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Christmas health advice: how to stay feeling right as rein(deer) this Christmas and New Year
It’s not long until Christmas and New Year, so NHS Greater Manchester is asking everyone to Get To Know Where To Go if you or someone else becomes unwell – helping to keep the festive cheer going.
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Bunches flower bouquets are a simple way to share Christmas joy this season
Finding festive gifts that feel thoughtful can be surprisingly difficult, especially when time is tight. That’s why flowers have become my go-to Christmas present – beautiful, personal, and guaranteed to brighten someone’s day – and Bunches has some of the best seasonal bouquets around....
World-class musician wins £95k VW camper after lucky spot-the-ball guess
He spends his time performing on world stages, but one tiny pixel has just changed his weekends foreve
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Sneaky way to get the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick as little as £11.20
Thought you'd missed the cheapest Fire TV Stick deal of the year? Amazon has quietly dropped the price again - and it’s even lower if you trade in an old device
The Sanctuary Spa gift set is the perfect present when you don’t know what to buy
The Sanctuary Spa lost in the moment gift set is now half price on Amazon.
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Revealed: The most common questions people ask Alexa (Some are a bit weird)
It turns out we’re using smart speakers for everything from pop culture curiosity to kitchen crisis management = and the patterns are oddly relatable
The number of people homeless in each Greater Manchester borough
The number of people currently homeless across the north west could more than fill the Co-Op Live arena
El Mayor tequila review: Blanco, Reposado and Añejo compared for Christmas gifting
El Mayor is a premium tequila made with 100 percent Blue Weber agave. I tried three bottles in the range to see whether tequila deserves a place on your Christmas drinks shelf.
Christmas Jumper Day 2025: I just found the best Christmas jumper from New Look
The perfect Christmas jumper from New Look and under £28.
Residents battling 'cruise liner' warehouses now fighting floods as The King pitches in
The King has now pitched in with words of support for residents
St John Rigby College delivers unforgettable learning experiences beyond the classroom
A Wigan sixth form is offering students incredible opportunities to explore culture, history, and geography through immersive trips tailored for every interest.
Best Christmas stocking fillers under £20
If you’re looking for budget-friendly stocking fillers for the whole family then look no further.
Founders of a Wigan organisation win prestigious disability-led Race Across Europe
The founders of a Wigan organisation have won a trans-continental competition for people with disabilities.
This website turns gifting into an art form - and it’s addictive
Thoughtful gifting doesn’t have to be difficult — and this site filled with artisanal, personalised presents proves it.
RSPCA attempt to catch goose in Wigan borough after it was shot with a bow and arrow
The RSPCA has launched an urgent operation to capture an injured goose in the Wigan borough after the bird was found with a bow and arrow impaled in its head.
'Last chance' to save abandoned historic hall is backed by heritage chiefs
"It's in extremely poor condition and at risk of being lost forever."
The simple app feature making breakdowns far less stressful
Breaking down is stressful, but a new feature from The AA could make the rescue part a lot quicker and easier with location tracking and fast reporting
I found the Faszin Ionic Titanium Hair Straighteners for the lowest price ever
Customers are raving about these high performing hair straighteners - now only £39.99
Historic England backs the 'last chance' to save Wigan's derelict Winstanley Hall with housing plans
Historic England has given its full support to proposals to restore Wigan’s dilapidated Winstanley Hall and its historic outbuildings.
Doctor Who's TARDIS lands at West Lancashire College
Second-year Carpentry and Joinery students Finley, Elliott and Kyle have brought a touch of time-travelling magic to West Lancashire College with the creation of a replica TARDIS, built entirely from pine and plywood.