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HSBC: business changes explained as UK bank undergoes major revamp to focus on costs - what it means for you
The bank has announced a major restructure in an effort to cut costs 🌍
Concerns raised over the dire state of child poverty in England
It is estimated that at least 900,000 children living in poverty in England are missing out on free school meals (FSMs) but, in a newly released article, three University of Manchester academics argue that this figure does accurately reflect the true depth of child poverty across the country.
Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education
Britain’s secondary school teachers are calling for better and earlier period education – as students lack essential knowledge by the time they reach year seven.
Wigan school bids to increase size by 50 per cent
A Wigan school has unveiled plans to expand by half as much again in order to accommodate new families coming to the area.
"I’m Jordan’s alibi - like to get him out of it": The teen who lied to police so his friend could get away with murder
'In reality, the story you came up with was a load of nonsense'
CCTV shows moment couple allegedly use handbag trick to walk off from restaurant without paying £80 bill
Watch the moment a woman left an empty handbag in a restaurant as she “nipped out for a cigarette” - before she and a man walked off without paying their £80 bill.
Local history: more than a 100 years of pictures from Atherton Road, Hindley and Hindley Green
Atherton Road in Hindley and Hindley Green is one of Wigan’s longest and most important routes in Wigan borough.
Wigan road closures: six for motorists to avoid
Wigan's motorists will have six road closures to avoid in the area on the National Highways network over the coming weeks.
Police hunt for Wigan hit and run smash suspect
An arrest warrant has been issued for a 35-year-old Wigan woman accused of involvement in a hit and run road smash in which someone was hurt.
'Cliff edges', 'nothing left to slice', and £100m reserves: Inside the finances for every Greater Manchester borough
It will be a long wait for some as councils face a new wave of financial anxiety
'We're dying but have been refused our life insurance' - calls in Parliament for inquiry amid M.E.N. campaign
The M.E.N.’s health reporter, Helena Vesty, carried out a shocking investigation into the cases of two men dying from horrific cancers, who have been told they cannot claim on life insurance policies
World Conker Championships: 'King Conker' cleared of cheating after investigation
World Conker Championships’ men’s competition winner David Jakins has been cleared of cheating - after an investigation was launched when it was discovered he had a steel conker in his pocket.
Menopausal slimmer shares AI secret of losing four stone on app she 'absolutely loves'
Slimmer going through peri-menopause shares how she lost four stones in five months using artificial intelligence coach on Simple App for weightloss
Chris Kaba: Bodycam footage shows moments before man is fatally shot by police marksman Martyn Blake
Bodycam footage shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba by police marksman Martyn Blake.
Police issue appeal as fears grow for Wigan 55-year-old
A public appeal has been made by police to help find a 55-year-old Wigan man as concerns grow for his welfare.
Nine out of ten frustrated green boffins threaten to quit jobs if not supported in hitting net zero targets
A whopping 88% of sustainability workers and managers responsible for Net Zero work said they'd leave if they believed companies were merely paying lip service to the commitment.
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Dramatic video shows moment 80mph dangerous driver drives head-on towards oncoming traffic during police chase
Watch the moment a dangerous driver reached speeds of over 80mph and drove head-on towards oncoming traffic, before he was rammed off the road by police.
WHSmith: British retailer to reintroduce vinyl records in stores after 30-year hiatus - full list of locations
The nostalgic revival is coming to 80 UK stores 🎶
How to get a second opinion NHS: what to do if you're not happy with medical care and how to access your notes
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