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To celebrate Toy Story 5 arriving in cinemas, ODEON is launching the 'Play Them Forward' toy collection campaign this weekend.

Ad Feature UK families are sitting on half a BILLION unused toys, study says

HCLTech has been selected as a strategic technology partner by Neste

Ad Feature HCLTech lands AI transformation deal with renewable fuels leader Neste

Wigan Athletic defender James Carragher (right) in action for Malta against the Netherlands

Latics ace Carragher in Malta squad for November World Cup qualifiers

You could be experiencing the magic of Manhattan at Christmas for just £99

£99 Christmas market mystery holiday: New York, Lapland, Rome, or...?

The happiest country in the world truly made me happy!

We went to Finland’s Lake Saimaa to uncover what makes Finns so happy

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

New York City is a dream Christmas destination - and you could fly there for just £99

Fly to a mystery Christmas destination for just £99 with this deal

Ellie Palma-Cass, founder of Wigan-based suicide prevention organisation Epic Hope, has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship.

Suicide charity boss's overseas mission to save lives

James Carragher has two more games left of an incredible breakthrough season

Carra explains 'completely different' step up

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

James Carragher was watched on by his family as he won his first two caps for Malta - and he came home with Robert Lewandowski's shirt!

Carra on coming home with two Malta caps - and Lewandowski's shirt!

James Carragher (back row, third from right) lines up for his Malta debut against Finland

Carra explains 'no-brainer' decision to represent Malta

BENDING LAND

New Art Exhibition

North is the Night by Emily Rath

North is the Night by Emily Rath: book review

TUI trips to Lapland, of course, include a visit to see Santa Claus

I visited Lapland on a TUI trip of a lifetime - my advice to parents

Jensen Weir and Thelo Aasgaard ended the game in the centre of the Latics midfield, after the former had started in the latter's usual No.10 role

Maloney explains decision to leave out star man Thelo
Shaun Maloney has explained the thought process behind starting talisman Thelo Aasgaard on the Wigan Athletic bench for Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Leyton Orient.
Paul Kendrick

Nordic Walking is enjoyed by 10 million people worldwide

Nordic Walking sessions are coming to Wigan this Spring

Jordan Jones is eyeing a recall to the Northern Ireland set-up

Wigan Athletic star voices international ambitions after upturn in fortunes

Watch the ‘udderly’ adorable moment a herd of cows rush down a field to enjoy free jazz performance

Watch the moment a herd of cows flock to enjoy a free jazz performance

Here's what the winner of Eurovision will actually win

What Eurovision Song Contest winners actually get

Eurovision semi-final 2: When is it, what time does it start, presenters, musicians & can the UK vote in it?

Full guide to Eurovision semi-final 2 - how to watch & how to vote

Finland have released a new world on Fortnite to promote their entry to this year’s Eurovison

Finland promote Eurovision entry Käärijä on Fortnite

Finland joins Nato: What country is and isn’t a member state including Ireland, Sweden & Turkey

Breaking Finland joins NATO: What country is and isn’t a member state?

Finland to teach Brits how to be happy on all-expenses paid trip to luxury Finnish resort

Finland to teach Brits how to be happy on free luxury trip - apply now

Scientists find that Labradors are the dumbest dogs

Santa Claus and his helpers ready to receive letters from around the world

UK Capital of Christmas is crowned in survey!

Yet another Covid-19 variant has been detected - the XJ variant

Omicron XJ: Everything you need to know about the new Covid variant
A new Covid-19 variant ‘XJ’ has been identified which could evade vaccines and immunity.
Jon Peake

Switzerland is among seven countries joining the green list from 4am on Monday (30 August) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Seven new locations to join travel green list freeing Brits from quarantine

Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Denmark and Finland (Photo by FRIEDEMANN VOGEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Christian Eriksen to have heart-starting device fitted after Euro 2020 collapse

Eriksen posted a picture of himself on Instagram on Tuesday morning (15 June), which shows him smiling from his hospital bed (Photo: Christian Eriksen/Instagram)

Christian Eriksen says he will ‘cheer on the boys’ in first social media post af...

Christian Eriksen releases first public message since suffering a cardiac arrest...

Christian Eriksen is helped from the pitch

Wigan Athletic doctor's call for more CPR training following Christian Eriksen's...

HeartSafe has a map of the UK's publicly available defibrillators (HeartSafe)

This is how to find your nearest defibrillator - and how to do CPR

Christian Eriksen is 'stable' and in hospital, according to the Danish FA (Getty Images)

Christian Eriksen is stable and in hospital, says Danish FA

Markku Kanerva, Head Coach of Finland and Teemu Pukki of Finland wait on the pitch as Christian Eriksen (Not pictured) of Denmark receives medical treatment during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Denmark and Finland on June 12, 2021 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Christian Eriksen: viewers criticise BBC live coverage after player received CPR...

Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen stable in hospital after collapsing on pitch representing Denm...

Spain (pictured), Greece and France are expected to be kept off the governments 'green list' when the second batch of destinations is revealed (David Ramos/Getty Images)

Summer holiday blow as Greece, Spain and France ‘unlikely to be on next green li...

UK’s Covid death rate compared to other countries - and why experts think it’s s...

You can watch the Northern Lights from the comfort of your own home - here’s how

Sweden has recently seen its average daily deaths drop dramatically (Photo: Getty Images)

Sweden shunned a national lockdown to try and build herd immunity - could the st...

Kevin Keegan after the World Cup qualifying match against Germany at Wembley Stadium in 2001

On this day: Kevin Keegan quits as England manager

England captain David Beckham celebrates after scoring the equaliser from a free-kick against Greece in the dying seconds of a World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford on October 6, 2001

On this day: David Beckham sends England to the World Cup finals

Are you excited about the prospect of a hangover cure? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Finnish researchers might have found a legitimate hangover cure

Experts warn that their findings paint a grim picture for the colder weather

Coronavirus is worse in cold weather, research suggests

If you were taxed while working abroad in Australia you could be due money back

You too could learn to be an elf like Will Ferrell's character Buddy in the film Elf

You can get paid to be an elf in Lapland this Christmas - here's how to apply

Di Wade

'This December dawned like a deluging black hole'

The homeless rate could be higher than official figures suggest

Dispute over homeless numbers in Wigan

Wilko Johnson is still going strong, five years after being diagnosed with terminal cancer

Wilko Johnson is back from the dead and still on the road

Threats to future of music venues revealed in first live music census

Sugar tax on soft drinks 'might boost boozing'

Auroras are one of the most spectacular natural phenomena

Let there be lights - Spectacular aurora light up the sky in the north

From left, mum-to-be Rebecca Butler and husband Ian with a baby box, pictured with health visitor Katy Warriner at the launch of the Baby Box initiative

Baby boxes could help to save lives

Nicola Adam, Group Editor

I'm a socially acceptable drug-addict

Each European country has its own variations on traffic laws

Map lays down the law for driving abroad

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