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This simple desk upgrade could transform your home office for under £40 (aff)
Combining extra storage with ergonomic benefits, this affordable desk accessory could be one of the easiest ways to upgrade your workspace without a major overhaul
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Amazon slashes £149.98 Blink security bundle to just £34.99 before Prime Day (aff)
One of the biggest early Prime Day discounts we've spotted cuts a Blink camera and video doorbell bundle by £114.99, bringing the total cost down to just £34.99
Hugh Grant makes surprise appearance at Ashton-in-Makerfield social club for Andy Burnham rally
The Hollywood star was seen arriving at the community sports club for the event
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Master of Malt launches World Cup whisky collection inspired by iconic football kits (aff)
Football fans with a taste for whisky can celebrate the World Cup in style thanks to Master of Malt's nostalgic new collection of limited-edition bottlings inspired by iconic tournaments of the past
I’ve started looking where tradespeople buy their tools – and found this £24 bargain (aff)
As more homeowners take on ambitious DIY projects, some are looking beyond traditional retail chains for workshop equipment and tool storage. This mobile toolbox from BiGDUG is one example.
Votes picked up in Asda could be vital in the Makerfield by-election
Polls open from 7am tomorrow for the Makerfield by-election - which is expected to be a tight contest
Immigration is the hottest topic in the Makerfield by-election but what we've found might surprise you
It’s one topic that keeps coming up when people are asked about the big issues influencing their vote.
England fans can get cashback on Deliveroo before tonight’s game (aff)
England’s World Cup opener is the perfect excuse for a takeaway, and football fans can earn cashback on Deliveroo orders through TopCashback.
Criticism as Wigan Reform UK councillors pose with Jimmy Savile sign in Makerfield by-election campaign
Photographs have been circulated widely on social media showing Reform UK campaigners with a sign saying: “I would rather vote for Jimmy Savile than Labour”.
Two developers are about to bring 1,900 jobs and £116m to Wigan – but a row between them is getting in the way
Two developers with separate plans for massive – adjacent – industrial schemes have been embroiled in a legal battle over a link road.
Apple AirPods 4 fall below £80 in huge Prime Day deal as Amazon slashes £39 off latest earbuds (aff)
Amazon has cut Apple’s latest AirPods 4 wireless earbuds to £79.80 in an early Prime Day deal, offering a 33% saving on the popular Bluetooth headphones.
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I tried the Boots festival beauty box to see if it really is this the ultimate festival edit (aff)
This festival-ready edit delivers impressive value, although a few practical essentials are missing.
Labour's Andy Burnham rules out accepting a job in Starmer-led Government
Andy Burnham will not take a job in Sir Keir Starmer’s Government if he wins the Makerfield by-election, sources close to the potential Labour leadership challenger have said.
What stats tell us about what might be happening with immigration and housing in Wigan
As people prepare to head to the polls in Makerfield tomorrow, we decided to look at whether it’s true immigration has been the driver of housing problems in Wigan.
The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands without them realising
A used car might look perfect on the surface, but experts warn that some of the most costly problems are the ones buyers can't immediately see
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Why the Iconic London lip mask has caught my eye as someone with dry lips all year round (aff)
The Iconic London lip mask looks like the perfect addition to my lip care routine.
BBC iPlayer documentary investigates harrowing Wigan murder case
BBC iPlayer's gripping new documentary examines the true crime case of Rachel Fulstow and Michael Hillier, convicted of the murder of Liam Smith in Wigan
A Leigh 36-year-old is awaiting his court fate after confessing to smuggling drugs into Britain
A Wigan borough 36-year-old has admitted to smuggling cannabis into the country.
Financial Matters with Fairhurst Accountants: reducing your July 2026 self-assessment payment
Fairhurst Accountants look at whether it’s possible to reduce a self-assessment payment.
Jawhara Collection fragrances are back at Boots – and these Arabian-inspired scents start at just £14.99 (aff)
Three of the most-loved fragrances from the Jawhara Collection have returned to Boots.