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Humane indoor fruit fly trap gets 55% off ahead of summer bug season
The chemical-free indoor trap is designed for kitchens, bedrooms and offices, with quiet operation, a removable collection tray and coverage for rooms of up to 30 square metres
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Why the Yoto Mini is my must-have travel companion for keeping kids entertained in the summer holidays
We already love our original Yoto, but the Yoto Mini looks perfect for long car journeys.
I'm celebrating National Picky Bits Day with all these treats from Sainsbury's
National Picky Bits Day is on June 27 this year and Sainsbury’s has a huge selection of dips, breads, olives, falafels and more to choose from.
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Andy Burnham pledges 15 per cent of salary to worthy causes in Makerfield
New Makerfield MP Andy Burnham has has pledged 15 per cent of his salary towards local good causes in the constituency.
Wowcher cuts 49% off pizza oven that cooks in as little as 10 minutes
The compact countertop oven is said to preheat in five minutes and comes with a traditional stone baking plate and two stainless steel pizza paddles
Smoking and vaping rates among young people in Wigan borough are falling
Fewer young people in Wigan are smoking and vaping, according to a recent survey.
How to get 500 EuroMillions lines for £9 ahead of £52m jackpot
The 74% off syndicate deal provides a share in 500 EuroMillions lines, although any prizes won will be divided between as many as 50 members
The search for a missing snake has led to the closure of a Wigan primary school
A Wigan school is reported to have closed its doors amid concerns a pet snake could have escaped from a nearby home.
Police confirm 'stabbing' was dog attack as four arrests made and animal put down
The animal has been put down after the incident in Wigan
Boots premium hair edit beauty box review: Salon-quality haircare favourites worth over £223 for just £50
The Boots Premium hair edit beauty box features 15 hair products in one luxury beauty box.
Mrs Hinch's favourite Garnier Vitamin C sorbet cream has been reduced to its lowest price for Amazon Prime Day
Mrs Hinch’s go-to Garnier Sorbet Cream is one of Amazon’s bestselling beauty products and it’s now being sold at the lowest price we have seen - for just over £4.
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Europe and China must pivot from tech rivalry to "constructive engagement" in AI era
Leaders at the CEIBS Forums warn that the EU and China must move beyond zero-sum competition.
Want that ‘back from holiday’ glow all year round? These new affordable e.l.f. sticks make it easy
That fresh, sun-kissed ‘back from holiday’ glow is one of the most wanted beauty looks every summer — and e.l.f. Cosmetics’ latest Soft Glam launches are designed to make it easier to recreate at home.
The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed
The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed - including jumping the breakfast buffet queue, washing undergarments in kettles and stealing from rooms.
Amazon cuts £75 off cordless Shark cleaner for pet and wine stains
The lightweight handheld cleaner is designed for quickly tackling localised spills, odours and pet accidents on carpets, upholstery, stairs and car interiors
Avinox wins Eurobike 2026 Award with its smart heart rate control system
The system is set to be a ‘genuine game changer’.
The hidden perfume gem at Boots shoppers are only just discovering – and it costs £14.99
This new fragrance collection at Boots could quickly become one of beauty’s best-kept secrets.
Amazon cuts a huge £1,729 off the Astell&Kern desktop hi-fi system in a Prime Day deal
The specialist desktop system supports demanding headphones, high-resolution music, wired hi-fi equipment and wireless streaming from one compact battery-powered unit
Amazon cuts £80 off Ninja's Double Stack XL air fryer that cooks on four levels - lowest price for months
The narrower Ninja appliance stacks two independent drawers vertically, freeing up worktop width while retaining a family-sized 9.5-litre capacity
The plans for a major Metrolink expansion across Salford, Wigan and Bolton
Transport bosses are looking into the proposed scheme