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The mum’s epic dash home in Home Alone ranks as the ultimate festive travel moment
The mum's epic dash to rescue her son in Home Alone is the most iconic travel moment in a festive movie, according to research.
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In loving memory of pet Wigan cat Nacho
A grieving Wigan family has launched a petition calling for changes to the law after their cat was killed in a hit-and-run, highlighting a legal gap that means drivers are not required to stop after hitting a cat.
What I Learned from Using the Vax ONEPWR Compact Cordless Carpet Cleaner
I tried the Vax ONEPWR Compact Cordless Carpet Cleaner here’s what I really thought.
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Grab a romantic Valentine’s weekend spa break before they’re all gone - prices from £39
Book your ultimate Valentines escape before these affordable spa deals disappear.
'Okay, put our rents up, but speed up repairs and maintenance'
Tenants resigned to rent hike
Police post CCTV footage of last sightings of missing Wigan teenager Tom Dingle as searches continue
Police hunting for a vulnerable Wigan teenager have published CCTV clips showing his last recorded movements.
Newly-released CCTV shows missing Tom Dingle's last known movements amid eight-day disappearance
A major search is taking place for the 19-year-old
Police issue update as boy, 15, missing from home for eight days
People are being urged to dial 999 if they see him
Find out Wigan council house tenants' reaction to their rents going up by almost 5%
Residents in Wigan seem broadly accepting of a 4.8 per cent rise in council home rents – but they want maintenance and repairs of their properties to be sped up.
This bank account could quietly generate up to £10,000 in interest next year
Customers with healthy cash balances could be missing out on thousands a year by leaving money sitting idle in traditional accounts
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This '£145' Speyside whisky is just £21.35 in a brilliant Amazon deal
A premium Speyside malt selling for more than £145 elsewhere is available for just £21.35 on Amazon
Urgent appeal over missing girl, 14, and boy, 15, last seen at 3am
Merseyside Police have launched an appeal for missing Birkenhead teenager Chloe Kelly, 14, and her friend Nico, 15 from Wigan
Greater Manchester driver arrested after e-bike rider injured in horror crash
He has been taken to custody for questioning
Everything you need to know as search for missing teenager hits grim milestone
The family of Tom Diggle have urged him to come home
'We're going out of our minds with worry, we love him so much - we just want him home safe'
The family of missing teenager Tom Dingle have issued an emotional plea for him to come home
Try this gorgeous watch on in virtual reality with a free online tool
Citizen has added a smart virtual try-on system that lets buyers see how its watches look before heading to a shop
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Rab’s new Microlight Windstopper takes an already brilliant jacket up a gear
Rab’s Microlight has long been a go-to for versatile warmth, but the new Windstopper version adds Gore-Tex brilliance to create a jacket that’s noticeably tougher against the elements without losing its lightweight feel
I tried a food subscription as a gift and it was unforgettable (aff)
Food subscriptions are one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give. They arrive month after month, spark new ideas in the kitchen and feel like a surprise every time the box lands on the doorstep.
Start the New Year with a cosy family escape at Travelodge that everyone will love
Don’t wait till summer to book your next holiday - Travelodge has locations all over the UK.
Nanny Diaries: Christmas chaos!
It’s been a LONG week for Emma. Because children, as any parent or childcarer knows, can be very tricky at Christmas.