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'We bought a £180k doer-upper and ripped it back to brick - there's one thing we regret'
First-time buyers Greta and Liam have spent almost four years transforming their three-bed terraced house in Liverpool. Here they talk us through the ups and downs and show us around as part of our Where I Live series
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Amazon slashes Piriteze hay fever tablets to £5.79 in spring sale (aff)
Amazon has reduced the price of Piriteze hay fever tablets to £5.79 in the spring sale as tree pollen begins circulating across the UK
This £69.99 Shark cordless vacuum is Amazon's best seller (aff)
Amazon shoppers are snapping up the Shark VacMop as its price falls to £69.99 in the spring sale, making the cordless mop-and-vacuum combo one of the retailer’s hottest deals
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As Wigan residents see energy bills drop - for now - this one tip can maximise savings
With households across Wigan set to see their energy bills fall by around £10 a month from April 1, home improvement expert, Safestyle, has shared a range of simple, no-cost measures that can stretch savings even further.
Fubhub Wigan celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
More than 40 women came together at The Brick Community Stadium in Wigan to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 at a special Fubhub Wigan networking event dedicated to connection, creativity and collaboration.
Hundreds in Greater Manchester call for action over school absence recording
The government has responded to calls to create an independent panel
K Beauty fans rush to buy all their favourite Medicube products in Amazon Spring Deal Days sale (aff)
Many Medicube K Beauty favourites can be bought in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale - including Collagen Jelly Cream, Pore Pads and Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask.
Two men were arrested in Wigan by police investigating county lines drug dealing
Police investigating county lines drug dealing arrested two men in Wigan.
Quit and win: Wigan smokers encouraged to seek support this No Smoking Day
As No Smoking Day returns, Wigan’s health advisors are urging residents to make use of Be Well Wigan’s Stop Smoking Service, where people are three to four times more likely to quit successfully.
Eufy Omni C28 robot vacuum review: flagship features with a £150 saving in the spring sale (aff)
The Eufy Omni C28 promises flagship robot vacuum tech for mid-range money – and with £150 off, it’s an impressive all-rounder
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Cytec announces acquisition of Howells Associates - expanding capabilities and strengthening market position
The software provider has acquired the management solutions firm.
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Amazon slashes price of smart IPL hair remover by 55% in Spring Deal Days (aff)
An IPL machine is the best way to remove hair - and the Braun Smart IPL Skin I Expert is the world’s first smart device, which you can now buy with 55% off on Amazon.
Police want to speak to this man about a report of stalking, criminal damage and theft
Police are appealing for help to find a wanted man.
"We couldn't believe our eyes" - Cocker Spaniel's miraculous recovery after 'worst case' vets had seen
Barney was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in both hips
A water leak has led to the closure of a busy road in Wigan borough
A main road between Wigan and Leigh has been closed to traffic due to a water leak.
This sleep tech bundle promising better rest is 25% off for World Sleep Day (aff)
A World Sleep Day promotion has cut 25% off an innovative sleep tech bundle featuring red light therapy, blue light blocking glasses and blackout sleep tools designed to help improve your night-time routine.
A Wigan steroid dealer caught red-handed has been ordered to pay back £20k in ill-gotten gains
Two men, one of them from Wigan, who dealt illegal steroids and laundered their criminal gains have been ordered to hand over their ill-gotten gains.
Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments
Presenter Alexander Armstrong revealed how he once had to talk his son through how to cook mince at university – and enjoys going into ‘dad mode’ at every opportunity.
Search marketing agency forecasts 'The Great Citation War' as brands fight for AI visibility
AI visibility is changing the search landscape, search marketing agency Maratopia warn.