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The e.l.f beauty buys I’m adding to my basket this payday for glowing summer makeup (aff)
These are the affordable e.l.f beauty buys I’m treating myself to this payday.
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Man fighting for his life after stabbing incident
A man is fighting for life after being stabbed in Wigan last night (Friday, May 29).
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Bestselling HelloBaby monitor drops to £59 in Amazon parenting deal (aff)
Amazon has reduced the price of the bestselling HelloBaby HB6550 baby monitor, cutting nearly £30 off the popular non-WiFi nursery device.
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Knife attack investigation on Wigan street as forensics comb scene
An investigation is underway
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Amazon cuts cordless pole saw price in limited-time garden deal (aff)
The long-reach cordless pole saw is designed to make trimming trees and hedges easier this summer.
Review: Tesla’s cheapest Model Y cuts the price by £7k – but is it worth it?
Tesla has finally launched a cheaper, pared-back Model Y in the UK – and after a week behind the wheel, it’s not nearly as compromised as you might expect
This compact £15 air fryer could save serious kitchen space and hassle (aff)
Shoppers looking to simplify weeknight meals without sacrificing kitchen space can currently pick up this compact Midea air fryer for under £16
Every Ofsted school inspection report for Greater Manchester schools published this month
Here's a summary of the all the inspectors' 'report cards' of primary or secondary schools in Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Trafford, Salford, Stockport, Wigan Manchester, Tameside and Oldham
'Fun and jokey' primary school teacher accused of 'pointing knife at child's head while being silly'
Jack Wells denied he had made 'stabbing movements' with the knife
'Tired of waiting quietly for permission' Powerhouse women challenge outdated perceptions at House of Lords
Powerhouse Women, Difficult Conversations and Driving Change: the Lancashire -based EVAS brings female entrepreneurship to the House of Lords.
Travellers are buying this Amazon bestseller Ryanair travel backpack again now it has even more off (aff)
Travellers hoping to dodge Ryanair’s extra baggage fees are snapping up this compact travel bag which has been specifically sized to fit the airline’s hand luggage allowance now it has 40% off.
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I tried these rosé wines and these are the bottles I’d buy again for summer (aff)
The perfect wines for summer entertaining I’d buy again and again.
Man fighting for life after horror stabbing in Wigan
A cordon is in place as an investigation into the 'shocking act of violence' gets underway
Dad and son assaulted on canal towpath and electric bikes stolen
A father and son were assaulted on the canal towpath in Appley Bridge this afternoon and had their electric bikes stolen.
I’m replacing my old shed – these BiGDUG upgrades could transform how I use the space (aff)
What started as a simple shed replacement has turned into a complete rethink of storage, organisation and workspace. These are the BiGDUG upgrades I’m considering.
Lindahls Protein is offering lucky Brits a £10k cash prize for sharing their favourite spontaneous dance moves
Lindahls Protein, the high-protein dairy brand, is calling on the nation's secret dancers to step into the spotlight with the launch of its ‘Good Movers’ competition, offering Brits the chance to win £10,000 cash simply by sharing their favourite spontaneous dance moves.
Review: Anker’s clever new 3-in-1 charger might be the ultimate travel gadget (aff)
With space for an iPhone, Apple Watch and earbuds in one compact foldable design, Anker’s latest charging station is one of the smartest travel gadgets I’ve tested this year
The Wigan borough schools which have been inspected under Ofsted's new system so far in 2026
Several Wigan borough schools have now been inspected by Ofsted using its new report cards and grades.
Smooth take-off for new terminal at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) embarked on a new era on 27 May, with the successful launch of the expanded Terminal 2 (T2).
Celebrations as women's business networking group Fubhub Leigh marks its first anniversary
Fubhub Leigh has celebrated its first anniversary, having welcomed more than 300 women in the past 12 months.