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Wigan fire RECAP as emergency services scrambled and residents told to keep doors and windows closed

Residents have been advised to keep windows and doors shut

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This expandable travel backpack suitable for Ryanair with 40% off is getting attention from shoppers (aff)

This travel backpack holidaymakers are spotting before summer trips has a feature many cabin bags don't - and it has 40% off and still fits Ryanair allowances.

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Pet owners could save money with new PetSaver memberships (aff)

New PetSaver memberships from Pet Drugs Online could help some households cut ongoing pet care costs

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Major fire from Wigan commercial building unleashing black billowing 'toxic' smoke

A fire has started at a commercial building in Wigan, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

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A fire has broken out at a Wigan commercial building with emergency services in attendance

A fire has started at a commercial building in Wigan, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

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Families can feed four at Harvester from £45 with this big Groupon saving (aff)

Family meals out can quickly become expensive, but we’ve found a Harvester deal cutting the cost of feeding two adults and up to two children by as much as 44%

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Garden swing deal cuts £160 off handcrafted two-seater garden seat ahead of summer (aff)

Anyone looking to give their garden a more relaxing feel this summer can currently save £160 on a handcrafted two-seater wooden swing designed for patios, lawns and outdoor seating areas.

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This Android 14 smart projector has dropped to just £89.99 in a 50% reduction deal (aff)

The Wielio smart projector has dropped below £90 on Amazon with Android 14, built-in streaming apps and 4K support

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Bank holiday heatwave could make this £40 alcohol-free summer drinks pack popular (aff)

A mixed box featuring 20 alcohol-free drinks has arrived just as warmer weather is forecast, bringing together ciders, mocktails, kombuchas and sparkling drinks for summer gatherings and garden weekends

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Review: Honda Civic e: HEV

The Honda Civic e: HEV had a bit of a makeover but Julie Marshall finds out it’s business as usual

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Stacey Solomon says she bought ‘comfy’ Amazon jumpsuit in three colours – and it’s a bestseller (aff)

Stacey Solomon may be best known for her cleaning hacks and organisation tips, but fans also turn to her for fashion inspiration — and one item that’s earned a place in her wardrobe is ideal for sunny days.

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This bestselling IPL gadget can tackle full-body hair removal in only 24 minutes (aff)

Imagine completing a professional-style hair removal session in the time it takes to sip your tea or coffee and scroll through your phone — no appointments, no travelling and no waiting around. With Keskine, it can all be done from home.

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The Yoto Player has become my favourite piece of tech in a world of screens (aff)

As parents navigate screen time, the Yoto Player offers something increasingly different.

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One in eight households would run out of money within a week if income stopped

Nearly half of households could not cover essentials for two months, as food, energy and everyday bills stretch family budgets

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Boss of Wigan centre for people with special needs demands apology from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

The head of a Wigan organisation supporting people with additional needs has demanded an apology from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage after he made an “unannounced” visit.

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Boss of centre for adults with special needs blasts Nigel Farage over unscheduled visit to Makerfield community cafe

The Reform UK party leader along with the Makerfield byelection candidate Robert Kenyon, made a pit-stop at the country park venue as Andy Burnham was attending a 'closed event'

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Police release CCTV images of four people they want to speak to about a theft from Boots in Wigan

Police are appealing for information following a theft from a store in a Wigan shopping centre.

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Police arrest 60 people and seize 23 vehicles in day of action across Wigan

'This is focused, visible, determined policing on a large scale'

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Amazon shoppers spot portable air conditioner deal now under £170 (aff)

A portable 7000 BTU air conditioning unit with remote control and dehumidifier mode is now discounted on Amazon ahead of summer.

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Police arrested 60 people, seized drugs, weapons and cash and visited schools during a day of action in Wigan

Sixty people were arrested in a single day as a police operation returned to Wigan.