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Before you fly, spend one minute checking your phone. It could help you avoid expensive roaming charges, stay connected from the moment you land.
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Police search for a 14-year-old boy missing for seven days who could be in Leigh
Police are appealing for help to find a schoolboy who has been missing for a week.
Struggling to sleep in the heat? This cooling blanket could help you stay comfortable on warm nights
Designed for hot sleepers and warm summer nights, this lightweight cooling blanket is currently on sale, with several colours and sizes available
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The festival make-up checklist everyone should read before packing for music events this summer
Festival packing usually starts with outfits and wellies, but your beauty bag deserves a little planning too. A simple prep-and-set make-up routine can help keep your routine quick, easy and festival-ready.
Construction work has finally resumed on a Wigan housing estate after a two-year pause
A seemingly abandoned building site that was at risk of becoming as big an eyesore as the unpleasant landmarks it sought to replace is finally a hive of activity again.
Claudia Winkleman and Hannah Waddingham lead the best celebrity Wimbledon white style inspiration
These celebrity Wimbledon looks prove that classic white dressing never goes out of style.
18 brilliant pictures of Wigan people, places and events taken in July in the 1980s
We opened the Wigan Today archives to see what and who was being photographed locally in July between 1980 and 1990.
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Chinese University of Hong Kong enters top 20 in QS World University rankings
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has climbed 14 places in the latest QS World University Rankings 2027.
A Wigan borough primary school's football team came out on top in a successful season
A Wigan borough school’s football team has scooped a haul of trophies this season.
Smart bird feeder camera deal drops to £9.99 with HD garden wildlife viewing
The voucher deal includes a standard hanging bird feeder or a Wi-Fi camera version with day and night modes, designed to help families watch garden birds from a mobile phone
A Wigan artist hopes a music competition will provide a kickstart to his career
A Wigan artist is hoping to win a prize package worth more than £5,000 in a music competition.
Three-piece hard shell suitcase set slashed to £55 ahead of summer holidays (aff)
The matching luggage set includes three suitcase sizes, with the cream version offering the biggest saving compared with the green colour option
iFAST Global Bank launches new fixed rate Cash ISAs with £500 cashback bonus
iFAST Global Bank's new fixed rate Cash ISAs offer up to 4.25% AER and a £500 cashback bonus.
Celebrations as the principal of a Wigan performing arts school scoops an award
The head of a performing arts school in Wigan has been recognised for her achievements.
Saudi tech conference LEAP East debuts in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted the inaugural Asian debut of Saudi Arabia's LEAP conference.
A partial closure order has been imposed on a Wigan borough property plagued with anti-social behaviour
A Wigan borough property is now subject to a partial closure order after ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour.
Police still need your help to find a man wanted in connection with the breach of a court order
Police are continuing to appeal for help to trace a wanted man from Wigan borough.
Enjoy a tranquil lakeside lodge break only an hour from Wigan from £54.50 a night
Overnight breaks at Pine Lake Resort start at £54.50 a night with a minimum two-night stay.
e.l.f. Cosmetics offers free driving lessons to UK learners
e.l.f. Cosmetics partners with RED Driver Training to provide free driving lessons for young people across the UK.
Review: No7 launches new skin tint that's perfect for anyone who prefers lightweight coverage
No7's latest complexion launch offers light, comfortable coverage with a fresh, healthy-looking finish