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Is it really a bear or a human in fancy dress? Daniel Mcneil

The UK is not on track to reach legally binding targets to reduce carbon pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Where does the UK sit in the world rankings? Angela Terry

Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai next month

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights to Shanghai Charlotte Hawes

More household waste is being rejected from recycling

More waste from Wigan households rejected from recycling centres Sonja Tutty

Liz Truss to blame ‘woke culture’ for high taxes in fierce comeback speech

Liz Truss turns her attention to ‘woke culture’ in comeback speech Will Millar

A 56-year-old woman from the Guangdong province in China is the first recorded human casualty from the H3N8 bird flu.

China reports first human H3N8 bird flu death, according to WHO Dennis Morton

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

Oil prices rise more than 5 percent as production is cut

In Wigan there were 155 non-UK short-term residents when the census took place in March 2021 – up from 95 in 2011.

More non-UK short-term residents in Wigan Sonja Tutty

The body language we display in photographs can reveal much about us (photo: Adobe)

World happiness survey: China tops list while UK falls in rankings Dennis Morton

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears Sam Johnson

Worms ‘raining down’ in China in bizarre social media video Sophie Wills

No, you don't accidentally eat 600 spiders a year in your sleep...

Eating spiders, knuckle-cracking, and tea | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall

The kissing machine works by pairing the device with a mobile app and plugging the device into the phone’s charging port.

Chinese kissing machine creeps people out on internet Rahmah Ghazali

Recall issued for TK Maxx & Homesense product - what to do Daniel Mcneil

A rare cup and saucer thought to have been used by passengers on the Titanic has sold for thousands at auction

Broken cup and saucer used by Titanic passengers auctioned for £6,000 Chelsie Sewell

Transport minister Richard Holden (right) with contractor representative Luke Presho at the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool site

Minister says it’s “possible” China has sent spy balloons to UK

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement Will Millar

People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!

Can early retirement lead to a decline in cognitive ability? Benjamin Jackson

Health chiefs in Spain are reintroducing Covid guidance to stop the spread of the virus

British tourists travelling to Spain warned of new Covid rule Chelsie Sewell

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China Patrick Hollis

The two rare red panda cubs Tala and Sumi and thought to have died of hypothermia on Thursday night.

Rare red panda cubs die during cold snap at UK safari park Dennis Morton

Apple Replay enables Apple Music users to review their listening stats (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Chinese protestors find AirDrop feature limited amid ongoing protests Benjamin Jackson

Free range turkey supply hit by bird flu Daniel Mcneil

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended Rahmah Ghazali

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended Rahmah Ghazali

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended Rahmah Ghazali

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended Rahmah Ghazali

The Lionesses won the Euros in July 2022 but Lewis Capaldi has revealed why he chose not to support them

Women’s World Cup 2023 groups: England to face Denmark and China Rahmah Ghazali

Laura Eaves of Co-op Funeralcare

'I've found my calling': Swapping teaching in China for funeral care in Preston Jack Marshall

The earth’s population has risen by over one billion in 11 years

UN announces Earth’s population has hit 8 billion

Formula 1 2023 calendar released: FIA announces record 24-races including China and Las Vegas

FIA announces Formula 1 2023 calendar including race in Las Vegas Will Millar

British author Ken Follett

Ken Follett's blockbuster Never imagines the end of the world Sue Wilkinson

Never by Ken Follett

Never by Ken Follett: A chilling, cautionary and  contemporary tale – book revie... Pam Norfolk

Dog owners warned against sharing bed with their pets due to ‘untreatable superb... Hiyah Zaidi

Creating the perfect Easter table

How to create the perfectr Easter table with Mrs Tablescape

Author David Chapman

Wigan author hopes China trek book will help homeless people Gaynor Clarke

The final day of Chinese New Year is celebrated with the Lantern Festival. Photo: Toa55 / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

When is Chinese New Year in 2022? Fiona Evans

New 2022 Ford Mondeo reavealed - but the UK won’t get it Matt Allan

Winter Olympics take place in Beijing this year (photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Wow! World Cup, Glastonbury, Winter Olympics, Beijing - Looking forward to an ex... Nigel Booth

Celebrating Christmas in Frankfurt, Germany (photo: Shutterstock)

What Christmas festivities look like around the world Nigel Booth

Public charging provision ‘falling behind’, warn car industry bosses Matt Allan

Never by Ken Follett

Never by Ken Follett: A tension level that increases with every chapter - book ... Pam Norfolk

Maureen O'Bern was fired by Wigan Council over criticisms she made about the local authority's partnership with a Chinese-backed business

Ex-Wigan Council librarian heckles planners over Galleries' China links Joseph Timan

The clocks go back one hour on the last Sunday in October

When do the clocks go back in 2021? Jon Peake

10 coronavirus variants are currently being monitored by scientists in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Warning as Covid variant found in South Africa is ‘most mutated’ strain so far Claire Schofield

Medal rush continues for GB swimmers as Duncan Scott wins silver and Luke Greenb... Carly Roberts

Gold medallists Britain's Thomas Daley (L) and Britain's Matty Lee poses with their medals after wining the men's synchronised 10m platform diving final event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Tom Daley and Matty Lee win gold in men’s 10m synchronised dive at Tokyo Olympic... Group Reporter

Is it safe to invest in cryptocurrency? Our in-house expert assesses risks and benefits of top crypto coins

Is it safe to invest in cryptocurrency? Risks and benefits assessed Matt Brooks

How part of the redevelopment of The Galleries could look

Plans for Wigan town centre redevelopment could sound 'death knell', critics fea... Joseph Timan

Staycationers warned of summer products shortage after supply chain issues Carly Roberts