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LookFantastic's summer £140 beauty box drops to £34.20 with extra discount code
The LookFantastic Summer Edit Beauty Box contains more than £140 worth of premium beauty products and can now be picked up for just £34.20 with an extra checkout discount
Wigan's historical Plantation lodges are now open to all to see for the very first time
The famous, but hitherto unexplored, Plantation Lodges and Gates have opened following an extensive renovation period, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Wigan Council.
Two men charged following burglary of £400 worth of tools from house
Police have officially charged two men with burglary in relation to the theft of tools from a home near Wigan.
Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work
A new report has found that just 6% of managers say young recruits are ready for work, despite 45% of Gen Z believing they are.
XTransfer returns to the Summer Davos Forum
SMEs serve as a ‘buffer’ for globalisation, the platform says.
Audiense unveils new brand identity and updated website
Audiense will deliver a more expansive consumer dataset boosted by AI-powered functionality.
Game, set, snack! Morrisons serves up new Wimbledon doughnut loaded with fresh strawberries and cream
Morrisons is smashing it this summer with the launch of its brand-new Wimbledon-inspired Grand Slam Doughnut – and it’s bursting with one of the nation’s favourite flavour combos – fresh strawberries and cream.
Train service cancelations at Wigan Wallgate to cause major disruption
Passengers travelling between Southport and Wigan have been warned to plan ahead during upcoming engineering works.
Wigan and Leigh College staff member to take on gruelling ultra-walking challenge to raise funds for a brilliant charity
Two brothers are set to take on a whopping 100km ultra-walking challenge for a charity close to their hearts.
Wigan’s new market hall is to open months later than originally planned
Wigan’s new market will be opening at a later date than initially intended, the council has said.
This small change to youreveryday beauty routine could make a big difference to your smile
Sometimes the smallest additions to a daily routine can have the biggest impact. For people looking to brighten their smile, this bestselling whitening kit is a popular choice.
Tired of re-doing your make-up during the day? These affordable beauty products may help stop that
Whether you're rushing between meetings or heading to a summer event, there’s never a good time to realise you need a make-up touch-ups - but this e.l.f. Cosmetics primer and setting spray could help your make-up stay looking fresh for longer.
Olay Regenerist Whip SPF30 face cream falls to £12 on Amazon
Combining SPF30, hydration and anti-ageing ingredients in one lightweight formula, this popular Olay moisturiser has dropped to just £12 on Amazon
Wigan sisters bring back a free family event with community support
Two amazing Wigan schoolgirls are the brains behind the return of major family events this summer holiday
Teddy Padel Academy expands internationally
The network is building on 20 years of award-winning children’s sports education.
The Walking Dead channel launches on ITVX
Additional platform partners are set to follow.
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The premium four-piece Curlsmith Discovery Kit has transformed how my curls look every day, even between washes, helping reduce frizz while keeping my hair defined and healthy-looking.