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Selling online? This £25 shipping freebie could save you a fortune (aff)
January is prime time for streamlining side hustles, and a new shipping tool with free credit is tempting sellers to switch.
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Met Office says when rain will hit Greater Manchester as UK warnings issued
It's shaping up to be a grey day
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This £20 indoor security camera is so good I’ve bought four of them (aff)
This popular Tapo indoor camera has dropped to just £19.99 on Amazon, delivering 2K footage, smart tracking and no monthly fees
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This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky winter coats (aff)
A heated vest that used to cost £80 is now under £20, includes a power bank, and could be the cheapest way to stay warm this winter
Concerned police issue an appeal to find a missing woman from Wigan
Police have issued an appeal to help find a missing Wigan woman.
Reading is set to be the hot new hobby trend for 2026
Reading is set to be the hot new hobby trend for 2026 as calming traditional pastimes make a comeback.
These wireless earbuds just dropped by 82% on Amazon – and shoppers are stunned by the specs (aff)
A huge Amazon price cut has slashed these feature-packed wireless earbuds by 82%, sending a £129.99 pair down to just £22.99 – and early reviewers are seriously impressed
Greater Manchester hospitals declare highest pressure alert amid 'significant duress'
'We are in a really difficult position', said the region's most senior health leader
Wigan police uncover a cannabis farm after officers carried out a warrant on a borough home
Wigan police have uncovered a cannabis farm after officers carried out a warrant at a home in the borough.
Flowers and tributes laid at scene after woman tragically dies in incident on M6
A woman was pronounced dead at the scene last week
Callous thieves have left a Wigan family heartbroken by targeting irreplaceable keepsakes in a caravan raid
Memories of a late father, including a wedding speech, cards, photos, his favourite clothes and an old phone with messages and voicemails from him have been stolen in a bizarre and heart-rending Wigan break-in.
Student drank six pints before losing control and killing childhood pal in Audi crash, trial hears
CCTV showed the two friends drinking six pints each before the crash
Wigan borough residents sign petition as they fight council plans to sell land for housing
Residents are fighting plans to sell land on their Wigan borough estate so new houses can be built.
Latest on investigation into incident that saw three schoolboys fall from double decker bus
The boys are recovering after the incident
Wheelchair users sought to create national council that will shape the future of wheelchair provision in the UK
Wheelchair users in Wigan are being invited to join The Wheelchair Collective – the first national council of wheelchair users.
Businesses owners warned to stay vigilant as corporate insolvency levels remain high
A fall in the monthly number of company insolvencies is an encouraging sign for North West businesses heading into 2026, but business owners should remain vigilant as annual figures are at historical highs.
Taylor Wimpey celebrates sell-out success at Golborne development
Taylor Wimpey Manchester is celebrating a brand-new community after successfully selling out at its Rothwells Farm development in Golborne.
New UK report shows boards in the North West are strengthened through a national programme
The UK Boardroom Apprentice Learning and Development Programme has published its 2025 evaluation report, setting out the outcomes from the third UK cohort and outlining the programme’s role in widening access to board roles across the UK.
This £21.99 video doorbell is one of the cheapest ways to secure your front door right now (aff)
A refurbished Blink video doorbell has dropped to just £21.99 on Amazon, offering smart security for less than half the usual price
This Nutribullet deal slashes a popular blender to just £23 - and it won’t last (aff)
Amazon has cut the price of the Nutribullet Magic Bullet to just £23, making it one of the cheapest ways to start a January health kick