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Professional ionic hair dryer drops below £20 with 39% Amazon discount
Featuring ionic technology, a powerful AC motor and three heat settings, this affordable hair dryer has dropped below £20 on Amazon
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New homes in Leigh launched off plan
Elan Homes has launched Brook Gardens in Leigh off plan, with a show home due to open next month.More than a decade after Wigan Council identified the Alderley Lane site as having potential for housing, selected plots have been released for sale. Elan acquired the site last year and has had hundreds...
Wrightington Hospital receives a £300,000 upgrade to its world class bioskills lab
A new, improved bioskills lab has been launched at Wrightington Hospital after a £300,000 cash injection
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A Wigan borough guide dogs training centre is on the look-out for fosterers
An appeal has gone out from Wigan borough’s Guide Dogs’ training centre for more volunteer fosterers to come forward.
'Revenge porn' and assault charges are denied by a Wigan 40-year-old
A Wigan man has denied assault and "revenge porn" charges.
Why parents are choosing Yoto for more stories and less screen time for kids
Yoto inspires imagination with safe, screen free listening that grows with every child.
Road Angel Pure Sync review: excellent alerts undermined by a costly subscription
Road Angel’s latest dashboard gadget is simple, effective and packed with useful alerts, but the compulsory subscription turns a £59.99 device into a much more expensive commitment
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I'm thinking about treating myself to a Furbo to give me peace of mind when I have to leave my dog at home
The Furbo summer sale has me thinking it's finally time to invest in extra reassurance.
Amazon luggage set for Ryanair and easyJet drops to £71.48
The two-piece COOLIFE luggage set includes a cabin suitcase and backpack, making it a practical choice for travellers flying with Ryanair or easyJet
Wigan's Jack Johnson passes BTEC qualifications with absolute flying colours
There are celebrations galore in order as Jack Johnson – the inspiration for Wigan-based charity Joining Jack – passes his BTECs with flying colours.
Standish Cricket Club ready to open their brand new pavilion this summer
A Wigan cricket club is poised to launch its new pavilion.
Review: Volkswagen Polo
The Volkswagen Polo is 51 years old and still as good as ever, says Julie Marshall
BMO to acquire capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group
This acquisition combines BMO's market-leading global metals and mining franchise with a premier distribution platform.
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Weiqiao town to be revitalised by local textile company
The 'Revitalising Weiqiao Town' initiative plans to develop the area and empower further industrial development.
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Binzhou's leap from manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing
Binzhou City in Shandong Province has been selected for a technological transformation.
Cape Verde's goalkeeper partners with UFL mobile game
Football’s latest viral sensation has landed his first commercial deal with a game also backed by Ronaldo.
The £14.99 beauty buy that could instantly upgrade your summer routine
Sometimes the smallest beauty switch can make the biggest difference, and a new £14.99 fragrance launch at Boots could be the easiest upgrade of the season.
Father and son climb Kilimanjaro for Human Appeal
The global director of fundraising will be raising vital funds for Human Appeal.
Sainsbury’s launches 3 for £8 picky bits deal for summer match nights
Football fans can mix and match three selected Taste the Difference deli items for £8 as part of a wider range of food and drink offers
Travelers can grab Amazon’s number one bestselling Ryanair cabin bag for under £10 in limited-time sale
This bestselling underseat bag fits Ryanair’s free cabin bag allowance and is now available for less than £10 on Amazon.