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The SmilePro LED mouthguard took my teeth whitening results to the next level (aff)
Here's why SmilePro's LED mouthguard is one of the best at-home whitening systems I've used.
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Father’s Day gifts: last posting dates revealed for Royal Mail, Evri and DPD (aff)
Father’s Day is approaching fast. Courier experts have revealed the final dates to send gifts with Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and other major services.
Outdoor kitchens, designer daybeds and luxury loungers – why gardens are becoming the new living room (aff)
Brits would spend almost £4,700 creating their ideal garden, according to research. From outdoor kitchens and hotel-style loungers to designer sofas and daybeds, here’s how gardens are becoming the most desirable room in the house.
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Boots launches new Korean beauty brand and festival beauty box deal (aff)
From exclusive Korean beauty arrivals to a festival beauty box packed with cult favourites, these are the standout Boots launches and deals catching shoppers' attention this summer
Garden shoppers can save £410 on this stylish hanging egg chair deal (aff)
Garden shoppers can save hundreds of pounds on a cushioned hanging egg chair that could transform patios, decking and outdoor seating areas this summer
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National Picnic Day: The affordable buys I picked up to create the perfect summer picnic (aff)
These budget-friendly picnic essentials have levelled up my al fresco dining.
Independent by-election candidate Paul Gould knows his chances are slim - but he just wants awareness on this issue
Paul Gould is an independent candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election and he’s got one issue on his mind.
Century-old tradition continues as people take part in Aspull and Haigh Walking Day
Churchgoers, clergy, councillors and members of the community turned out in force for Aspull and Haigh Walking Day.
Repeated domestic abuse crimes across Wigan Borough have reduced
Repeated domestic abuse crimes across Wigan borough have plummeted by nearly a half over a three-year period following a range of early-intervention, and support services from the local Community Safety Partnership.
Job opportunity: Media Sales Consultant in the North West
If you have fancied working in media sales, here’s a rare opportunity to work with us at our fabulous local newspaper and online brands.
Former Makerfield MP returns to his old constituency to back the Burnham campaign - and says he would make a good prime minister
Former Makerfield MP Sir Ian McCartney has returned to his old stomping ground to back Labour candidate Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election, saying he would make a “great MP – and PM.”
“Photography and filmmaking is my new high. A recovering Wigan drug addict's inspiring Men’s Health Week story
A recovering Wigan drink and drug addict has told his inspiring story of exciting new beginnings for Men’s Health Week
Volunteers and schoolchildren team up to tidy their village near Wigan
Youngsters from a school near Wigan joined forces with an environmental group to fill bags of waste during a coordinated litter-pick
Better Together Awards 2026 are launched to celebrate local community heroes
A new awards programme is being launched to find unsung heroes from communities in the east and south of Wigan borough
Pupils have been smartening up a village near Wigan with attractive floral displays
A church and several schools have been brightened up thanks to green-fingered pupils in a village near Wigan
NHS Greater Manchester urges public to use services wisely ahead of doctors' strike and England World Cup game
With another resident doctors’ strike and England World Cup games looming, Wigan people are being urged by NHS chiefs to choose carefully about health services they need when they are likely to be particularly badly stretched
The date of a new Wigan vegan festival has been announced
Plant-based food, drinks and other products will take centre stage as Wigan hosts a new vegan festival later this year
This week's Financial Matters with Fairhurst Accountants deals with navigating property tax changes
Next April there will be a two per cent rise in income tax rates on property income. Wigan-based Fairhurst Accountants gives its sage counsel
Pair in court accused of being owners of a dog out of control in Wigan which injured a man
Two people have appeared in court accused of being the owners of a dog which was out of control in Wigan and injured a man.
The nation’s favourite ‘dadisms’ phrases include “I’m just resting my eyes”
The nation’s favourite ‘dadisms’ phrases include “I’m just resting my eyes”, “were you born in a barn?” and “put a jumper on if you’re cold”.