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Local CIC Ataraxia launches new fully funded programme of activities to help prevent heart disease and type two diabetes.

Community wellbeing programme for healthy hearts

EE launches Scam Guard after already blocking 169 million scams since 2024.

EE launches Scam Guard after already blocking 169 million scams since 2024

Online safety is a 21st century priority - but do you REALLY need to spend money on a VPN service?

Why everyone is buying VPNs this Christmas

The Music Box is your ultimate guide to the world of music

How to get the biggest music stories straight in your inbox

The launch marks a major milestone for a spirit rooted in East Neuk hospitality and golfing tradition

Ad Feature UK-based distillery launches 10-year-old statement single malt whisky

Serpents Elite Cheerleading

Serpents Elite Soars Into Their Second Season Stronger Than Ever

Check which features each VPN provider offers - and consider carefully what's most important to you

What is a VPN and do you actually need one in 2025?

Fans looking to get as close to Oasis during their reunion shows might want to check their inbox for a Ticketmaster link.

Oasis ticket holders required to apply for front standing position

Google is quietly making a major change for Gmail users

A poll of 2,000 adults also found almost half have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

Top 10 growing scams of 2024

Google users are reporting issues on 12 August. Photo: LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

Google down as 'users unable to search and use Gmail'

Serpents Elite Cheerleading

New cheerleading team in Wigan prepare for its first competitive season

Lucy Shepherd, 26, took her nan, Rita, 93, to surprise her best friend, Jean Wood, 94, who she hadn't seen since 2018.

Watch: Touching reunion of life-long pals after 6 year 'Covid' break

Weak passwords give hackers a way in (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Microsoft users warned their emails may have been hacked

Uber and Uber Eats offer NHS staff working over Christmas free food and travel

NHS workers can claim free travel at Christmas thanks to Uber

Wigton Moor Primary School in Alwoodley, Leeds, which warned staff with an email, seen by the YEP.

Breaking Threatening e-mail forces schools into lockdown
It is thought that 80 schools have been affected
Chelsie Sewell

Amazon Prime members will face an extra delivery charge from next month

Amazon Prime members to face extra delivery charge from next month

Tesco’s huge discount on iPhones & Samsung S23 Ultra for Clubcard customers

Tesco issue clubcard warning to customers ahead of upcoming deadline

What are all of Taylor Swift's Eras?

Taylor Swift Era’s Tour UK: When will I receive Midnights presale code

Virgin Media customers across the country have reported an outage with internet service

Virgin Media customers frustrated as internet provider goes down

easyJet has apologised after a man was banned from flying ‘because of his name’

easyJet apologises after man banned from flying ‘because of his name’

43 per cent of leaders anticipate suffering a cyber-attack within the next two years

50 of the most common passwords in 2022 revealed

The BBC has sent bombshell redundancy letters to some of its most prominent presenters - including newsreaders Huw Edwards and Reeta Chakrabarti.

Breaking BBC sends redundancy letters to top stars including Huw Edwards

The television presenter died on March 28, 2023

ITV to host Paul O’Grady tribute show – how to get involved

A new Love Island spin-off is coming to ITV – and Davina McCall, pictured, wants to front the new show.

Davina McCall to host Love Island spin-off The Romance Retreat

The Romance Retreat ITV: What is new Love Island spin-off show for middle aged single parents? - How to apply

The Romance Retreat ITV: Applications open for Love Island spin-off

The online scams to be aware of this Christmas
Tis the season for grifting, as NordVPN give season advice on scams currently doing the rounds to avoid Christmas misery
Benjamin Jackson

England's manager Gareth Southgate (Getty Images)

Man found guilty of sending racist email to Gareth Southgate

The DW Stadium

Competition: Win Wigan Athletic tickets v Sunderland

Love it or hate it... cricket is the Marmite of sport

Here are five of the best cricket clubs in Lancashire

Dogs enjoy a day out as much as anyone else

Here are five of the best dog-friendly attractions in Lancashire

Have you seen something you can't explain?

From 'tiny humanoids' to UFOs - here are 6 unexplained sightings in Lancashire a...

Shop local for last minute Christmas gifts with our guide to some of the the best independent shops in the region

Here are five of the best gift shops in Lancashire

DVLA shares images of new online scams with warning as cases soar 600%

Almost everyone loves chocolate... here's our guide to some of the best chocolate shops in Lancashire

Here are five of the best chocolate shops in Lancashire

You can find unique pieces in boutique dress shops

Here are five of the best boutique dress shops in Lancashire

Although banks and building societies will often refund money lost through scams, this is not always guaranteed (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to protect your money from scammers - and the scams you need to be aw...

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Drinks writer, Jane Clare, of One Foot in the Grapes offers her insight into sp...

If you regularly stay in hotels, or are planning your next trip away and would like to make it more luxurious, then there may be a way that you can upgrade your standard room (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how you can get a free hotel room upgrade

UK students are at risk from email scams

Email fraud warning issued to students ahead of A-Level results

Do you have trouble controlling your dog? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Your naughty dog could be the star of a new Channel 5 TV series - here’s how to ...

The two phone boxes outside the doomed Crown post office on Wallgate are available to buy by a local group or community organisation for 1 each

Buy your own Wigan phone box for just £1

What happens to the transition period with an no deal Brexit?

Understanding the transition period in the case of a no deal Brexit

How the UK Visas and Immigration department is preparing for Brexit

How the UK Visas and Immigration department is preparing for Brexit

Should I renew my EHIC card?

Should I renew my EHIC card or will Brexit make it invalid?

Erasums students question what will happen after Brexit

What is the future for Erasmus students after Brexit?

The government is stockpiling six weeks worth of medicines in case of a no deal Brexit.

Government asks NHS to build up medicine supply in case of no deal Brexit

Fax machine

Bye bye fax machines: This technological wonder was a young reporter's lifesaver

The five most common online frauds - and how to protect yourself against them

Find your dream home on BBC's Escape to the Country

BBC want ex-couples to take part in exciting new show

The Boathouse

Lancashire recommends.... Canalside pubs

Matthew Melling

Matthew just keeps running and running

ThorntonsHollow Milk Chocolate Jolly Santa

Thorntons recall their Jolly Santa

Lucky lottery winners David and Carol Martin celebrate after scooping the jackpot. See letter

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