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Urgent appeal issued to find woman, 21, missing for four days

She was last seen in Leigh

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'I never returned from maternity leave after starting £100k a year business from my garage'

Wigan mum, Paige Calland, had always wanted to start her own business but had never found the time until she was furloughed during the pandemic

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Keep your cool this summer: this £10.99 rechargeable fan runs for up to 14 hours

More than 10,000 of the compact USB fans have been bought in the past month, with blue, pink and white versions all available for less than £11

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The small beauty upgrade shoppers say gave them more confidence to smile

A brighter smile can make a big difference to how you feel, and shoppers say this bestselling at-home whitening kit has become a simple way to boost their confidence without the cost of professional treatments.

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Lexar 256GB microSD Express card for Nintendo Switch 2 drops below £60

The discounted high-speed memory card uses PCIe and NVMe technology, while remaining backwards compatible with older microSD devices at reduced speeds

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Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily and discover why families love the children's audio show

Yoto Daily host Jake Harris shares why storytelling matters, the wonderfully unexpected questions children ask, and how curiosity is the key to making learning fun.

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Shark CarpetXpert pet carpet cleaner falls to £129.99 with £100 off

The highly rated Shark cleaner uses anti-clog and anti-tangle technology to direct wet pet hair into its dirty-water tank while washing carpets and rugs

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Three women have now been arrested in connection with an horrific disfiguring attack in Wigan

Police have revealed that three women have now been arrested in connection with a Wigan incident in which another woman was badly injured.

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Greater Manchester mayoral candidates answer your questions on knife crime, dying high streets, the cost of living crisis, housing and more

The Manchester Evening News was flooded with questions for candidates ahead of our hustings event earlier month. We got through as many as she could - but, of course, there were loads left. Here are (most) of the candidate's answers to 26 more of your questions.

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Urgent appeal issued over missing Wigan teenager

Police say they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' about him

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Keep your make-up fresh all day with affordable make-up primer and setting spray that really work

From commutes in warm weather to weddings and summer events, e.l.f. Cosmetics’ Power Grip Primer and Dewy Setting Spray are positioned as an easy, affordable way to help make-up last longer with minimal effort.

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Burnham says he will defend Britain’s national interest in dealings with Trump

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will put the UK’s interests first in his dealings with Donald Trump, even if it means disagreeing with the US president.

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Police express fears for the safety of a Wigan teenager who has disappeared while in Stockport

Fears are growing for the welfare of a Wigan teenager who has been missing for five days.

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A clergyman who is one of new PM Andy Burnham's constituents calls on him to help fix divisive politics

Unitarian minister Rev Rob Foreman, of Park Lane Chapel, Ashton-in-Makerfield, highlights the need for constructive dialogue in politics, urging the new Prime Minister to address divisive politics through example and hope.

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Firefighters tackle a blaze in the yard of a major Leigh retailer

A large amount of cardboard and pallets caught light bringing five fire engines to a Leigh retail park.

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Laura Geller foundation shoppers love for a natural glow is now on sale

Infused with hyaluronic acid, this lightweight foundation combines skincare and makeup to create a fresh, hydrated no-makeup makeup look

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Every Ofsted school inspection report published this month in Greater Manchester

The government watchdog has issued its lates verdicts on schools across the region

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L'Oréal Revitalift Filler day cream is under £18 in limited-time skincare deal

Powered by three types of hyaluronic acid, this deeply hydrating moisturiser is designed to smooth, replump and restore skin's bounce while saving shoppers around 30%

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Affordable luxury comes to Boots with Jawhara's new fragrances which cost just £14.99 each

A new collection of Eau de Parfums inspired by Arabic perfumery is now available online at Boots, with each 100ml bottle priced at £14.99.

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This wearable neck fan with up to 16 hours of battery life is now under £19

The hands-free rechargeable fan has attracted thousands of recent buyers and is designed for travel, outdoor work, exercise and everyday summer use