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A new community wellbeing programme is being launched in Wigan aimed at improving heart health
A chance to sign up for a new community wellbeing programme in parts of Wigan aimed at improving local people’s heart health.
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A Leigh-Based film director is set to shoot new short film in Norway
A prize-winning film director from Leigh is on his way to Norway this weekend for a spectacular shoot.
Watchdogs give an outstanding rating to a Wigan firm that looks after older people in their own homes
Staff at Belong at Home Wigan are delighted to have been graded as ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission
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Wigan band Stanleys announce UK tour dates including a show in Atherton
Wigan indie band Stanleys are hitting the road for a UK tour – which includes a show in the borough.
A Leigh DIY shop will close this weekend after 65 years of business
A DIY shop which opened 65 years ago will serve its final customers this weekend.
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Newel Health and Gerresheimer launch strategic collaboration
The collaboration will support pharmaceutical companies in the era of integrated digital therapies.
Amazon and The Multibank launch initiative, supported by Gareth Southgate, to help young people access sport
Ahead of a major summer of sport, Amazon has launched a new initiative where purchases of selected sports products will trigger a donation to The Multibank.
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ghd Platinum+ straighteners cut by £82 in Amazon beauty deal (aff)
ghd’s Platinum+ smart straighteners have received a major Amazon discount, cutting more than £80 off the premium salon-style hair tool.
New study reveals promising new way to find serious liver disease earlier
The method will use existing NHS blood test data to identify people with serious liver disease earlier.
Amazon cuts facial sculpting beauty gadget by 50% in skincare deal (aff)
Beauty shoppers continue showing interest in skincare tools that fit easily into everyday routines without adding multiple extra steps
Alton Towers tickets could crash in price this summer after VAT bombshell (aff)
Families heading to Alton Towers this summer could save serious money as ticket prices look set to fall after a major VAT announcement
Makerfield voters have their say on sexism allegations against Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon
Makerfield voters are torn between disgust, scepticism and indifference as allegations of sexism surround Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon.
Crown court date for Wigan borough man charged with sex offences, threats and assaults
A Wigan borough man has appeared in court accused of sexual assaults, making threats to kill and several assaults.
Sir Tony Blair says he wants to see Andy Burnham in parliament
Sir Tony Blair said he wanted to see Andy Burnham in Parliament, but urged Labour MPs to “force people to say where they stand” before getting behind a change in leader.
Carplus partners with Startline to expand finance access
Carplus are expanding their finance options for customers.
Amazon cuts wearable neck air conditioner with cooling plate to £32.99 (aff)
A wearable cooling gadget designed to chill the neck within seconds has dropped in price just as summer temperatures begin climbing.
Mrs Hinch's favourite Garnier Vitamin C sorbet cream reduced to just over £5 again on Amazon (aff)
Mrs Hinch’s go-to Garnier Sorbet Cream is one of Amazon’s bestselling beauty products and it’s back on sale for just over £5.
Viral e.l.f Squeeze Me Lip Balm Duo is on sale for just over £5 on Amazon and beauty fans are noticing (aff)
Hydrating lip products with skincare-inspired ingredients continue to dominate beauty shopping trends across social media and online retailers.
Wowcher cuts portable oscillating air cooler to under £30 in summer deal (aff)
A portable oscillating air cooler with humidifying functions and a 4L water tank has dropped below £30 in a major Wowcher deal
Best-selling Cremo razor drops to £14.95 in major summer grooming sale (aff)
The stylish barber-grade razor praised for smooth shaves and premium design has dropped to under £15 in Cremo’s latest sale