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'Intense and disgusting' thriller is available to stream for free this weekend

A black comedy thriller that is coming to BBC iPlayer this Sunday

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£20m revamped leisure centre nearing completion

A host of new facilities will be on offer after delayed project

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Fibre glass factory in Wigan looks set to close with the loss of 250 jobs

MP laments collapsed buyout deal

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Exact time you should water your plants during summer - and it's not in the morning

Gardening experts have shared their tips on the best time to water garden plants when the weather is hot

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Popular food sold at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda recalled amid health concerns

“The boxes in question display a use-by date of 24/06/2026 instead of the correct date of 24/06/2025.”

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Emmerdale star Lisa Riley shares 'unbelievable' resemblance to late mum

13 years after her mum's death, the actress shared an old photo of their likeness

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Stacey Solomon declares 'back to reality' as fans support 'real life Disney movie'

The Loose Woment star was flooded with messages from fans after showing how her recent working day ended

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Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola declares love as he admits 'I don't want to reveal anything'

The dancer shared an emotional moment with his brother while making a big move away from the hit BBC dance show

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Emmerdale fans 'heartbroken' as Robert Sugden addresses family death

Robert mentioned Aaron's half-sister Liv Flaherty who died in 2022

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Nightmare luxury resort where food was raw and cats roamed the buffet put me in A&E

Sharon Burrow, from Ashton-under-Lyne, said her luxury holiday abroad was 'one of the worst experiences' of her life

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Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon says 'she frustrates me' as crew 'shake head' on ITV soap

The actress is best known for playing Maria Windass in the ITV soap, having recently celebrated 25 years in the role

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Coronation Street star's three-word statement amid death fears after confirming exit after five years

Adam Hussain has issued a three-word statement about what's to come on the cobbles, after confirming his exit after five years

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ITV Good Morning Britain star opens up on hidden struggle over painful health condition

Good Morning Britain showbiz editor Richard Arnold opened up on his painful health condition during the latest segment on the ITV breakfast programme

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Samra Turajlic appointed new director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute

Cancer Research UK, The University of Manchester and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust today [June 18] announced the appointment of Professor Samra Turajlic as the Director of the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute.

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LIVE: Delays after trams STOPPED on line city centre services hit by fault - latest updates

Commuters are being hit by disruption

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BBC The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea admits quitting job was 'scariest time of his life'

The TV star said there is 'never a good time' to quit your job and take a risk

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UK inflation 'higher than expected' amid soaring food prices

The rising cost of living remains stubborn

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Man thought he'd beaten the system - then a letter turned up

Lee Stuart attended Sefton Magistrates Court after he was served a notice for not having a TV licence

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Coronation Street legend 'really proud' as family update supported by co-stars

Andy Whyment is famed for playing the loveable Kirk Sutherland in the ITV soap and often shares his life off-screen

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Tragic death of hiker solves 12-year mystery of missing doctor

'It's important to understand the scale of these hills and the impact of weather – and how quickly it can change'