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I rarely use the same product on my lips and cheeks, but Kosas changed my mind

The new Kosas Impressionist Multistick promises to simplify your makeup routine by doubling as both a blush and lipstick. I tested all seven shades to see how this multitasking beauty buy performs.

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This £9.99 European travel adaptor charges five devices at once

More than 5,000 of the compact five-in-one adaptors were bought last month, with USB-C, three USB-A ports and a UK socket included

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What Andy Burnham told his mum during emotional embrace outside Number 10

His dad was watching from a care home 200 miles away

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Police in Wigan recover car after vehicle 'driven erratically during the night'

The car was found abandoned

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Nivea Q10 serum for mature skin falls to £8.40 in Amazon deal

More than 1,000 bottles of the dermatologically approved Nivea Q10 formula were bought through Amazon during the past month

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National Dash Cam Day: £50 Miofive 4K dashcam falls to £9.99 - but for one day only

Miofive is cutting two of its compact cameras to less than £16, while Road Angel, GKU and Ottocast are joining the one-day sales event

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SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard review: The smart weather station that does far more than forecast

The SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard looks like a premium weather station, but its ability to automate your home and control smart devices makes it far more useful than first impressions suggest.

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Murder suspects bailed after man dies after alleged assault in Wigan

Brian Cunliffe passed away on Sunday August 2

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Andy Burnham’s first PM salary donation goes to grass roots rugby league club

The new PM has ledged to donate 15 per cent of his MP salary to good cuases in his Makerfield constituency

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Plans for huge 526-home development and link road to be built on fields in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Bellway Homes will launch a consultation later this month on its plans for the farmland

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Vantrue Pilot 2 review: The dashcam bringing thermal imaging to everyday drivers

Thermal imaging gives the Vantrue Pilot 2 something genuinely different in a crowded dashcam market, but its premium price means it won't suit every driver.

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The Great Wake Up Debate: Rob Beckett and Holiday Inn Express uncover the wake up rituals defining the UK

As summer travel heads into peak season across the UK and Ireland, Holiday Inn Express by IHG has teamed up with comedian Rob Beckett to uncover the rituals and habits that people wouldn’t dream of changing: and asking is there actually a right way to start the day?

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The woman who 'always gets caught'

Deborah Swift has been jailed again

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Ryanair travellers are snapping up this underseat cabin backpack on Amazon

Amazon shoppers say this compact Ryanair-compatible backpack easily packs everything they need for a long weekend while staying within the airline's free cabin bag size limits.

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PM Andy Burnham welcomes arrest of four men in probe into huge illegal dump in Wigan

Four men have been arrested as part of an investigation into large-scale, illegal dumping of waste at a site in Wigan.

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Four men arrested over infamous Wigan illegal waste dump

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has spoken after officers detained the suspects

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Man, 44, arrested after early hours fire rips through beloved John Bull Chophouse in Wigan

He remains in custody for questioning after emergency services were called at around 4am on Tuesday

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Why the Yoto Player became my favourite screen-free alternative to tablets for my son

Looking for a way to reduce your child's screen time? One mum explains why the Yoto Player has become a favourite family essential for stories, music and screen-free fun.

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Two men arrested on suspicion of murder are bailed as inquiries continue into 56-year-old's death

Murder squad detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a 56-year-old man after a “disturbance” in Wigan.

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Police reveal a man has been arrested in connection with a fire at The John Bull Chophouse

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and other offences following the fire at historic Wigan pub The John Bull Chophouse.