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Dealer caught with cannabis in his pants
A CANNABIS user, whose life got out of control, was caught with 36 small bags of the drug to sell, a court heard.
Probe call over Lakes stay for disabled girl
THE parents of a severely disabled Wigan girl are demanding an investigation into her standard of care during a council-organised break in the Lakes.
Angry shop owner’s fear over road closure havoc
OUTRAGED shop owners are appealing against a decision to shut a busy Wigan road for four months.
Trial for ‘bike theft’ tag man
A WIGAN man is set to go on trial accused of receiving a stolen mountain bike worth £250 after he was stopped by police while riding it.
Death trap warning for arsonists
THE fire service has issued a dire warning after youths have been dicing with death by entering an unsafe building and setting rubbish alight.
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Sport
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.
Now it’s time to talk - Martinez
ROBERTO Martinez has promised his forthcoming discussions with Dave Whelan over his future will lead to “the right decisions” being made for Wigan Athletic.
Wigan Athletic 2 Aston Villa 2
LATICS were unable to bid farewell to the Barclays Premier League with three points as they were held to a draw by Aston Villa at the DW Stadium.
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London Broncos 6 Wigan Warriors 64
SAM Tomkins took his season’s try tally to 29 as ruthless Wigan hammered London to stay three points clear at the top of the Super League ladder.
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The future is bright insists Martinez
ROBERTO Martinez is adamant the future of Wigan Athletic remains bright – and insists relegation will not lead to a mass exodus.
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Latics - the agony and the ecstasy
WIGAN Athletic legend Neill Rimmer is hoping there will be a carnival atmosphere at Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa to celebrate the club’s Premier League adventure and FA Cup success.
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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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Lifestyle
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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Wigan to benefit from £20m cycling boost
BOSSES behind Britain’s Olympic gold cycling success have backed Greater Manchester’s bid to invest £20m in biking.
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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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Monday 20 May 2013
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