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Drunk made owl noises at policeman
A DRUNK who growled at police and made noises like an owl after repeatedly refusing to tell them his name and address was hauled before the courts.
Man left for dead after car-jacking horror
TWO Wigan men are facing jail after admitting a frenzied knife attack during a botched car-jacking.
Traffic disruption after lorry sheds load
ONE of the borough’s busiest arterial routes, Rectory Lane in Standish, has been blocked after a lorry and its HGV trailer became temporarily lodged under the bridge carrying the West Coast Main Railway Line.
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The £16m drug smuggler
A WIGAN man was appearing at the Old Bailey today accused of involvement in a massive cocaine smuggling operation.
Local rail strike is signalled
WIGAN commuters face rail strike disruption after station, signalling and train crew staff backed proposed industrial action in a ballot called over fears of the workforce being casualised.
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Good Samaritan returns ring
A WIGAN family has paid an emotional tribute to a Good Samaritan who handed in a priceless family heirloom at the DW Stadium.
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Sport
Lockers happy with Magic fixtures
WIGAN skipper Sean O’Loughlin is delighted to be facing Leeds at Magic Weekend on Sunday - instead of arch enemies St Helens.
Decision looming over Martinez future
DAVE Whelan has held talks with Roberto Martinez over his future and believes the Spaniard will make a decision whether to stay at Wigan in the next 24 hours.
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UFC ace faces next challenge
A MARTIAL artist from Wigan borough hopes to take another step towards stardom when he faces his biggest challenge to date in Brazil next month.
Junior Rugby League
ORRELL high school St Peter’s hung on for a last gasp 22-20 win to cap a rollercoaster five years on a high, lifting the Year 11 Champion Schools’ trophy at Widnes Vikings’ Stobart Stadium.
Wigan Amatuer League
HORWICH St Mary’s finished bottom of the Wigan Amatuer League Premier Division after their 2-1 defeat against Wigan Cosmos.
National Conference League
WIGAN St Patrick’s ran out 14-4 winners in a dour battle with Premier Division relegation candidates Skirlaugh.
Video
Bob says thanks, but will he stay? video
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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Lifestyle
FA Cup desktop wallpaper
TO celebrate Latics’ amazing achievement at Wembley - beating Manchester City to lift the FA Cup - we’ve produced a souvenir desktop wallpaper for you to download.
Always thinking of dementia patients’ safety
A LOCAL initiative aimed at improving care for people with dementia has reached the final stages of the prestigious Patient Safety Awards 2013.
Comeback king Norman makes it onto disc at 81
A WIGAN pensioner is proof that it’s never to late to showcase your talents.
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.
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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.
Win 3D Epic tickets on the WEP app
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Community
Pounds pile up to fund legal battle
CAMPAIGNERS fighting a Government inspector’s housing plan for their village have now reached the cash target to begin a legal battle.
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Young offenders put in hot seat
YOUNG offenders spent a morning with firefighters as part of a pilot project designed to make them think differently about car crime, arson and discipline.
Music venue shortlisted for honours
A GRASS-ROOTS music organisation based at Wigan Pier has been shortlisted in the prestigious National Diversity Awards.
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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.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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