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'We are not just protecting land, we are protecting the air we breathe'

500 homes and an industrial park could be built on land between Atherton and Westhoughton

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Collarless jackets are a must-have this season - and I've found my favourite on sale from Klass (aff)

When the weather starts to change a lightweight jacket is all that’s needed - and this spring/summer season it’s all about collarless jackets.

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Bright lights, late nights and the Hoover Dam: Exploring Las Vegas and beyond

It’s the city that never sleeps. But it’s also the city that never lets you sleep.

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Santa Barbara: Enjoying a European escape on the Californian coast

There’s an expectation when planning a visit to Santa Barbara that it will be a postcard-perfect destination with the sun, sea and surfing that we have come to expect from California.

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This £20 razor promises a barbershop shave at home – and it looks the part (aff)

A stylish £20 razor from Cremo is gaining attention for its barbershop feel, weighted design and smooth shaving performance

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New tech now on the market can provide live warnings for roads including fixed and mobile speed cameras and stealth vans

New tech now on the market can provide live warnings for fixed and mobile speed cameras, stealth vans, average speed zones, red‑light cameras, bus lanes and temporary limits.

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Desk wellness gadgets that could transform your office days from under £30 (aff)

A curated range of desk-friendly wellness products – from ergonomic chairs to wobble cushions – promises to make long days at your desk more comfortable

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I’m replacing my rotten shed – this BiGDUG setup could change everything (aff)

Planning a shed upgrade has made me rethink how to use every inch of space – and why a proper garage setup could make all the difference.

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Office birthday card chaos? This simple fix is a game changer (aff)

From lost cards to missed signatures, organising office celebrations isn’t as simple as it used to be – especially with hybrid teams.

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Imou AOV PT 4G solar camera review: the security cam that works without Wi-Fi (aff)

A solar-powered security camera with 4G backup and continuous recording aims to solve one of the biggest frustrations in home security

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Holland & Barrett launch hundreds of thousands free high-street wellness check-ins per month

Britain is stuck in a cycle of “fixing health when it’s broken” – low energy, poor sleep and wellness confusion could be stopping millions from taking action to live a healthy lifestyle.

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Review: This £4,000 projector is being called ‘the king’ – but is it worth it? (aff)

A £4,000 projector with bold ‘king’ claims promises next-level home cinema – but does it truly justify the price tag

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End of life lessons revealed by Marie Curie and Superdrug to urge support for nurses

‘Never go to sleep on an angry word’, ‘don’t save all your money for a rainy day’, and ‘don’t let worrying rob you of the time you have’ have been revealed amongst the top ‘end of life lessons’ shared by people in their final months, weeks and days.

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Cat Deeley's This Morning style: Her blue shirt is from M&S and it's a spring staple (aff)

You can copy Cat Deeley’s This Morning style as her blue shirt is available to buy from Marks and Spencer.

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Holiday packing hack shoppers swear by as Amazon vacuum bags drop to £8 (aff)

A simple packing trick using vacuum storage bags is helping travellers squeeze more into their suitcases – and deals start from just £8

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Police issue update on series of business burglaries in local area

Wigan and Leigh Police have released a statement asking for assistance on a series of burglaries in a local area.

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Wigan police hold community meeting to tackle anti-social behaviour in local area

Wigan Police have released a statement informing community members of their work to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area.

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Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson appointed as Super Coach

The international cricketer will be working with a sports technology company, focused on player development.

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Compare, choose, and buy the best garden furniture for your outdoor space in minutes with new AI tool (aff)

Choosing new garden furniture won’t be a chore this spring/summer season thanks to new AI tool.

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'I don't like that question': Andy Burnham's thaw with Labour leadership continues in latest Greater Manchester visit

Mr Burnham joined the Defence Secretary in Wigan just days after a school visit with the Prime Minsiter