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Christina Applegate talks MS battle and Brad Pitt romance in new memoir - listen now on Audible (aff)
Hollywood actress Christina Applegate has spoken more about her battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), along with her romance with Brad Pitt in a new memoir - and you can listen to it on Audible.
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Classical Kate Bush will reimagine British pop legend’s catalogue with 50-piece orchestra at newly-announced Manchester live show
Cloudbusting have just announced they are to team-up with the acclaimed West London Sinfonia 50-piece orchestra for a major new ‘Classical Kate Bush’ UK tour in summer 2027.
Public voting opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards with £101k prize fund
The charities are competing for a share of the £101,000 prize fund.
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The face of a serial Wigan child abuser and rapist is published as he begins a 12-year prison term
This is the face of a serial child sex offender from Wigan borough who is this week beginning a long prison term.
Treat mum to a Sanctuary Spa gift set this Mother's Day - and save yourself more than 50% thanks to Amazon deal (aff)
Mum will be thrilled to receive this Sanctuary Spa gift set on Mother's Day - and you’ll be pleased you’ve saved more than 50% thanks to this Amazon deal.
Holiday in Guernsey: Escape the city to this island retreat one hour from the UK with Caribbean seas
It’s only a matter of time before the influencer and under-35s crowd take notice of Guernsey.
Three quarters of women are now comfortable leaving the house make-up free
Three quarters of women are now skin confident and feel comfortable leaving the house make-up free thanks to a generational shift towards natural beauty, a major report has found.
Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’
Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’ – but an expert has revealed it can be as effective for children as traditional physical books.
Amazon Spring Deals 10-16 March: why Prime members get the best deals (aff)
To get the most out of Amazon’s Spring Deals event next week, you might want to consider a free trial of the shopping giant’s Prime membership
Amazon cuts exclusive Stone Gold Ninja Max Dual Zone air fryer to £179.99 (aff)
Amazon shoppers can grab the distinctive Stone Gold Ninja Max Dual Zone air fryer for £179.99 while the limited-time deal lasts
Amazon cuts Ninja Speedi 12-in-1 multi-cooker to £169.99 in limited-time deal (aff)
The versatile Ninja Speedi 12-in-1 multi-cooker is down to £169.99 on Amazon in a limited-time deal on the Stone Gold version
I no longer have to fear chipped gel nail varnish again, thanks to fantastic Mylee beauty gadget which is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups (aff)
My greatest fear after I paint my nails is a chip or nail breakage which ruins my fresh manicure, but I’ve found a perfect gadget from Mylee for gel manicure touch-ups which has been an absolute life-saver.
Hundreds of youngsters are to descend on a Wigan venue for an event that could shape their lives
A major event aimed at helping to turn hundreds of Wigan young people’s higher education and career ambitions into reality is to be held in Wigan.
Lancashire optometrist urges community to prioritise blood pressure checks
A Wigan optometrist is advising patients in and around the local community on the importance of taking care of their wider health and getting their blood pressure checked.
Hidden electrical defects cost sellers time and money
As the spring home selling season approaches, traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for the UK property market, NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is urging homeowners to check their electrics before listing their property to avoid co...
Frontline Wigan carer wins top research award at Liverpool Conference
A frontline carer from Wigan has been awarded the Best Poster Prize at the Liverpool Dementia and Ageing Research Conference, standing out among academics and PhD students from across the sector.
Police swoop on a Wigan village convenience store to make an arrest
A man was arrested on suspicion of assault after police were called to a Wigan village’s convenience store.
High-end shaving brand offers 25% off its range with limited-time SHAVE25 code (aff)
Premium grooming brand Cremo rolls out a limited-time saving across its shaving line, covering razors, creams and post-shave care
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I’m choosing the Lookfantastic beauty egg over chocolate eggs this Easter- here’s why (aff)
The Lookfantastic beauty egg is packed full of beauty icons this is the only egg I want for easter.
She felt completely fine, then got a phone call and thought 'that doesn't bode well'
'That appointment saved my life, I had no idea anything was wrong'