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Suspect named after police attend incident at Salford primary school

He is due to appear in court

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This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon (aff)

More than 700 have been bought in the past month, with the pressure-activated gel pad requiring no water, electricity or time in the freezer

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We take a look at talented Wigan musicians who could shape up to be icons in the future

We take a look at four bands who have the gift and potential to cement their places in musical history

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Police provide update on suspicious device in Wigan borough area

Police previously asked residents to stay inside due to a suspicious device.

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Police ask residents to stay indoors following the discovery of a suspicious item

Police are asking that residents in this Wigan borough area remain indoors following the discovery of a suspected unexploded device.

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Popular office chair gets £164 price cut in home-working deal (aff)

Home workers struggling with back pain could save £164 on a chiropractor-approved chair designed for long days at a desk

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Keir Starmer told 'it's over' as he battles on following Andy Burnham's Makerfield victory

A Labour veteran revealed the three devastating words he would tell the embattled PM

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Tesla Model 3 RWD review: the £37,990 version that makes most sense

Tesla’s cheapest Model 3 loses a little speed and luxury, but its £249 monthly price and generous standard equipment could make it the pick of the range

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Starmer under pressure to quit after Burnham’s by-election win

Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to set out plans to quit Downing Street over the weekend after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election.

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Vodafone unlimited SIM deal offers £432 saving - if you catch it before the deadline (aff)

The £26-a-month Vodafone plan includes unlimited data, calls and texts, but shoppers have only days left to claim the headline saving

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A chance for parents to view some of the options for summer childcare in Wigan

With a long summer break looming for youngsters, some working parents will now be considering their childcare options. Here are some of the possibilities in Wigan

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Two developers are about to bring 1,900 jobs and £116m to a small town, but a row over a road is getting in the way

Approved plans for two industrial parks have led to a high court case about the route of a link road

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This £14 USB air cooler has six speeds and a built-in humidifier (aff)

More than 2,200 of the compact desktop coolers have been bought, with white and blue versions available and delivery starting from £9.99

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This £44 oscillating air cooler could help tackle stuffy summer rooms (aff)

The compact 80W cooling unit combines oscillating airflow, a four-litre water tank and remote controls for less than £44

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RECAP: Makerfield by-election results LIVE as Labour announces selection process for mayoral candidate

The latest updates and news after Andy Burnham's huge win in Makerfield

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Why I'm thinking about trying teeth whitening strips from MySweetSmile (aff)

Can these peroxide-free whitening strips help remove years of stains without causing sensitivity?

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Reform councillors apologise after posing for ‘incredibly stupid’ snap with ‘disgusting’ Jimmy Savile banner

Wigan councillor Gemma Painter said 'I’d like to claim that it’s fabricated, but that would be untrue'

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Trupeer AI taps former UiPath APAC CEO for UK growth

Trupeer AI, a workflow knowledge platform for teams and AI agents, has appointed former UiPath APAC President and CEO Raghu Subramanian as President and Chief Business Officer as it accelerates expansion in the United Kingdom.

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A look at what Andy Burnham has been up to on his first day as MP for Makerfield

A celebration until 5am, a victorious rally for change, a likely nap and a run – this time from reporters.

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Nongshim brings Shin Ramyun to Taste of London

Nongshim, the maker of the iconic Shin Ramyun brand, is participating in Taste of London, one of the United Kingdom's premier food festivals, taking place from June 17 to 21 at The Regent's Park .