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EuroMillions jackpot resets to £14m but this could actually be one of the best times to play
Friday's EuroMillions jackpot has been won, resetting tonight's top prize to £14 million. While the headline figure is smaller, fewer people typically play after a reset, meaning syndicate players could face less competition for the prize pot.
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Solar eclipse: How to make pinhole projector at home as stocks run low on special glasses
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
One of Wigan's worst eyesores is finally being flattened to make way for homes
The longstanding eyesore in Wigan is being removed to pave the way for new residential development.
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An elderly woman escaped with minor injuries after a car crashed into a Wigan vape shop
An 80-year-old woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a car collided with a vape shop on Wigan Road, Bryn at 8am.
Latest Greater Manchester Met Office weather forecast including next week as heatwave begins
The mini heatwave this week won't be around for long
Millennium Hotels and Resorts partners with HXE for digital innovation
The strategic partnership enables seamless digital integration between MICE and hotel operations.
Plans to build replacement pharmacy and apartments on overgrown land
Abram Pharmacy is set to move to a new build around 100 metres away from its current
North West universities ranked by the Complete University Guide ahead of A-level results day
Ahead of A-level results day, and the start of clearing for some, take a look at this guide for the top ranking universities in the North West.
Greater Manchester mayor announces support for new parents during visit to Leigh
Greater Manchester’s new mayor set out her plan to give every child the best start in life during a visit to Leigh.
Plans submitted for HMO and hotel in Leigh which could house up to 48 people
Spencer Reid Ltd seeks to develop adjacent buildings in Leigh for a combined HMO and hotel with a capacity for 48 people.
Football star gives back to grassroots Wigan club following Premier League promotion
After achieving promotion to the Premier League, Wigan-born Charlie Hughes gives back to his grassroots club, Golborne Sports, with a sponsorship package aimed at nurturing young talent.
Could you help shape the future of IBS treatment? Clinical research study launches in Leigh
New clinical research study in Leigh seeks volunteers to contribute to IBS treatment research.
This Ryanair cabin backpack comes with six packing cubes for easy travel
Designed around Ryanair's 40 x 30 x 20cm underseat allowance, this travel backpack comes with six packing cubes and 24 litres of organised storage.
The £45 Boots Trending Beauty Box packed with over £191 worth of trending products
Boots has launched a new £45 Trending Beauty Box containing 10 sought-after beauty products worth over £191, including seven full-size buys and a £30 lash serum.
Clarins shoppers say this night cream leaves skin smoother and softer
Amazon's Choice Clarins Multi-Active Night Cream is winning five-star reviews from shoppers who say their skin feels smoother, softer and more hydrated after using it.
Nine in 10 young people would consider an apprenticeship over university
More than nine in 10 young people would consider an apprenticeship over a university degree, a new survey from Enginuity has found.
Research archive marketplace launches worldwide
BeMySource connects local contributors with professionals around the world.
Police stopped 21 drivers and seized a vehicle in a bid to improve road safety in Wigan borough
Police in Leigh and Hindley conducted a traffic operation, stopping 21 drivers, seizing one vehicle and issuing five traffic offence reports.
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The beauty product that's become a bathroom staple for half a million people
From coffee stains to pre-holiday beauty routines, this bestselling at-home whitening kit has become a popular addition to bathrooms UK wide and also worldwide.
Plans for HMO and hotel for up to 48 people in Leigh town centre
The applicant said there are 'no plans, or intention by the owners' for migrants or asylum seekers to be housed at the site