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Going Green: ​How repair cafés work for the environment

​As we all know, it’s sometimes cheaper to throw things away and replace them, instead of repairing and reusing them – but our disposable culture comes at a heavy cost to the environment.

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These boozy gin and rum advent calendars are what Christmas is all about

I reviewed fun gin and rum advent calendars that are all the rage for Christmas - these are my favourites

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I visited the elaborate Christmas displays at Bents - featuring a Grinch tree and sparkly Santa dinosaurs

Watch a tour of Bents at Christmas - including their detailed Christmas village, winter food market, and large selection of Christmas Jellycats.

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CCTV shows moments before boy, 16, is fatally stabbed in back by two teenagers in park attack

CCTV shows the moments before Darrian Williams, 16, is fatally stabbed in the back by two teenagers, as they’re found guilty of his murder.

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Wigan's week in court

The latest round-up of those who have appeared before Wigan magistrates and in the dock at crown court.

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More than a dozen deaths involving Greater Manchester Police last year

More than a dozen people died during or following contact with Greater Manchester Police last year, new figures show.

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Two wanted men police in Greater Manchester are trying to trace

People are urged to call the police if they see them

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Child poverty: Two in three schools in poorest areas using their budgets to stop pupils going hungry

One school had to buy new uniforms for rain-soaked pupils walking to school without proper coats 🧥

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Manchester residents have a higher risk of dying than almost anywhere else – as their hospital crumbles

For five years, different governments have promised the crumbling hospital would be rebuilt and plans are waiting to be put into action... yet there is STILL no firm commitment

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Dramatic moment a camel stuck knee-deep in mud gets rescued...using a digger

Watch the moment a camel was rescued with a digger after it became stuck in mud.

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Wigan teen in the dock accused of trying to break into two houses

A teenager has appeared in court charged with two counts of attempted burglary.

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Fertility rate falls in Wigan – as national birth rate plummets to historic low

The fertility rate in Wigan fell last year, new figures show – as the birth rate in England and Wales hit a new record low.

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Fireworks night displays: 7 tips to enjoy Bonfire Night 2024 on a budget, from free fireworks to viewpoints

Enjoy Bonfire Night without the spend, and make the most of the magic 🌠

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Beloved Wigan bar wins license for longer opening hours with huge local support

A Wigan bar has won their hearing after applying to extend their opening hours and open an outdoor bar following huge support from the public.

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Fen raft spider: How big are they as one of UK’s rarest spider species makes a comeback

Footage shows a fen raft spider in the UK as the species makes a comeback with more than 10,000 breeding females.

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What it's like living in "amazing" Wirral village with Omaze new house giveaway

Omaze’s latest luxury home competition is in a lesser-known celebrity haunt and beautiful hideaway in North West of England

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Aldi's Black Friday Specialbuys include bumper cars, a 50-inch TV and a drone

Aldi’s early Black Friday event hits the middle aisles on Thursday (November 7), and it’s good news for lovers of tech and DIY - as well as funfairs (you’ll see what I mean). Here’s what will be on offer next week.

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MAPPED: Highest and lowest earning parts of Greater Manchester as wages grow slower than rest of UK

The place with the lowest wages of anywhere in Greater Manchester is revealed

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Christmas: The 14 food and drink items perfect for the whole family this Christmas

We are adding these to our Christmas gift shopping list! 🎅

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Holiday cottages North Wales: I stayed at an old police station in Corwen with a hot tub and games room - perfect for fun days out

I stayed at a unique property in North Wales that was full of character - and I would definitely go back and stay there again.