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Northern Ireland woman woke up with a badly swollen eye on her wedding day after being bit by an insect.

I had a swollen eye on my wedding day after being bit by an insect

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

Dad’s priceless reaction to daughter’s surprise return from Canada.

Dad’s priceless reaction to daughter’s surprise return from Canada

Fran Henshaw

North West overdue invoices rose by 13.4% this winter, R3 research shows

Sindbad submarine.

Wigan woman who went on Egypt sub days before it sank “in disbelief”

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024.

Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Top 20 places smokers and vapers have had an illicit puff

Sunny sky.

Watch: When and where double-digit temperatures are forecast

A man walks through fog as the sun rises.

Watch: Met Office map shows temperatures forecast for UK today

Man looks at his bills.

Watch: 576 UK postcode areas eligible for a DWP cold weather payment

An estate agent's "sold" board stands outside a residential building.

Watch: Map shows the areas where house prices are rising the fastest

Woman walks in stormy conditions.

Watch: Met Office issues 3-month weather outlook for UK

Strong winds forecast as Storm Éowyn to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office expands yellow wind warning for UK
Storm Éowyn, set to hit the UK this week, is explained in a Met Office video forecast, as yellow warnings for wind are expanded.
Jessica Martin

People walk in rain and high winds.

Watch: Storm Éowyn to hit UK this week - what is a weather bomb?

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Flooding near Exeter in 2023.

Watch: Red alerts issued for 164 areas where flooding is “expected”

Driving in the snow.

Watch: Map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across UK tonight

Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

Stock image of snow in Yorkshire.

Watch: Rare amber health alert issued as 40cm of snow possible

These are some of the key dates parents need to know for 2025

The key dates in education that parents need to know in 2025

Hilarity ensues as pooch steals turkey crown from car in Armagh, Northern Ireland, leading to a game of chase which ended in woman leaving empty handed as crafty canine refused to give up the bird.

Watch as thieving Golden Retriever runs off with turkey crown
Watch the funny moment when a thieving pet Golden Retriever almost ruined Christmas dinner for a family - by running off with the turkey.
Lucinda Herbert

The Met Office predicts damp, mild and cloudy conditions across the UK over the Christmas period

UK Christmas forecast by region as 'White Christmas' hopes dashed

Snow falls in Leicestershire.

Watch: Snow falls in parts of the UK as weather warning is issued

Almost half use loyalty programmes as a way of saving around the festive period

Four in 10 adults are worried about the cost of Christmas this year

Fran Henshaw

North West start-ups hit five-month low, new R3 research shows

Time-lapse footage shows change in wind direction as Storm Darragh hits the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh time-lapse shows moment wind changes direction

Huge waves crash into Porthcawl pier.

Watch: Dramatic live footage shows huge waves crashing onto pier

People battle against the wind and rain.

Watch: Met Office issues rare red warning - weather warnings explained

An artisan and craft market was due to be held in Wigan town centre on Saturday

Storm Darragh leads to cancellation of artisan and craft fair

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning.

Watch: 'Wonky weather' as temperatures drop to -7C and warnings issued

Parts of Pontypridd, South Wales, have been left submerged in water as the River Taff bursts its banks.

Watch: Residents bail out their flooded homes after heavy rainfall

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Cars drive on snowy roads in Liverpool.

Watch: Snow expected to hit rush hour as new yellow warnings issued

Mega deal for Asda Rewards customers with 50% off fireworks ahead of Bonfire Night.

Mega deal for Asda Rewards customers with 50% off fireworks

Josh Magennis has proved to be a shrewd signing for Exeter since leaving Latics over the summer

Ex-Wigan Athletic star credited with changing 'culture' at high-flying new club

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

Former Latics man Josh Magennis will be back in Wigan this weekend with Exeter City

Maloney on welcoming old-boy back - and how close he came to staying

The NHS will be starting the Covid autumn vaccine programme this autumn.

Who is eligible for the Covid vaccine as cases of XEC variant rise

Latics are assessing goalkeeper Sam Tickle after he returned early from international duty

Injury scare as Wigan Athletic star returns home early from international duty

Freedom of information requests by the union show there were 1,397 people employed by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service this year: 595 fewer staff than in 2010

Huge drop in the number of Greater Manchester firefighters

Wigan Athletic have signed Northern Ireland international Dale Taylor on a season-long loan

Shaun Maloney ‘a big fan’ of new signing Dale Taylor

Wigan Athletic have signed Northern Ireland international Dale Taylor on a season-long loan

Northern Ireland international joins Latics on loan

Jordan Jones has joined Carlisle on a three-year deal

Former Latics winger makes surprising career decision to join Carlisle

Silko Thomas stepped up at the weekend following the departure of Jordan Jones

Maloney on 'difficult' Jones situation - and why the Hughes money didn't help

Jordan Jones' second spell with Latics has come to an end after three substitute appearances

Wigan Athletic part company with winger by 'mutual consent'

Jordan Jones has attracted interest from Championship and League One clubs

Maloney addresses fresh speculation of interest for Jones

Jordan Jones has reportedly attracted interest from Championship and League One clubs

Wigan's Jones attracting interest from Championship and League One

Jordan Jones made a sparkling cameo off the bench for Latics against Charlton

Wigan Athletic boss reveals extraordinary story behind Jordan Jones' return

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