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Record numbers stuck in A&E across the country - but Greater Manchester looks different
Greater Manchester's numbers falling is actually an outlier compared to national data
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Get your 2026 Christmas beauty advent calendar early as Amazon has cut price of a premium one (aff)
It may only be March, but it’s never too early to start getting ready for Christmas, especially when Amazon cuts the price of a premium beauty calendar by almost 50%.
Blackout fears grow as Ryichi emergency radio drops to £40.68 on Amazon (aff)
As households think more seriously about blackouts and emergency planning, this compact wind-up radio is emerging as a practical gadget to keep at home, in the car or packed in a go-bag.
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Inside the £10m revamp of two seaside holiday parks with breaks from £112 (aff)
Two popular east coast holiday parks are reopening after a £10 million upgrade with new attractions, activities and all-inclusive options for families
This deadly disease had been eliminated in the UK - now it's back spreading in every region
You can check vaccination rates in your area and see how many cases have been confirmed using our interactive map
Last-minute Mother's Day gifts are still available from LookFantastic if you order by 1am (aff)
Mother’s Day is this Sunday in the UK - but it’s still not too late to get mum a great beauty gift she’ll love thanks to LookFantastic.
'We are seeing outbreaks of illnesses that have kept under control for years', warn north west health chiefs
Many of the diseases can be serious and, in some cases, life-threatening
Wigan students were given plenty of ideas on how to make the best of their talents at special Year 12 event
Hundreds of youngsters descended on a Wigan venue for a summit that could shape their lives.
13-bed HMO plans for landmark pub thrown out
Wigan council recieved 141 objections to converting the former Hilton Arms pub in Leigh
A GP surgery has announced it will leave its premises as the landlord wants to sell it
A GP surgery will have to move out of its building after failing to secure a long-term lease with the owners.
These K Beauty under eye patches loved by influencers now have 50% off in the Amazon Spring sale (aff)
Under eye patches have become the new beauty must-have - and these K Beauty ones loved by social media stars have 50% off on Amazon right now.
A bespoke card is created for a mum every second during ‘Mother’s Day fortnight'
A bespoke card is created for a mum every single second during ‘Mother’s Day fortnight’, according to the UK's biggest online card retailer.
Amazon’s two best-selling patio cleaning buys are perfect for tackling winter grime (aff)
Thousands of Amazon shoppers are buying a best-selling patio cleaner and pressure sprayer to make driveway and slab cleaning much easier after winter
Amazon slashes £50 dishwasher tablets to £17.99 in spring sale (aff)
A huge pack of Finish Ultimate Plus Infinity Shine dishwasher tablets has dropped to £17.99 in Amazon’s spring sale, cutting the cost to around 12p per wash
Pleated skirts are still a wardrobe staple - Amazon has a designer one on sale for under £35 (aff)
Pleated skirts are here to stay in 2026 - and Amazon has cut the price of a designer one by more than 70% in it’s Spring Deal Days event.
Two in three Brits stay up late just for uninterrupted ‘me time’
Two in three Brits have deliberately stayed up later than the rest of their household – just to enjoy uninterrupted ‘me time’.
Guinness Nitrosurge drops to £22.99 in Amazon deal ahead of St Patrick’s Day (aff)
Guinness’s clever Nitrosurge device is down to £22.99 in Amazon’s spring sale – just in time for St Patrick’s Day pours
Expert help and networking for local firms: Wigan Expo 2006 in pictures
Businesses from across the borough enjoyed day of networking, workshops, and expert-led talks designed to support business growth at Wigan Expo 2026.
Busy lives are why some people are adding Gut Wealth to their routine (aff)
Busy days can challenge normal digestive rhythms; some people choose supplements like Gut Wealth.
Expert warns people of Wigan that sleep habits could be quietly damaging your eyesight
Poor sleep habits could be taking a hidden toll on your eyesight, and eye health specialists are urging the public to recognise the strong connection between consistent, quality sleep and long-term vision health.