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I tried Soap & Glory Unwrap The Magic Within Advent Calendar and what I love about it others may dislike
Soap & Glory fans have plenty to look forward to behind the 24 doors of this affordable beauty advent calendar, including limited-edition Velvet Cherry treats. But there’s one aspect I think people will either really like or dislike.
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The £19.99 Christmas advent calendar mystery deal with a chance to get a £285 beauty haul
If you want a chance to recieve a luxury beauty calendar, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money, this unique Wowcher beauty and jewellery calendar deal could be for you.
Shark Beauty launches CryoGlow LED system that treats face, neck, chest and hands
Shark Beauty is taking its CryoGlow LED technology beyond the face for the first time with a new system targeting eight areas, including the neck, chest and hands.
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Charges of sexual assault, death threats and violence have been dropped against a Wigan borough man
All 10 criminal allegations against a Wigan borough 41-year-old, including violence and sexual assault charges, have been dropped
Cards pour in from the community as a Wigan grandmother celebrates her landmark 100th birthday
Care home resident Nelly Kelly received many birthday cards from the community as she turned 100.
Housing estate revamp and Ryebank Fields fury amongst latest planning developments in Greater Manchester
These are all the planning developments progressing with councils across Greater Manchester this week
I tested this £160 mechanical keyboard and Mac users are going to love it
This beautifully built mechanical keyboard feels reassuringly premium and instantly familiar on a Mac, with a clever hidden control adding to its considerable appeal.
Wigan businesses are being encouraged to invest in local skills rather than look further afield
With more money being ploughed into supporting local apprentice schemes, Wigan company bosses are being urged to take on local trainees for their own and the apprentices’ benefit
The newest star on Wigan's Believe Square has been unveiled in honour of a businessman and charity fund-raiser
Wigan’s walk of fame has a new addition to honour a businessman and charity fund-raiser.
A trial date is set for a Wigan man who denies carrying out a brutal attack
A trial will take place at crown court later this month after a Wigan man pleaded not guilty to wounding another person with intent
How Ofsted rated the 16 Wigan borough primary and high schools it has inspected so far in 2026
Ofsted now judges schools using a new report card and grades.
The tiny handbag essential that could keep you shaded on sunny days and dry on wet days is just £8.49
This tiny folding umbrella weighs just 245g and can slip into a handbag or backpack, while offering UPF 50+ sun protection.
Color Wow Kale-Infused Cocktail is now £18.55 on Amazon with 26% off
The leave-in treatment is designed for damaged hair, with kale protein to help strengthen strands, reduce breakage and protect against heat styling.
I tried the £175 Liz Earle 24 Days Of Liz Earle Beauty Advent Calendar worth £576.50 and here's my verdict
The Liz Earle 24 Days Of Liz Earle Beauty Advent Calendar costs £175, but the contents are worth £576.50, with most of the 24 products full size.
Boots is searching for Christmas lovers to test its 2026 beauty advent calendars worth more than £1,300
Boots is searching for three Christmas-loving beauty fans to become Advent Officers, with each successful applicant receiving three exclusive 2026 beauty advent calendars.
Spacious four-bedroom detached Wigan home with balcony and parking for £410,000 (aff)
A spacious Whelley property offers flexible accommodation alongside substantial parking and a sheltered outdoor space
TOG24 waterproof jacket is £60 cheaper in clearance sale and comes in gorgeous prints inspired by Yorkshire
Autumn rain is on the way, but this stylish TOG24 waterproof jacket means you can be prepared without sacrificing your outfit, and it’s currently £60 off.
'I was told to put money into bricks and mortar and that's what we did. Now I've lost £170k'
David Gerrard is living next to Tyldesley's controversial ‘giant cruise ship’ warehouse
Wigan and Leigh Hospice launches first Twilight Walk for an evening of remembrance
Later this month Wigan people will pay to take a contemplative evening stroll around the Amberswood Nature Reserve in the first ever Twilight Walk in remembrance of loved ones and to raise funds for the borough’s hospice
A 3-year prison term is imposed on a Wigan lout who attacked a woman
Despite not being prosecuted for aggravated burglary and threats to kill and commit arson, a Wigan 33-year-old is still jailed after admitting to attacking a woman and other offences