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Easter 2026 Major UK retailers opening hours - M&S, Next, John Lewis, Primark, Matalan (aff)

Marks and Spencer has announced that they are closing their stores on Easter Sunday - and they’re not the only major retailer to do so.

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M&S Easter eggs: Marks and Spencer chocolate eggs you can get delivered to your door with Ocado (aff)

Marks and Spencer has lots of Easter eggs for 2026 - and you can get them delivered to your door with Ocado.

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Plug-in solar panels set for UK change – how to set up home solar for under £200 (aff)

Start home solar for under £200 with EcoFlow microinverter at £129 plus a budget solar panel deal

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Get a PS5 from £12.49 a month before price rise hits £569 (aff)

With PS5 prices set to jump to £569, a monthly deal from £12.49 offers a cheaper way to get Sony’s console

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Most parents won’t spot this Easter revision mistake until it’s too late (aff)

The Easter break is underway, but early signs suggest many students are falling into the same revision trap – and it could impact exam results.

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Book a seven-night Ibiza holiday with flights from £229pp in Loveholidays spring sale (aff)

A seven-night Ibiza break with flights is available from just £229 per person in a limited-time spring sale deal

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Lisa Nandy MP: Labour’s record SEND funding allocation will deliver more support for children and young people

More children and young people in Wigan will be able to achieve and thrive at their local school as the Labour Government allocates the first round of more than £3bn to create inclusive classrooms across the country.

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Soft Glam make-up: How e.l.f. Soft Glam Satin Concealer gives effortless glow loved by celebs (aff)

Soft glam make-up continues to dominate 2026 beauty conversations - and e.l.f. Cosmetics is leading the way with their brand new Soft Glam collection.

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This £150 Flymo cordless pressure washer has dropped to £55 in Amazon deal (aff)

A popular Flymo cordless pressure washer has dropped from £149.99 to as little as £47 in a limited-time Amazon deal with up to 68% off

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Review: This clever 2-in-1 security camera tracks movement and never needs charging (aff)

With dual cameras, AI tracking and solar power, this Tapo security cam offers a smart, low-maintenance way to monitor your home

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Slumberdown heated blanket drops to £26.50 in Amazon deal (aff)

A best-selling heated throw from Slumberdown is back on sale at £26.50, offering a cosy way to cut heating costs

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Religious leaders spotlight dialogue and shared prosperity at Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026

A session on religious harmony and cultural exchange took place on March 27 during the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026, bringing together religious leaders and scholars from China and abroad.

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Mrs Hinch's kitchen organiser is out of stock but here's two alternatives you can buy on Amazon (aff)

You may be saddened to find that Mrs Hinch’s kitchen organiser is out of stock - but we’ve found two alternatives on Amazon.

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Shoppers rush to Simba Easter sale with up to 30% off as sleep upgrade trend grows (aff)

As lighter nights and warmer temperatures return, many shoppers are turning their attention to better sleep – and Simba’s Easter sale is giving them a timely reason to rethink their mattress.

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Tony Porter Ponders : New residents in Astley, they can Whistl and new courts please?

National interest in the Astley warehouses continued last Friday with an article in the Daily Mail by Guy Adams.

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Nature Notes with Graham Workman: the dipper

If ever a bird was correctly named, it’s the dipper.

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The top 10 things kids would do on holiday if they were in charge - and number one is no surprise!

If kids were in charge on holiday they'd eat dessert before mains, go treasure hunting - and have a giant water fight.

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Stretford regeneration's next phase in latest planning, licensing and road closure notices across Greater Manchester

These are all the significant developments planned across the city-region

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The medical history of Wigan Infirmary in pictures

For more than a century and a half, the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan has been tending to the area’s sick and wounded.

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No fewer than 39 pictures of faces and places from Hindley Market Street's past

This hefty collection of pictures from the Wigan Today archives puts the spotlight on Hindley Market Street.