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Regatta shoppers say £11 spring coat that's 'great in a downpour' doesn't 'cling when wet'
"This fits true to size and has been great in quite a hard downpour. Love the colour too. Surprisingly it doesn't cling when it's wet."
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Who is Julia Doyle? From Season 4 actress and where you've seen her before
From Season 4 is now available to stream and fans are convinced they recognise star Julia Doyle, who plays Sophia in the MGM horror series
The 25 confirmed countries appearing in Eurovision 2026 final - full list
The 70th song contest's Grand Final will take place on Saturday night and this year's finalists are now confirmed
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Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 2 results as Ukraine and Australia qualify for final
The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 featured a performance from the UK entrant Look Mum No Computer
'It's a mug's move': On the streets of Ashton-in-Makerfield hours after it was thrust into a political firestorm
"Andy Burnham, is he going to get this seat? Around him is all Reform"
Hold on, could Andy Burnham actually lose the Makerfield by-election?
Makerfield is historically among the safest Labour seats in the country, but the local elections were bruising for the party. Could Burnham win?
Burnham, Starmer and Streeting: A dramatic day in UK politics in 10 bullet points
Andy Burnham is now the bookies' favourite to replace Sir Keir Starmer as PM
Dunelm heavily reduces sofa bed by £100 that's 'perfect' for guests even in small homes
"Sofa is really comfy and is really simple to turn into a sofa bed"
Burnham makes his move with a Makerfield gambit
Burnham’s decision to seek permission to stand in the Makerfield by-election marks a significant escalation in Labour’s internal debate over leadership and direction following a turbulent week for Sir Keir Starmer. Rob Williams reports.
Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC, but it hasn't changed much for Ashton locals
'It doesn’t matter who gets in they won’t help us, but I quite liked her all the time she has been in'
Man jailed for ramming stolen bulldozer into village pub
'Be careful, you can’t stop a dozer'
Will Andy Burnham be blocked by the NEC from standing in the Makerfield by-election?
A source close to the Prime Minister claims he won't seek to block Burnham this time around
Ex-rugby league player Gareth Hock accused of raping and assaulting woman gives evidence
The former Wigan Warriors, Salford Red Devils and Leigh Centurions player denies ten charges including rape and assault
Dunelm's 'thick' rug heavily reduced by £93 'gave a clean makeover to my bedroom'
"Lovely subtle colour, nice thickness and quality"
One of adoptive dads on trial over Preston Davey death said medics would 'think they were abusing him', court hears
The nurse told a jury she was shown a mobile phone video of the baby boy which made her feel 'uneasy'
Student dies and two others ill after meningitis outbreak in Reading
Close contacts of the cases are being offered antibiotics
Who is Josh Simons and why has he stepped down?
Andy Burnham is to try to run for Parliament after Labour MP Josh Simons has stood down
Pedestrian, 80, dies following crash in Standish
An 80-year-old has been confirmed dead today following the collision
Ninja heavily reduces coffee machine that leaves shoppers 'spoiled for choice' with drink options
"Pods simple enough for my weekday on-the-go coffee and the percolated side for weekend mornings - I'm extremely spoiled for choice now."
The £1 per-use 'age backwards' serum that 'works miracles' to wind back the skin clock
"I’m a big fan of serums and very demanding when it comes to results. This serum worked miracles for my skin, visibly plumping it and reducing the appearance of fine lines"