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Business number plate sales double as firms use registrations to go viral
Private number plates are increasingly being used by UK businesses for reasons that go far beyond personalisation, according to Plates4Less.
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ESPA Summer Glow Bundle cut by almost £45 in LookFantastic beauty sale
The luxury ESPA skincare bundle combines glow-boosting serum, SPF moisturiser and an overnight peel, now with 30% off
Hate dentist appointments? This bestselling whitening kit works from home in 10 minutes
If the thought of sitting in a dentist’s chair makes you put off whitening your teeth, this bestselling at-home kit could be a quicker, cheaper alternative.
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The £8 Sainsbury's picky bits deal giving you an easy instant dinner option so you can enjoy Netflix nights
Sainsbury’s three for £8 picky bits deal is becoming the go-to shortcut for easy nights in with minimal cooking required, so you can enjoy watching Netflix.
Final preparations are being made for the 2026 Bryn Community Walking Day
After its revival last year, Bryn Community Walking Day is back again this weekend.
Witness frontman Gerard Starkie talks music and the grassroots scene at Bailiff Bar
Get down to the Bailiff Bar at Wigan’s Old Courts this week for a date with the former lead singer of Witness, Gerard Starkie for a free conversation event about his career and tips to upcoming artist
A Wigan borough musician has written a song celebrating the Bridgwater Line
Wigan musician Mistrust’s latest song has been inspired by his love of an historic local railway line
André Rieu’s 2026 Maastricht Concert – Viva Maastricht! set for Wigan cinemas
Waltz master André Rieu’s 2026 Maastricht concert is to be beamed into a Wigan cinema next month
Vax SpinScrub carpet cleaner drops to £125.10 in Amazon deal
The Vax SpinScrub Power Plus tackles carpets, upholstery, stairs and car interiors, and it's now available with a £124.89 discount on Amazon
Who better than a Womble to be recruiting new tennis hopefuls in Wigan during Wimbledon?
With Wimbledon in full sway, a Womble has been spotted in Wigan town centre playing tennis and encouraging youngsters to attend taster sessions at Robin Park
Life in Ashton-in-Makerfield after the political and media circus left town
Roadworks are annoying, noisy and never seem to go away. In recent weeks, they’ve been saying the same about journalists in Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Olay eye gel drops from £25 to £10 in fast-selling Amazon deal
The popular hydrating eye gel is now just £10 on Amazon, down from £25, with the fast-selling deal offering a 60% saving
Why summer is the perfect time for boiler repairs in Wigan – 5-star-rated help 24-7
While most people forget about their boiler once the warmer weather arrives, summer is actually the smartest time to book repairs and maintenance, to help keep costs down and avoid the rush.
Electrician took his own life before sentencing in child abuse case
David Robert Peak was found in his Wigan flat on the day he was supposed to be in court
What it’s like in Makerfield now the media circus has gone
Labour's Andy Burnham swept to victory to win the Makerfield by-election with 54.8 per cent of the vote
Ninja’s new CREAMi Scoop & Swirl ice cream maker gets huge £82 Amazon discount
The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl includes 13 frozen dessert programmes, two reusable tubs and a Mix-In function, and it's now reduced by £81.99 on Amazon
This Philips dual basket air fryer is under £79 after a 51% Amazon discount
The compact Philips appliance can prepare two dishes with synchronised finishing times or convert into one larger cooking space by removing its central divider
Professional hair curler with adjustable heat drops to £33.99 in Amazon deal
With adjustable temperatures and heating times, this curling wand is designed to create everything from soft waves to defined curls at a lower price
This £8 European travel adapter can charge five devices from one hotel socket
More than 5,000 have been bought in a month as Amazon cuts the price of a compact Type E/F travel plug designed for phones, tablets and other holiday essentials
Fossil designer watch falls under £100 in Amazon deal with £50 off
The Fossil Carlie watch has had a £50 price drop in a limited-time Amazon deal, taking it below the £100 mark