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Brits are turning their backs on meal prep as ‘heat, ding, eat’ food booms (aff)
The days of spending Sundays batch-cooking endless tubs of rice and chicken may be fading as healthier ready meals surge in popularity.
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Intex inflatable sofa bed deal is perfect for summer garden parties and camping (aff)
This pull-out inflatable sofa bed is turning heads online thanks to its surprisingly low price, queen-size sleeping space and portable design that works just as well in the garden as it does on camping trips.
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'Nice parking spot, Rita!': I joined the Alton Towers queue that everyone's talking about (aff)
The queue almost becomes part of the experience.
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Bus drivers ballot for strike in Greater Manchester over pay dispute
Bus drivers under the operator Go North West in Bolton, Denton, Heywood and Wigan claim they aren't paid as much as other drivers
Patients are seeking answers about the future of their GP surgery after it was told to find a new premises
Patients at a GP surgery which has been told to move out of its building within months are demanding a “clear, long-term premises plan” from the NHS.
Burger King® UK launches limited-time menu inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Burger King® UK is bringing the Force to flame-grilling this spring.
Hundreds of Wigan bus drivers ballot for strikes over pay
Go North West drivers in the Greater Manchester area, including Wigan, are angry over apparent pay disparities with Bee Network colleagues.
Pro-suicide forum linked to string of deaths in Greater Manchester fined almost £1m
The site has been reportedly linked to more than 130 deaths in the UK
Winners announced for the 2026 Charity Film Awards
The ninth iteration of the awards awarded more than £100k in prize money.
Two-thirds support greater education for subjects like esports
Almost two-thirds of people worldwide support more formal education pathways in esports and gaming.
The best British Eurovision entry of all time is Bucks Fizz's 'Making Your Mind Up'
The best British Eurovision entry of all time has been named as Bucks Fizz's 'Making Your Mind Up'.
Humyn Labs launches report for AI voice benchmarking across Global South languages
Humyn Labs released a report that evaluates 15 commercial models across 22 non-English languages using a seven-metric scoring stack.
How to ease hay fever symptoms: advice from NHS Greater Manchester
NHS Greater Manchester gives some handy advice to all those of us who are suffering from hay fever at the moment
Amazon’s Essentials Week sale is live – these are the deals actually worth buying (aff)
Amazon’s Everyday Essentials Week sale is packed with discounts on groceries and household staples – but we sniffed around the deals page to find the bargains genuinely worth your money.
Bosses of a Wigan firm say its social impact award highlights its commitment to the community
Wigan bathroom, wet room and kitchen firm PROCare lands a coveted social impact prize at the North West Family Business Awards for its community work.
Wigan’s £45m heritage project shows how restoration can support local growth
How the multi-million-pound rebirth of Haigh Hall could generate an important boost to the area’s economy
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This Michelle Keegan midaxi dress is the summer staple set to sell out fast (aff)
Michelle Keegan launches new summer collection for Very.
Keskine is the at-home hair removal gadget women buying this summer (aff)
A simple, at-home beauty device designed to reduce unwanted hair in as little as four weeks.
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Bloomsbury Money appoints new head of compliance
Bloomsbury Money, a Jersey regulated Money Services Business specializing in global payment solutions and treasury management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Clarke as its new Head of Compliance.
UK’s biggest water bioreactor to be installed in Wigan to cope with new housing and population rise
A £230M investment in water treatment is needed due to 'new housing developments and the local population continuing to grow'