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Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year
Brits stuck in ‘rip-off contracts’ reckon overpriced deals are costing them £576 a year more than they should be paying.
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Burnham on course for coronation as nominations open for Labour leadership
Andy Burnham is on course for a coronation as Labour’s new leader as the only declared candidate ahead of nominations for the contest opening today (Thursday July 9).
Wigan's historical Plantation lodges are now open to all to see for the very first time
The famous, but hitherto unexplored, Plantation Lodges and Gates have opened following an extensive renovation period, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Wigan Council.
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Premium Ryanair and easyJet cabin bag now under £8 on Amazon, with two-pack also on sale
Amazon has reduced the Aerolite Ryanair and easyJet friendly cabin bag to less than £8, while a matching two-pack offers extra value for pairs planning their next trip.
Amazon’s YONISEE office chair has lumbar support and flip-up armrests - and is now under £50
Amazon’s limited-time deal cuts the YONISEE desk chair by 50%, offering a high-back design with adjustable support, rolling wheels and space-saving armrests
Meet the Wigan radiologist who lived an incredible double life for 18 years
He rose to the pinnacle of two very different fields - fulfilling a boyhood dream in the process
OREO and BTS fans, get ready for an OREO cookie BTS made just for you
OREO and BTS fans, get ready for an OREO cookie BTS made just for you.
I thought I bought an audio player, but I got so much more with the Yoto Player
The Yoto Player may be marketed as an audio player, but for our family, it's become so much more.
LookFantastic's summer £140 beauty box drops to £34.20 with extra discount code
The LookFantastic Summer Edit Beauty Box contains more than £140 worth of premium beauty products and can now be picked up for just £34.20 with an extra checkout discount
Two men charged following burglary of £400 worth of tools from house
Police have officially charged two men with burglary in relation to the theft of tools from a home near Wigan.
Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work
A new report has found that just 6% of managers say young recruits are ready for work, despite 45% of Gen Z believing they are.
XTransfer returns to the Summer Davos Forum
SMEs serve as a ‘buffer’ for globalisation, the platform says.
Audiense unveils new brand identity and updated website
Audiense will deliver a more expansive consumer dataset boosted by AI-powered functionality.
Game, set, snack! Morrisons serves up new Wimbledon doughnut loaded with fresh strawberries and cream
Morrisons is smashing it this summer with the launch of its brand-new Wimbledon-inspired Grand Slam Doughnut – and it’s bursting with one of the nation’s favourite flavour combos – fresh strawberries and cream.
Work is to start within weeks converting part of Wigan Pier into a charity's headquarters
The transformation of part of Wigan Pier into the new home for a national arts eduction and cultural learning charity is set to begin within weeks.
Train service cancelations at Wigan Wallgate to cause major disruption
Passengers travelling between Southport and Wigan have been warned to plan ahead during upcoming engineering works.
Wigan and Leigh College staff member to take on gruelling ultra-walking challenge to raise funds for a brilliant charity
Two brothers are set to take on a whopping 100km ultra-walking challenge for a charity close to their hearts.
Wigan’s new market hall is to open months later than originally planned
Wigan’s new market will be opening at a later date than initially intended, the council has said.
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This small change to youreveryday beauty routine could make a big difference to your smile
Sometimes the smallest additions to a daily routine can have the biggest impact. For people looking to brighten their smile, this bestselling whitening kit is a popular choice.
Tired of re-doing your make-up during the day? These affordable beauty products may help stop that
Whether you're rushing between meetings or heading to a summer event, there’s never a good time to realise you need a make-up touch-ups - but this e.l.f. Cosmetics primer and setting spray could help your make-up stay looking fresh for longer.