to ease the frequently gridlocked roads between Wigan and Bolton has raged since the end of the Second World War.
Environment Agency accused of failing to tell the Lords about an illegal waste site in Wigan
The Environment Agency has been accused of failing to notify the Lords about an illegal waste site in Wigan.
The latest Greater Manchester Ofsted inspections for schools, nurseries, colleges and councils
Latest Ofsted reports for schools, nurseries, colleges and councils in Greater Manchester for the week commencing November 24, 2025.
Police watchdog extends the investigation into death of a Wigan man who was found unresponsive in custody
A police watchdog’s investigation into the death of a young man arrested by Wigan police is to take longer than expected.
Wetherspoons confirms 83 pubs in the North West which will be open on Christmas Day
Here is a list of the Wetherspoons pubs where you can grab a drink on the big day 🎄
How to choose the best teeth whitening products between clinic and at home treatments
A closer look at the wonderful world of teeth whitening and which treatment is best for you.
Nova Maldives: How I finally gave my wife the wedding she deserved, 19 years after our rainy civil ceremony
Nineteen years ago my wife and I tied the knot at a registry office on a typically rainy November day, with no sit down meal or romantic destination booked for the honeymoon.
Nova Resort: The Maldives trip that finally convinced me the hype is real
On paper it’s easy to see why so many people have the Maldives on their destination bucket list, but with so many sunshine destinations only a few hours away from the UK, is the 10-14 hour journey really worth it?