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Burger King launches Burger Buddies – a three or nine box featuring snackable versions of your favourites

Burger King® UK is upping the game this summer with the launch of Burger Buddies® - snackable sizes of its iconic flame-grilled favourites all in one box.

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Gen Z need just 42 minutes to reach a state of relaxation

Gen Z relax and unwind faster than any other generation on average - but are more likely to feel guilty when they do.

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iFAST Global Bank enables businesses to send euro transfers instantly

The global bank supports nine currencies with just one business account.

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The 25,000 tonnes of stinking toxic waste bang in the middle of the Makerfield battleground

The former Wigan pit village of Bickershaw was once renowned for its proud coal mining heritage.

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Makerfield ‘born and bred’ Reform candidate ‘grew up’ and went to primary school in Merseyside

Reform’s Makerfield by-election candidate Rob Kenyon grew up and went to primary school in Merseyside, it has emerged.

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Waterproof bone conduction swimming headphones fall to £39.99 on Amazon (aff)

The waterproof open-ear headphones include built-in MP3 storage for underwater listening alongside Bluetooth support for running and workouts on land.

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'Great for families': The North West seaside property hotspot where house prices are rising fastest in Britain

Britain’s seaside property hotspots have been named, with house prices there soaring by up to 11%.

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easyJet-compatible cabin backpack will help travellers avoid extra luggage fees and is less than £30 (aff)

Travellers looking to avoid paying extra baggage fees are increasingly turning to cabin bags designed around airline size limits.

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Bladeless tower fan drops into Amazon sale as warmer weather approaches (aff)

Cooling products are beginning to climb shopping lists again as temperatures rise and households start preparing for summer

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Long delays on M6 due to accident

There are major delays on the M6 in Wigan this evening due to an accident on the northbound carriageway.

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M6 LIVE as all traffic stopped with major 60-minute delays following incident

Traffic is building at the scene this evening

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Carbon fibre padel racket drops by 50% in Wowcher sports deal (aff)

A lightweight carbon fibre padel racket designed for comfort, control and spin has received a major discount as racket sports continue growing across the UK.

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Makerfield 'born and bred' Reform candidate Rob Kenyon 'grew up' and went to primary school in Merseyside

'Plucky plumber' Rob Kenyon's family home and primary school were in the St Helens village of Haydock

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Joiner paralysed in horror fall through skylight opening speaks after company learns fate

'The NHS saved my life'

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The tragic death of a much-loved Wigan youth worker after a night out with friends

A Wigan youth worker described as the “life and soul of the party” died six days after collapsing during a night out with friends, an inquest heard.

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Hong Kong rises to world number one cross-boundary wealth hub

Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s top cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by the Boston Consulting Group.

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Amazon cuts Remington Shine Therapy hair dryer by more than 50% for limited time (aff)

Big discounts on everyday beauty tools can quickly grab attention, especially when recognisable brands are involved

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Amazon’s compact portable air conditioner drops below £35 for summer (aff)

A compact evaporative air cooler with cool mist airflow and a built-in night light has dropped in price ahead of warmer weather.

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Sharpsmart strengthens NHS waste service resilience and greener logistics in Normanton

The major improvement project supports NHS waste service reliability, electric-vehicle readiness, and local environmental protection.

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Wigan's Brick charity boss Keely Dalfen has been recognised with a National Pioneering Woman Award

The Wigan-based Brick charity is celebrating after its boss won a coveted national award