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CloudKeeper launches AI-related spending tracker

The platform brings AI cost visibility into one place, covering models, licenses, tokens, and GPU infrastructure.

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A Wigan 14-year-old with a severe mysterious illness causing constant vomiting and head pain needs your help

James Fitzgerald, 14, has been suffering from episodes of severe head pain, persistent vomiting and lethargy for two and a half years, prompting his mum to set up a GoFundMe to help cover private treatment costs.

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Toy Story 5 has just landed on Yoto and I've ordered it straight away for my son

The new Yoto audio story brings Woody, Buzz and Jessie back for an adventure involving Bonnie's new tablet, Lilypad.

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Child rapes in Wigan dating up to 10 years ago have been denied by a man

Child sexual offences dating back as far as a decade have been denied by a young man

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Wigan is among UK areas that are least prepared for an internet blackout

If the internet crashed for a prolonged amount of time, it turns out that our borough would be worst placed than most to deal with it

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Two teenage boys arrested after Tyldesley crash

Officers are looking into the circumstances that led to the arrest

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Poundland plans to appoint administrators, with jobs in Wigan and Leigh among thousands at risk

Poundland has shops in Wigan and Leigh, as well as a distribution centre in Ashton.

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Sentier’s Scent Library lets you discover 10 luxury fragrances at home for just £25

Whether you're discovering the fragrance brand for the first time or shopping for a perfume-loving friend, Sentier's Scent Library is a great gift.

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ProHance launches AI Adoption Index to show what AI is changing at work

The index is a “scorecard to help organisations confirm that AI use is approved, applied to real work and producing results.”

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A catalogue of serious crimes allegedly targeting a woman have been denied by a Wigan man

A November trial date is set for a Wigan man denying multiple charges of throttling, criminal damage and restraining order breaches

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Wigan woman to take on unusual Guinness World Record involving a sticky note

Eloise Morton, 35, from Hindley Green, is attempting to break the record for writing the most amount of words on a sticky note, a task she believes is completely possible after unofficially breaking the record with 209 words.

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Police say a 31-year-old man wanted on recall to prison has links to Wigan and Leigh

Sean Prescott, 31, is wanted by police so that he can be recalled to prison.

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Six Greater Manchester areas given a share of £16m to revive derelict buildings

The government has dished out funding to dozens of local authorities across the country to help bring significant buildings back into use

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I tried a £190 smart diffuser that makes my home smell like a luxury spa

Beautiful design, clever technology and gorgeous essential oil blends make the Aromatherapy Associates Atomiser Connect a luxurious treat, but is it worth £190? Plus, we explore the brand's Christmas gifts from £15.

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These £99 coastal breaks could cost just £4.13 a night each if you share

That’s £99 for the accommodation, rather than each. With six people sharing a selected four-night break, a coastal escape could cost less per night than a takeaway coffee

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Digital Science acquires Jenni AI

The acquisition brings Jenni AI's AI-native experience and adoption together with Digital Science's research data, tools and infrastructure.

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Halloween returns to PortAventura World with experiences for all ages

PortAventura Park now has thrill-seekers five walk-through horror attractions.

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Wigan people are given tips on how to manage long-term health conditions in winter

Some expert advice to those with health issues which are in danger of worsening during the winter months

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A Wigan borough crook is back behind bars after admitting he had phones and sim cards when last an inmate

A Wigan borough 33-year-old is beginning a new prison sentence for offences he committed when last incarcerated

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The e.l.f. Christmas gift sets I'd pick for beauty lovers this year, with prices starting from £15

The affordable beauty gifts are worth adding to your Christmas shopping list.