Writing

Maddison House Press pop up bookshop in the Civic

Pop-up book shop whets appetite for Writing Festival

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley

Pupils start new school year in style

The cast of St Joseph's Players' Blithe Spirit

Ghostly comedy on its way

Agency Hackers founder Ian Harris is thrown into the pool at the Ibiza Super Summit

From local columnist to Ibiza conference boss

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil is designed to smooth frizz, boost shine and help reduce the appearance of split ends.

This bestselling Kérastase hair oil transformed hair immediately

Hindley Green Community Primary Y6 pupils

Quartet of schools celebrate top SATs results

KIKO Milano's Self Tan Water is designed to deliver a gradual, natural-looking glow with a lightweight, non-sticky finish.

KIKO’s self-tan water, ‘great for a subtle glow’, is half price

Book Cover of Bound by the Salt

How injury sparked a new departure for local author John

Kindle Scribe or reMarkable Paper Pro – which is best for students?

The Hozo Neoruler Go is such a clever tool for just £49.99 - if you can catch the Amazon deal

Hozo Neoruler Go review: laser ruler brings digital precision for £50

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

A study of 2,000 fans to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the hit US comedy revealed some of the most iconic scenes from the show, featuring the antics of roommates and neighbours Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Monica and Chandler

Top Friends moments revealed as show celebrates 30-year anniversary

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

How England's regions compare when it comes to primary school skills

Primary schools from right across the country have made the list (Photo: National World/Google)

The 15 best-rated primary schools across England

Your World

Creative writing group lets locals showcase their flair in Wigan

‘Insomnia’ author and screenwriter Sarah Pinborough

Insomnia author and screenwriter Sarah Pinborough talks writing
‘You can be as popular as you like on social media, it won’t make people buy your book’ | Insomnia writer Sarah Pinborough on Booky podcast
Nicola Adam

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Meet author Danielle Owen-Jones on Booky Podcast

Dorothy Koomson

'I was rejected by everybody' says author Dorothy Koomson

Author Joanna Nadin

'I curtsied to the Prime Minister'

Shannen Goulding has just published her first book, Limbo

Author was inspired to write first book by memories of bullying

National Lottery’s hunt for unclaimed £1million prize

National Lottery are on the hunt for an unclaimed millionaire

Is unclaimed £1million National Lottery ticket yours?

Tributes have been paid to Hazel Huggins

Tributes to Hazel Huggins as man in 20s charged with murder

Alan Liptrot with the book that saved his life

The healing power of writing: how putting pen to paper can improve mental health

A lottery ticket for the EuroMillions draw

National Lottery reveal where unclaimed set for life prize was bought

National Lottery are looking for the winner of a set for life prize

National Lottery reveal where unclaimed set for life prize was bought

Chipotle Mayo and Creamy Ranch will land in McDonald’s stores this week.

McDonald’s launches 2 new dips - here’s when they land in stores
McDonald’s is launching two new dips - here’s when they will land in stores for fans to try.
Sophie Wills

Ryanair has launched a flash sale to popular holiday destinations - but you need to be quick!

Ryanair launches flash sale with flights to Spain for £9.99

National lottery is on the hunt for an unclaimed millionaire

National Lottery reveal where unclaimed £1 million ticket was bought

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Breaking Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

The Duffer brothers at an event to promote Stranger Things season 4

Stranger Things season 5 on hold to support writers strike

Sam Neill attends the state memorial service for the late former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke

Breaking Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill opens up on blood cancer diagnosis

Instagram clean queen Mrs Hinch posts banned for advert rule breach

Succession season 4 starts later this month

Succession season 4: everything we know so far about the final season

James Bond books to be rewritten to remove ‘offensive’ references

A black and white image of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry walking down a flight of stairs together, hand in hand and smiling (Credit: Netflix)

5 news stories Harry and Meghan have debunked

TV personality Holly Willoughby, who co-hosts ITV's This Morning programme with Phillip Schofield, went to school in Horsham. She was a student at the College of Richard Collyer.

Holly Willoughby lets 8-year old son cut her hair

8 in 10 parents reckon Christmas will lose its sparkle this year as they have no...

Louise Mercer with her novel

Writing a romantic comedy was Wigan mum’s lockdown labour of love

UK parents could be eligible for a £14,000 payment - here's how to check

Writing helps young people's mental health during turbulent times.

Children find comfort in the power of the pen during lockdown

Craig Breen, a Royal Marine turned rapper

'Writing helped me through dark days'

Sam Smith who has been confirmed as the voice of the new Bond theme song

SPECTRE: Sam Smith awaits Bond fans’ verdict

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