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Portable air cooler with 4L tank drops to £29.99 ahead of warmer weather (aff)
A compact portable air cooler with oscillation, humidifier function and included ice pack has been heavily reduced ahead of summer temperatures rising.
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Beauty fans can get this gradual tan moisturiser with a natural finish for 50% less (aff)
Garnier Summer Body, the gradual tan moisturiser I keep coming back to, is now 50% off.
Alton Towers May 2026 guide: Bluey ride, Nemesis Reborn and late opening dates (aff)
Bluey joins the line-up, Nemesis Reborn is back in action and later opening hours return as Alton Towers heads into one of its busiest periods of spring.
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Amazon shoppers are buying this portable air conditioner ahead of summer heat (aff)
An Amazon’s Choice portable air conditioner with four operating modes and remote control is seeing growing demand ahead of summer
Green Party drama and Burnham on the run, seven things you need to know from the Makerfield by-election today
It has been another busy day on the ground in Wigan ahead of one of the most high-profile by-elections in decades
This holiday-ready waterproof travel speaker which I use daily is on sale on Amazon again (aff)
My Ultimate Ears Wonderboom quickly became an everyday and travel essential - and the newest version is now on sale.
Andy Burnham gives an exclusive interview on the Makerfield by-election campaign to Wigan Today
Greater Manchester Mayor and parliamentary hopeful Andy Burnham says the the Makerfield by-election “is not all about me” and that putting a national focus on local issues is far more important.
Makerfield by-election Green Party candidate withdraws hours after announcement he would stand
The party said its nominations process would now open again
Green Party reopens nominations for Makerfield by-election as candidate withdraws
The Green Party candidate for the Makerfield by-election has withdrawn for “personal and family reasons”.
The RSPCA came to the rescue of a duck stuck down a narrow pipe at water treatment works in Leigh
A duck trapped down a long pipe at a water treatment works has been rescued by the RSPCA.
Sir Keir Starmer says he will campaign for Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will be out campaigning for potential leadership challenger Andy Burnham in the Makerfield by-election.
Seven suspects named after early-morning drugs raids
Police have issued an update after executing warrants at six addresses on Wednesday
A Wigan borough man is among seven people charged by police after early morning raids
A Wigan borough man is among seven people charged with drugs offences after police carried out dawn raids.
Parents heading to Alton Towers this summer could save money under VAT shake-up (aff)
Families planning Alton Towers, Legoland and zoo trips this summer could see lower prices under a temporary VAT change, and some people who already booked may even be due money back.
Intellimen Football League finals set to take place this bank holiday
Men across the UK are being invited to take practical action on their mental health, relationships and personal development at a national football event.
LEGO-inspired Batman installations took to the banks of the Thames
The experience included a Batcave-inspired surveillance system, Gotham skyline and a Batarang.
Summer has come early with 25% off luxury men's fragrances and body washes this bank holiday (aff)
If warmer weather has you thinking about refreshing your fragrances, this late May bank holiday deal could be the perfect excuse to upgrade.
A morning run and a chat with Andy Burnham
Manchester Evening News reporter Rami Mwamba joined the mayor for a jog amid the Makerfield by-election media frenzy
Farmland next to Pennington Flash to get huge RSPCA ‘animal welfare campus’
The proposed centre, where up 150 people would work, is described a ‘one-stop shop’ for animals most in need
The under-£200 IPL gadget beauty fans call a “game-changer” for hair removal (aff)
The Keskine IPL machine offers a quick, comfortable and effective way to remove hair at home while potentially saving thousands compared with traditional hair removal treatments.