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Lucozade and England unveil new fuel pouch ahead of the World Cup
As England prepare for a summer of international football, Lucozade and The Football Association are revealing how player preparation continues to evolve to meet the demands of the modern game.
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Two Wigan roads hit by new speed limits
The council said 'damage only accidents are still persistently occurring at these bends'
Police seize nine e-bikes and scooters as they target their illegal use in Wigan
Nine vehicles were seized as police cracked down on the illegal use of electric bikes and scooters in Wigan.
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Vodafone says customers could save £432 with this SIM-only deal (aff)
Customers looking to cut monthly costs without replacing their handset may want to take a closer look at Vodafone's latest SIM-only promotion
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Michelle Keegan lace trim top drops below £20 in Very sale (aff)
Michelle Keegan's latest fashion collection includes an elegant asymmetric lace trim top that's now available for under £20 in the Very sale.
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This 100mph wind-tested umbrella with 15,000 reviews is now under £16 on Amazon (aff)
With nearly 16,000 reviews and claims of withstanding extreme conditions, this compact umbrella is attracting attention at under £16
This large outdoor steel shed is now £159 with savings of up to 52% (aff)
Shoppers looking to bring order to busy garages and gardens can currently save more than £170 on this practical steel storage solution
Talisker 10 Year Old whisky drops to £28 with 47% off on Amazon (aff)
With its smoky maritime character and thousands of glowing reviews, this island single malt has become one of Amazon's standout whisky deals
GKU E200 review: The £99 dashcam that genuinely surprised me (aff)
With twin 4K cameras, GPS, parking mode and a Sony sensor, the GKU E200 sounds too good to be true at this price – but after testing it, I came away impressed
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Yoto is one of the best tech purchases for kids of all ages (aff)
The Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are tech gadgets you will never regret.
The Wigan street which could decide the result of the crucial Makerfield by-election.
Bolton Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, runs for nearly two miles through Britain's most hotly contested constituency.
Alice Ferns unveils exclusive design for Russell Hobbs and Action Against Hunger partnership
Russell Hobbs today announces Alice Ferns as the chosen artist for its global charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, unveiling her exclusive limited-edition design for the campaign.
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Why the SmilePro teeth whitening kit is winning over customers including me (aff)
Affordable, easy-to-use teeth whitening that delivers noticeable results at home.
A vile Wigan borough teacher is jailed for 15 years for repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a pupil in the 2000s
Revolting sexual crimes against a schoolgirl dating back 20 years have finally caught up with her Wigan borough teacher.
Claimsline Group recognised for rapid growth across consumer services portfolio
The group ranked number 66 in The Sunday Times 100.
Five Wigan women named finalists at national business awards
No fewer than five Wigan businesswomen have made it into the finals of the prestigious Enterprise Vision Awards
Life in Wigan pictured during the first two years of World War Two
Britain was dragged into a Second World War in September 1939, after Hitler’s Nazi Germany invaded Poland. But pictures taken in Wigan in the latter half of that year and the one that followed suggest that local life was relatively unaffected aside from air raid shelters being built and ARP drills...
The cult beauty product selling every minute that shoppers keep repurchasing (aff)
Thousands of beauty lovers can't stop buying this ICONIC London glow mist - here’s why.
The £14.99 fragrance that will have people asking what perfume you are wearing (aff)
A new fragrance launch at Boots is sure to spark conversations – and it costs just £14.99.
Nature Notes: Graham Workman meets Mr Toad hiding in an outbuilding
Graham Workman finds a toad in this week’s Nature Notes.