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Hundreds in Greater Manchester call for action over school absence recording
The government has responded to calls to create an independent panel
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K Beauty fans rush to buy all their favourite Medicube products in Amazon Spring Deal Days sale (aff)
Many Medicube K Beauty favourites can be bought in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale - including Collagen Jelly Cream, Pore Pads and Pink Collagen Jelly Gel Mask.
Two men were arrested in Wigan by police investigating county lines drug dealing
Police investigating county lines drug dealing arrested two men in Wigan.
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Quit and win: Wigan smokers encouraged to seek support this No Smoking Day
As No Smoking Day returns, Wigan’s health advisors are urging residents to make use of Be Well Wigan’s Stop Smoking Service, where people are three to four times more likely to quit successfully.
Eufy Omni C28 robot vacuum review: flagship features with a £150 saving in the spring sale (aff)
The Eufy Omni C28 promises flagship robot vacuum tech for mid-range money – and with £150 off, it’s an impressive all-rounder
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Cytec announces acquisition of Howells Associates - expanding capabilities and strengthening market position
The software provider has acquired the management solutions firm.
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Amazon slashes price of smart IPL hair remover by 55% in Spring Deal Days (aff)
An IPL machine is the best way to remove hair - and the Braun Smart IPL Skin I Expert is the world’s first smart device, which you can now buy with 55% off on Amazon.
Police want to speak to this man about a report of stalking, criminal damage and theft
Police are appealing for help to find a wanted man.
"We couldn't believe our eyes" - Cocker Spaniel's miraculous recovery after 'worst case' vets had seen
Barney was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in both hips
A water leak has led to the closure of a busy road in Wigan borough
A main road between Wigan and Leigh has been closed to traffic due to a water leak.
This sleep tech bundle promising better rest is 25% off for World Sleep Day (aff)
A World Sleep Day promotion has cut 25% off an innovative sleep tech bundle featuring red light therapy, blue light blocking glasses and blackout sleep tools designed to help improve your night-time routine.
A Wigan steroid dealer caught red-handed has been ordered to pay back £20k in ill-gotten gains
Two men, one of them from Wigan, who dealt illegal steroids and laundered their criminal gains have been ordered to hand over their ill-gotten gains.
Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments
Presenter Alexander Armstrong revealed how he once had to talk his son through how to cook mince at university – and enjoys going into ‘dad mode’ at every opportunity.
Search marketing agency forecasts 'The Great Citation War' as brands fight for AI visibility
AI visibility is changing the search landscape, search marketing agency Maratopia warn.
Mindsprint's GuardianEye stands out in cybersecurity at TEISS 2026 Awards
Their Agentic AI-powered cybersecurity solution was named Runner-Up at the TEISS Awards 2026.
Wet & Forget patio cleaner drops to £25.99 in Amazon spring sale (aff)
This popular ‘wet it and forget it’ patio cleaner is down to £25.99 in Amazon’s spring sale – just in time for spring garden cleaning
A dog-owning Wigan borough couple do their bit as pooches wag their way to £5,000 for poorly children
A Leigh couple were among those whose dogs took part in special challenge in aid of the area’s children’s hospice.
Inside a £2.5m eco dream home you could own through charity draw (aff)
Sustainable countryside home near Shaftesbury unveiled as the latest grand prize in a charity fundraising draw
I'm finally going to buy a FOREO facial cleansing brush now one has over 60% off in Amazon sale (aff)
I’ve looked longingly at FOREO facial cleansing brushes for years, and now one is on sale in the Amazon Spring Deal Days event I’m finally going to buy one.