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Bonfire Night 2026 Around Wigan: One List Worth Bookmarking

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Bonfire Night 2026 Around Wigan: One List Worth Bookmarking

Days OutOctober 28, 2026Scroll to stories ↓

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Should You Consider A Campervan Staycation This Year?

Who said a vacation had to be spent in a foreign country? In this day and age, we are so quick to think that going on holiday means leaving our beautiful…

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I've Been Asked to Try IMPOSSIBREW: An Honest Intro from a Dad Who Hardly Drinks

I hardly drink anymore, so when IMPOSSIBREW asked me to join their creator programme, I said yes on one condition: I'd tell it straight.

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Street Fighter Movie 2026 Not Sure?

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Nearly Three Years On, I Still Want to Be Back at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa

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3 Security Measure To Implement In Your Retail Store

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Linux is better than Windows for security!

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Repping The Business With A Company Car

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Family

Nearly 11 Years On: What the IVF Postcode Lottery Gave Us, and Nearly Didn't

Nearly 11 years after IVF gave us Dorothy, I look back at the NHS postcode lottery, the toll on Mrs P, and what I'd tell couples going through it now.

FamilyOctober 23, 2026

Dick Whittington at St Helens Theatre Royal — The Perfect Start to Our Holiday Season

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Can AI predict what our Baby will look like?

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The New Baby Scan

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Bonding as a dad

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3 Simple Dad Tips

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Personal

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Ten years on from my letter to 18 year old me: the two things I forgot to say

A few years ago I wrote a letter to my 18 year old self as a guest post for Martin Lee's blog, Fatherleemoments.com. Ten years and a month later I've dug it…

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4 Weeks to Go!

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i Love that my Daughters Love Reading

PersonalJanuary 14, 2024

Relaxing Hobbies you need to Try

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How to create the perfect home garage

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How Sports are an Extremely Positive Addition to Society

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Health & Fitness

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Trialling Mounjaro Weight Loss Injections: My Journey to a Healthier Me

As a busy dad juggling work, family, and everything in between, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to find the time and energy to focus on my health. With a…

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Something New: 3 Activities To Push You Out Of Your Comfort Zone

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Health Benefits of the Gym

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Apparently life begins at 40

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How Fitness Affects Your Professional Performance

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It’s Okay To Talk About How You Are Feeling

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Home & DIY

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Home Safety Concerns for Parents This Winter

Image from Pexels – CC0 License During the winter, there can be some specific safety concerns to think about at home. When it gets colder, you turn on the…

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7 Home Maintenance Skills to Learn As a Dad

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3 Great Options to Upgrade Your DIY Metal Workshop

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Top Tips On How To Avoid A Breakdown While Moving House

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Make Your Home Fun For The Whole Family

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A Simple 6 Step Guide to Buying Your First Home

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