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Buying the Yoto Player was the simple switch that helped my son forget about his tablet

The Yoto Player has become one of my favourite parenting essentials for encouraging screen free fun.

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BMW M3 Touring and £15,000 cash prize draw has entries from 3p

The Elite Competitions prize includes a 503bhp BMW M3 Competition M xDrive Touring in Cinnabar Red, plus £15,000 cash or a £65,000 cash alternative

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Police appeal for next of kin for man who died in Leigh

Police are appealing for help to find a deceased man’s surviving family members.

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Block of 22 affordable homes completed at Ashton-in-Makerfield’s Pit Pony pub site

The site, which had stood vacant since 2022 will see homes let for 'social rent'

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More than 90 stalls will be at the latest Cotton Works artisan market this Sunday

The monthly Cotton Works artisan market is back this Sunday with the promise of more than 90 stalls

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Paid creative opportunities are open for young people across Wigan borough

Talented young Wigan borough people are being invited to auditon for a paid-for development programme for creative professionals and dancers

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Jackery Explorer 100 Plus power station drops to £67 in Amazon limited-time deal

Amazon’s limited-time deal cuts the compact Jackery Explorer 100 Plus by 52%, offering a palm-sized backup battery for trips, outdoor use, laptops, tablets and phones

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A Wigan firm announces landmark partnership with a local amateur football club as its official kit provider

A Wigan sportswear and equipment firm has signed a key deal with one of the largest grassroots football clubs in the region

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The North West Air Ambulance charity is to benefit from a Wigan choir’s dilemma

A Wigan choir’s misfortune at losing two musical directors is being turned to the North West Air Ambulance’s advantage as singers put on an informal charity concert instead

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This £13 USB air cooler and humidifier fan has six speeds and quiet operation

The Wowcher deal offers a small USB-powered cooling fan with humidifier function, LED controls, six speed settings and a choice of white or blue finishes

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Amazon’s £22.99 Soundcore earbuds deal has ANC, 45-hour playtime and a phone-stand case

The Soundcore P30i earbuds have a 4.4-star Amazon rating, smart noise cancelling, big-bass tuning, IP54 protection and a useful case feature for hands-free viewing

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Extra-deep memory foam mattress drops from £380 to £69 in voucher deal

The extra-thick memory foam mattress comes in five sizes, with prices starting from £69 for a single and rising to £179 for a Super King.

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Research reveals nine in 10 homeowners want to dine al fresco this summer

Nearly six in 10 said their outdoor spaces aren’t ready for use ahead of this week’s heatwave.

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A new grassroots chess league has launched across Wigan and district

Lovers of and those curious about the noble and ancient game of chess have more chance of trying it out with a new Wigan and District League

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Gibraltar announces residency scheme reforms

Gibraltar is introducing a new residency framework, expected to take effect from 15 July.

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I swapped multiple beauty tools for this 5-in-1 grooming gadget, now less than £25 on Amazon

After using the BarberBoss 5-in-1 grooming tool myself, I found it made head-to-toe grooming much simpler, especially when travelling

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Special Financial Investment Territory launched in Tamchy

The international jurisdiction is expected to create over 10,000 jobs.

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Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed

A third of people look for the ‘little unexpected joys’ to brighten their days.

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The Walking Dead channel to launch on ITVX this month

Additional platform partners are set to follow.

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A boutique fashion show raises £462 for Wigan children's charity Daffodils Dreams

A summer fashion show has given a boost of several hundred pounds to Wigan children’s charity Daffodils Dreams