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Nanny Diaries: it is so important that children understand the world around them

In this week’s Nanny Diaries, Emma Appleton looks at the importance of teaching children about the world around them.

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A golf club is appealing for help to find its 'irreplaceable' trophies after they were taken by thieves

Thieves have stolen precious trophies – some with “enormous sentimental value” – from a popular sports club near Wigan.

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Why more UK holidaymakers are choosing staycations over Spain this summer

Half of holidaymakers have changed their travel plans due to rising costs and global uncertainty - booking later and staying closer to home.

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'Changes are long overdue': The number of Greater Manchester teenagers not in education, employment or training

In some parts of the region one in 20 teens are not in work or college

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Boots launches £14.99 Arabian-inspired perfumes with a luxury fragrance feel for less

Luxury-inspired fragrance doesn't have to cost a fortune. Boots has introduced Jawhara, a new collection of Arabian-inspired perfumes offering premium-style scents for just £14.99 a bottle.

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Coffee and tea lovers can brighten stained teeth at home with SmilePro's whitening kit now 50% off (aff)

Years of drinking coffee and tea can leave teeth looking stained, but you don't have to give up your favourite drinks. SmilePro's at-home whitening kit is designed to lift everyday stains in just 10 minutes a day.

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Amazon shoppers call this Kérastase hair oil a 'game changer'

With more than 1,000 bought in the past month, this premium hair oil is winning over shoppers who say it leaves hair noticeably smoother, shinier and softer after just one use.

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E-bike rider fighting for life after Leigh horror crash with Tesla

Witnesses are urged to come forward

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Police are appealing for information following a serious e-bike collision

The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for information following a serious collision in Leigh.

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ELEMIS' best-selling cleansing balm has shoppers saying it's '100/10'

The premium cleansing balm has become a skincare favourite thanks to its luxurious texture, effective makeup removal and spa-like scent that shoppers can't stop talking about.

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What the average home looks like in each Greater Manchester borough

Here's what the average house price of £270,000 can buy you across the region

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This roomy Amazon cabin suitcase could help you skip baggage reclaim

Travellers say this hard-shell cabin suitcase comfortably packed everything they needed for a week away while remaining within airline cabin baggage limits.

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The insurance detail every renter should ask their landlord about

Fires, floods and storms can leave tenants needing somewhere else to live. This landlord insurance offer includes potential help with alternative accommodation, while property owners can save 10% using code LLSAVE10.

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Review: Why The Lodge at Ashford Castle is one of Ireland's most memorable luxury hotel stays

A luxury stay in County Mayo delivers far more than elegant accommodation, with memorable estate experiences, excellent dining and genuine Irish hospitality combining to create a truly special escape.

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SmilePro teeth whitening kit cuts treatment costs to around £2 with 50% off limited-time offer

Professional-style teeth whitening doesn't have to come with a premium price tag. SmilePro's Advanced Whitening Kit is now half price, offering an affordable way to brighten your smile from home in just 10 minutes a day.

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Drivers faced huge delays following M6 fire with long queues

Drivers heading towards Greater Manchester faced huge delays on the M6 following a fire.

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M6 fire RECAP after huge queues build with firefighters on motorway

Fifty-minute queues have built up

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Boots' £14.99 Arabian perfume range could be the hidden fragrance bargain shoppers have been waiting for

A new fragrance collection has quietly arrived at Boots, offering Arabian-inspired Eau de Parfums packed with premium scent notes for just £14.99 a bottle.

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Wigan gave Labour a kicking at the local elections as voters turned to Reform - things look very different now

The party seemed lost three months ago - but two huge by-elections have changed its fortunes in the borough

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Amazon folding treadmill drops to £79.99 with voucher

The four-in-one machine can be used for walking or jogging, although buyers should note several conflicting specifications in the Amazon listing.