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Meet the Wigan radiologist who lived an incredible double life for 18 years

He rose to the pinnacle of two very different fields - fulfilling a boyhood dream in the process

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OREO and BTS fans, get ready for an OREO cookie BTS made just for you

OREO and BTS fans, get ready for an OREO cookie BTS made just for you.

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I thought I bought an audio player, but I got so much more with the Yoto Player

The Yoto Player may be marketed as an audio player, but for our family, it's become so much more.

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LookFantastic's summer £140 beauty box drops to £34.20 with extra discount code

The LookFantastic Summer Edit Beauty Box contains more than £140 worth of premium beauty products and can now be picked up for just £34.20 with an extra checkout discount

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Wigan's historical Plantation lodges are now open to all to see for the very first time

The famous, but hitherto unexplored, Plantation Lodges and Gates have opened following an extensive renovation period, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Wigan Council.

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Two men charged following burglary of £400 worth of tools from house

Police have officially charged two men with burglary in relation to the theft of tools from a home near Wigan.

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Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work

A new report has found that just 6% of managers say young recruits are ready for work, despite 45% of Gen Z believing they are.

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XTransfer returns to the Summer Davos Forum

SMEs serve as a ‘buffer’ for globalisation, the platform says.

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Audiense unveils new brand identity and updated website

Audiense will deliver a more expansive consumer dataset boosted by AI-powered functionality.

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Game, set, snack! Morrisons serves up new Wimbledon doughnut loaded with fresh strawberries and cream

Morrisons is smashing it this summer with the launch of its brand-new Wimbledon-inspired Grand Slam Doughnut – and it’s bursting with one of the nation’s favourite flavour combos – fresh strawberries and cream.

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Train service cancelations at Wigan Wallgate to cause major disruption

Passengers travelling between Southport and Wigan have been warned to plan ahead during upcoming engineering works.

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Wigan and Leigh College staff member to take on gruelling ultra-walking challenge to raise funds for a brilliant charity

Two brothers are set to take on a whopping 100km ultra-walking challenge for a charity close to their hearts.

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Wigan’s new market hall is to open months later than originally planned

Wigan’s new market will be opening at a later date than initially intended, the council has said.

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This small change to youreveryday beauty routine could make a big difference to your smile

Sometimes the smallest additions to a daily routine can have the biggest impact. For people looking to brighten their smile, this bestselling whitening kit is a popular choice.

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Tired of re-doing your make-up during the day? These affordable beauty products may help stop that

Whether you're rushing between meetings or heading to a summer event, there’s never a good time to realise you need a make-up touch-ups - but this e.l.f. Cosmetics primer and setting spray could help your make-up stay looking fresh for longer.

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Olay Regenerist Whip SPF30 face cream falls to £12 on Amazon

Combining SPF30, hydration and anti-ageing ingredients in one lightweight formula, this popular Olay moisturiser has dropped to just £12 on Amazon

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Wigan sisters bring back a free family event with community support

Two amazing Wigan schoolgirls are the brains behind the return of major family events this summer holiday

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Teddy Padel Academy expands internationally

The network is building on 20 years of award-winning children’s sports education.

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The Walking Dead channel launches on ITVX

Additional platform partners are set to follow.

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I tried this premium Curlsmith kit and my curls have never looked more defined - now it’s on sale

The premium four-piece Curlsmith Discovery Kit has transformed how my curls look every day, even between washes, helping reduce frizz while keeping my hair defined and healthy-looking.