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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

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

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

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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...

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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

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

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

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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

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

UN announces Earth’s population has hit 8 billion Patrick Hollis

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

British author Ken Follett

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

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Creating the perfect Easter table

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Author David Chapman

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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

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

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

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

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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)

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

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How part of the redevelopment of The Galleries could look

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

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This is why people say 'white rabbit' on the 1st of a new month Rhona Shennan

Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean after free fall back down to Earth Chelsea Rocks

US restaurant Popeyes is opening UK branches - here’s what they serve (Photo: Shutterstock)

US restaurant Popeyes is opening UK branches - here’s what they serve Iain Leggat

Looking back at the key moments of the Covid pandemic - one year on from its official start (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Passengers scan a health code which reveals their vaccination status and Covid test results (Photo: Getty Images)

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A new study has found that almost a quarter of Covid-19 patients suffer from hair loss within the first six months of being infected, with women more at risk (Photo: Shutterstock)

Almost a quarter of Covid patients suffer from hair loss - and women are more at... Rhona Shennan

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