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She's the flatpack world champion again after building a bedside table in less than nine minutes
If you’ve ever struggled to construct a flatpack, look away now. Hayley knows her Allen Key from her screwdriver and has been crowned the flatpack world champion - again.
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EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic review: portable power without the premium price (aff)
A more affordable EcoFlow Delta that still delivers serious power for everyday use
My old shed is chaos – these BiGDUG buys could sort it fast (aff)
A cluttered shed can waste valuable space. These practical BiGDUG storage ideas could help turn even the smallest outbuilding into a smarter, more organised setup.
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Mrs Hinch approved noise cancelling headphones are in Amazon sale with more than 40% off (aff)
Mrs Hinch has been using these headphones to stay motivated during her Spring clean, but they’re also great for holidays, workouts and more - and right now they’re 44% off in the Amazon sale so this is a great time to get some celeb-loved tech for yourself.
Stacey Solomon approved wireless earbuds are in Amazon sale with at least 40% off (aff)
Singer Stacey Solomon has featured these wireless earbuds in her top Spring Amazon picks - and they’re on sale right now, so this is a great time to copy a celeb purchase.
Aosu SolarCam D1 Classic review: smart solar security on a budget (aff)
A feature-packed solar security camera that delivers strong performance without the usual price tag
26 criminals locked up in Greater Manchester in April - full details of each case
It has been a busy month at Manchester's crown courts
ICONIC London’s viral cleansing balm is back - and there’s 25% off this May bank holiday weekend (aff)
There will be lots of sales on this upcoming bank holiday weekend, but for beauty lovers there’s one to really pay attention to - the ICONIC London sale.
Andy Burnham planning return to Westminster ‘within weeks’
Andy Burnham has a plan to return to Westminster “within weeks” in a bid to challenge Sir Keir Starmer, according to reports.
Man arrested near school as police move to clarify 'concerns on social media'
He's been arrested on suspicion of theft
Man arrested after disturbance in shop
A man in his 40s was arrested in Whelley this afternoon following a disturbance in a local shop.
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May bank holiday UK 2026: When are the supermarkets open on early May bank holiday Monday? (aff)
This is when all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, are open on Monday May 4.
Disney+ £3.99 sale ends soon – bank holiday binge bargain (aff)
Families looking for an easy bank holiday win can grab Disney+ from £3.99 a month for three months, but the limited-time streaming offer ends on May 6.
A new Wigan pub celebrating northern soul is opening its doors today
A pub with an emphasis on northern soul opens in Wigan town centre today.
Double delight as a Wigan woman wins the Flatpack World Championships for the second time
A Wigan champion flatpack assembler has retained her title.
Third arrest made following major criminal damage incident
A 37-year-old man from an area close to Wigan is one of three people to have been arrested for a criminal damage incident.
Climate column: innovative programme building community resilience to environmental risks
This month’s climate column looks at a project in Higher Folds.
From mud kitchens to magic carpets – parents are loving these educational toys (aff)
From sensory carpets to wooden kitchens, these clever play ideas are proving hugely popular with parents and nurseries alike
Wigan manufacturers are being encouraged to adopt AI with the new Made Smarter toolkit
A Government-baked programme has a new toolkit to help Wigan businesses use AI.
Cheshire £2m dream home at centre of charity fundraising draw (aff)
A luxury five-bedroom Cheshire property is at the centre of a summer fundraising campaign supporting charities, with one supporter set to receive the fully furnished home.