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No interest in JJB portfolio
THE future of Wigan’s last remaining JJB store remains bleak as administrators confirmed a lack of interest in the company’s stores.
Drunken man fined after hotel chaos
A WIGAN man who disturbed hotel residents by trying to sleep rough in the corridor has admitted to being drunk and disorderly.
Threatened by knifemen who raided wrong house
TWO men looking for drugs, raided the home of a Standish man by mistake, a court heard.
Thousands turn out for FA Cup parade video
THOUSANDS of Wigan Athletic supporters packed out the town centre to see their heroes show off the FA Cup in a glorious end of season parade.
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Push to turn town into the City of Wigan
A NEW campaign has been launched to boost Wigan jobs, tourism and the economy by granting City Status to the borough.
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Wigan couple tell of their bedroom tax hell
A DISABLED Wigan man fears he is to become one of Wigan’s first victims of the controversial Bedroom Tax.
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Sport
Bob says thanks, but will he stay?
ROBERTO Martinez paid tribute to the thousands of Wigan Athletic supporters who turned out for the FA Cup parade as question marks still hang over his future.
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Powell hungry to make an impact at Warriors
NEW recruit Andy Powell has already impressed Shaun Wane – without playing a game!
End of an era at Wigan
PAUL Scharner is one of eight players who have waved goodbye to Latics.
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Roberto pays tribute to incredible fans video
ROBERTO Martinez admitted the final-day 2-2 draw with Aston Villa summed up Wigan Athletic’s campaign to perfection.
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Party time for Latics fans
FA Cup winners Wigan Athletic will take centre stage in town this afternoon to show off their silverware to thousands of proud fans.
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Williams pleased with Warriors debut
GEORGE Williams admits his Super League debut went as well he could have hoped after helping Wigan to a comprehensive victory in the capital.
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Thousands turn out for FA Cup parade video
THOUSANDS of Wigan Athletic supporters packed out the town centre to see their heroes show off the FA Cup in a glorious end of season parade.
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Lifestyle
Perfect trip for an Aussie Latic
BEN Watson’s match winning header at last week’s FA Cup final will have given thousands of Wigan Athletic supporters a journey back up north to remember.
Child’s play for new centre
A new state-of-the-art Children’s Outpatient Department is set to open at the Thomas Linacre Centre in Wigan.
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Wigan mum praises Jolie bravery
A WIGAN cancer survivor who lost both her breasts has praised Hollywood beauty Angelina Jolie for her decision to have a double mastectomy in a bid to prevent being struck down with the disease.
Women join forces to Race For Life video
MUMS, daughters, grans, sisters and friends lined Haigh Hall Country Park in Wigan to help fight cancer - taking part in the annual Race for Life.
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A sneaky peek at Youth Zone
MANY of the folk who have helped turn a long-cherished Wigan dream into reality have been able to see it for themselves for the first time.
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Community
Music venue shortlisted for honours
A GRASS-ROOTS music organisation based at Wigan Pier has been shortlisted in the prestigious National Diversity Awards.
Around The Districts
WELCOME to our districts section featuring events from communities around the borough.
Centre closure meetings begin
THE first in a series of meetings discussing the potential closure of several Wigan day centres has been held.
Eyesore given a makeover
A NOTORIOUS Wigan grot spot has been given a clean-up after an inquiry into on-going fly-tip woes.
Showing their street spirit
A VARIETY of independent businesses makes for a busy and bustling Market Street in Hindley.
Ex-playschool set to become new homes
A DECADES-old landmark in Whelley has bitten the dust.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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