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Amazon shoppers love this Olay SPF moisturiser that hydrates and glows
More than 3,000 shoppers bought this Amazon favourite last month, with users praising its lightweight feel, high SPF protection and ability to double as a makeup primer.
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‘Luxurious, romantic countryside retreat’ was built on green belt without planning permission
The 'shepherd's hut' and gazebo with a hot tub were put up on land close to Pennington Flash in Lowton
Does the new voting system work if thousands of people’s ballots didn’t count?
Thousands crossed their ballots in the wrong way.
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Amazon shoppers say this Aussie curl bundle transformed their hair
Amazon shoppers say this three-piece Aussie curl routine has left their hair softer, bouncier and noticeably less frizzy, with many saying they'll never switch back.
Brothers caught at Manchester Airport jailed after customs officers saw them 'exchanging glances'
Carl Threadgill and Josh Threadgill were both caught carrying suitcases stuffed full of cannabis
Shoppers say this bestselling teeth whitening kit helped brighten their smile and boosted confidence at home
Thousands of shoppers say this popular at-home teeth whitening kit has helped brighten their smile and boost confidence, offering an affordable alternative to professional treatments.
'There's kids that play on this street, now someone has been killed'
A man has died of his injuries after a suspected assault in Wigan
Amazon shoppers say this Olay night cream leaves skin softer by morning
More than 2,000 shoppers bought this Olay night cream in the past month, with users praising its lightweight texture and noticeable overnight results.
He said his car wouldn't stop - but he never tried pressing the brakes
Nathan Owen has been jailed after an investigation involving police and Jaguar
Jackery solar power station and 100W panel bundle saves £275 at Amazon
The compact 256Wh Jackery package includes a 100W solar panel, fast USB-C charging and a long-life LiFePO4 battery
A 13-year-old Wigan boy has been missing for six days and police are appealing for help to find him
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a 13-year-old boy who has been missing for six days.
Premium Ryanair and easyJet cabin bag falls to under £7 on Amazon in lowest price for a year
Anyone planning a getaway can currently pick up a Ryanair and easyJet-compatible cabin bag for under £7 on Amazon, with the travel essential now at its lowest price in the last year according to recent price tracking.
Approval is being sought for a row of terraced homes in Wigan to be classed as HMOs for up to 20 people
Permission is being sought for an entire row of terraced homes in Wigan to be classed as HMOs to house up to 20 people.
Three people suffered minor injuries in a crash involving an ambulance and a van in Wigan
Three people were taken to hospital after a crash involving an ambulance on an emergency call.
Driver who falsely claimed his electric car malfunctioned on the motorway in Wigan has been jailed
Vehicle data showed an electric car was stationary in Wigan just moments before the driver called police claiming the brakes would not work.
Luxury spa break for two at 4 star hotel slashed to £114 in Wowcher deal
The luxury venue is only a 30 minute drive from Wigan.
Baking a difference: Morrisons launches limited edition ‘Cob for Care’ to urge support for Marie Curie
Morrisons has rebranded one of its famous loaves for the month of August to raise vital funds for the UK’s leading end of life charity Marie Curie, renaming its handcrafted Coburg Cob the ‘Cob for Care’.
Murder probe launched as man, 56, dies after police scrambled to disturbance in Wigan
Brian Cunliffe died in hospital two days after the 'disturbance' on Bryn Street in the Ince area
Amazon 3-in-1 Apple charging stand drops to £8.49
The aluminium charging station includes a 20W mains adaptor and can hold a compatible iPhone horizontally or vertically while supplying power.
Murder probe launched as 56-year-old man dies two days after a disturbance in Wigan
A murder investigation is under way and two people have been arrested after a man died following reports of an assault in Wigan.