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Shark SpeedStyle hair dryer changed one sceptical shopper's mind about premium styling tools (aff)
After years of buying cheaper alternatives, one reviewer says this compact Shark dryer finally delivered the fast, frizz-free results they'd been looking for
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Tunnel between Manchester and Sheffield among major plans for Greater Manchester
These are all the significant developments tabled acros Greater Manchester recently
Environment Agency 'carefully considering' evidence of toxic chemicals at 25,000 tonne Bickershaw illegal dump
Authorities claim once a suitable contractor is found the 'clearance operation should be able to begin swiftly'
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'Good' ratings across the board in the latest CQC healthcare inspection round-up
One service was heralded 'top drawer'
Wigan opticians lead in dry eye treatment awareness
An independent Wigan opticians is raising awareness about dry eye, a common condition affecting daily life, during Dry Eye Awareness Month. Director David Stanley explains how understanding and treating the condition can improve quality of life.
Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel review: Lake District luxury with unforgettable hospitality (aff)
Outstanding service, stylish rooms and excellent food make Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel a memorable Lake District escape, but there's one reason it stands above many luxury stays.
There is a simple way to add more greenery to your home if you don't have a garden
Flowers are always a welcome surprise, but if you're looking for a gift that lasts even longer, a house plant could be the perfect choice.
New exercise programme to help Wigan communities get active this summer
A new exercise programme by Katie Thompson aims to help Wigan residents with Parkinson’s get active this summer.
The George Formby Society is to perform in Wigan's Grand Arcade next month
The George Formby Society will be playing ukulele banjos at Wigan’s Grand Arcade on Saturday, August 15, between 12 and 2 pm, attended by the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
'I had a stroke like Coronation Street's Betsy Swain at 20 years old - I wasn't taken seriously'
Louise Hindley, from Wigan, has helped inform ITV's Corrie latest storyline, in which Betsy Swain suffered two strokes, aged 19
e.l.f. Cosmetics launches free driving lesson giveaway to help learners manage soaring costs
Learner drivers could benefit from a new e.l.f. Cosmetics campaign offering thousands of complimentary driving lesson vouchers, with savings of around £300 per winner.
Emma’s award-winning Hybrid Pillow Bundle is £70 cheaper in summer sale
Customers have praised the Emma pillow for comfort and better sleep, with some saying it helped ease neck and shoulder discomfort during the night
Andy Burnham speech in full as he addressed mayors at Number 10 North
The new Prime Minister hailed it as a 'momentous day'
Victim of ex-leader of Boys' Brigade and co-defendant delivers powerful statement
Stewart Knowles has faced justice two decades on
Enabot Ebo Max review: The AI family robot that's more useful than you might expect
The Enabot Ebo Max promises to be part security camera, part AI companion and part family helper. Here's a taste of our verdict before you read the full hands-on review.
Councillors say they ‘fear for their safety’ as Wigan’s political leaders condemn abuse and threats of violence
Wigan’s council leader claims members across the political spectrum “fear for their personal safety” due to “threatening and abusive” behaviour.
Work will to begin to transform Wigan Museum for an exhibition celebrating local people
Wigan Museum is closing its doors until next summer while work is carried out to transform its ground-floor gallery and learning space.
Brits use summer road trips to settle life's biggest problems, research reveals
As millions of Brits take to the roads for the summer holidays, new research conducted by Gulf, the leading fuel brand operated by Certas Energy has found that for many drivers, it’s about the journey and not the destination - presenting an opportunity to resolve life’s greatest struggles all fr...
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Innovation-driven development meeting held in Binzhou
On July 18, the 2026 Shandong Innovation-Driven Development Conference & 7th Binzhou Talent Festival was held at the Yellow River Delta Trading Center in Binzhou.
A schoolboy victim of Wigan sex abusers - one of them a former Boys' Brigade captain - speaks out as they are jailed two decades after their reign of terror
A survivor of sex abuse when he was a schoolboy has spoken out after his Wigan tormentors were given sentences totalling 23 years.