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Why it took me so long to buy an oscillating multitool – now I use it for almost every DIY job
I’d ignored oscillating multitools for years, assuming they were a specialist trade tool. After finally buying one, it’s become the most useful piece of DIY kit I own
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Amazon Choice lockable garden storage box slashed by £120 in 40% off deal
The Amazon Choice outdoor storage box could help homeowners organise garden cushions, toys and accessories while saving £120
Naturalist Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row
The naturalist led a crowd of protestors to one of the chain’s cafes, with a 4-metre “frankenwrap” model in tow.
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Prolific local shoplifter jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
A persistent shoplifter from Skelmersdale has been jailed for shoplifting and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
A Window to My World: Art exhibition shines spotlight on mental health among young people in Wigan.
An art exhibition showcasing Wigan youngsters’ talents and with a focus on mental health issues has been hailed a success
A housing developer apprentice is shortlisted for prestigious Wigan Borough Business Awards
Bosses of a local housing developer have expressed delight but not surprise that one of their apprentices has been shortlisted for a Wigan borough business award
A funding boost ensures that an innovative apprenticeship scheme continues in Wigan borough
The securing of £200k has ensured that a major apprentice scheme for Wigan borough can continue its good work
Wigan Borough Business Awards celebrate their community at a networking event
Supporters, partners and sponsors of Wigan Borough Business Awards gathered at Cotton Works to network and hear of the importance of the competition to local firms
A Wigan charity welcomes the repeal of a law that made homelessness a crime
See the reaction of a Wigan cause which helps rough sleepers after the Government axed the law that made vagrancy illegal
'A chaotic Dickensian caper' is promised by Wigan Little Theatre as it prepares for its summer comedy
The director of Wigan Little Theatre’s latest production, a comedy called Bleak Expectations, gives audiences a flavour of what to expect
Three in 10 holidaymakers think crisps taste better abroad
Holidaymakers claim foreign crisps are one of their favourite things about going away, with six in 10 more likely to try new flavours when abroad than at home.
The Wigan positivity poet known as the Chubby Northerner has launched his second book
Wigan’s own poet known as The Chubby Northerner has published his econd book which hopes to bring joy and positivity in an increasingly divided and negative world.
In the latest Financial Matters column Fairhurst Accountants give tips to tackle cashflow concerns
In this latest Financial Matters column from Farirhurst Accountants the important issue of cashflow is addressed and what to do if it begins to dry up
Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes
Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend actually goes, according to research.
HONOR Launches Magic V6 foldable phone
The phone is “a pioneering leap forward in thinness, battery engineering, and flagship performance.”
Nutribullet Ultra 1200W blender drops to £87.99 in Amazon deal
Featuring a 1200W motor, quieter operation and a Rapid Extractor Blade, the Nutribullet Ultra has been reduced by 32% on Amazon
This Shark PowerDetect vacuum cleans forwards and backwards and now has £130 off
The full-sized corded cleaner adapts its suction to dirt, flooring, edges and direction while Powered Lift-Away helps it reach stairs, furniture and car interiors
This Ninja CREAMi soft-serve ice cream maker is now £82 cheaper at Amazon
More than 1,000 have been bought in a month as Amazon cuts the price of Ninja’s 13-in-one frozen dessert maker with a soft-serve dispenser and two reusable tubs
There's only one name on everyone's lips in Westminster at the moment and it's Andy Burnham
Listen, for a moment, to the din of voices filling the grand halls and corridors of Westminster, and it won’t be long before you hear a familiar name echoing off the vaulted ceilings.
The affordable new unisex fragrance worth packing in your hand luggage for your summer holiday
Whether it’s a city break, a beach holiday or a weekend away, finding the right fragrance can be just as important as the right outfit - and one affordable Boots launch could be worth making room for in your luggage.