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Plane crazy

A DRUNKEN Wigan man brought mayhem and terror to a plane in mid-flight.

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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.

Rylands Mill, next to Mesnes Park

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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Rylands Mill, next to Mesnes Park

Drunk businessmen assaulted rail worker

A BOOZED-up Wigan business man who racially abused and assaulted a railway security guard was ordered by justices to pay him £100 compensation.

Jailed for GBH - Shaun Calter

Judge brands yob a disgrace

AN aggressive attacker, described in a character reference as a “role model”, was branded “a disgrace” by a judge.

Peter Franzen, of Golborne Community Forum, at Millingford Industrial Estate, Bridge Street, Golborne

Job hopes are dashed as store pulls out

A STRUGGLING Wigan community has been dealt a devastating 11th hour jobs blow.

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Sport rss

Wigan Athletic's Manager Roberto Martinez during a training session at Christopher Park

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.

Robeto Martinez (left) after the defeat at Arsenal saw Wigan relegated and (right) with the FA Cup

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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Wigan Athletic's Shaun Maloney

Hat-trick of awards for midfield dynamo Maloney

SHAUN Maloney was the toast of Wigan Athletic after cleaning up at last night’s annual awards dinner.

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Sean O'Loughlin in action against Warrington Wolves

Lockers is the key says England boss McNamara

STEVE McNamara has hailed Sean O’Loughlin as being “massive” to their World Cup plans.

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St Pat’s go through in Conference Cup

WIGAN St Patrick’s progressed to the next round of the National Conference League Cup with a 36-24 victory in the preliminary round at Stanley Rangers of Wakefield.

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South Lancs Counties

IN a terrific Wilf Hickson Memorial final with some terrific football played by both sides, Highfield Grange Youth beat Southport Youth 4-2, with five of the goals coming in a storming 1st half.

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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 rss

The new Children's outpatients department at the Thomas Linacre Centre

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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Win 3D Epic tickets on the WEP app

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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.

Left to right: Wendy Fishwick, Julie Westwell, Natalie Rose, Gemma Metcalfe, Jade Betley, Sue France-Sergeant and front junior runner Shannon Finnerty

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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Bernard Edmunds, Sarah Smout, Martin Ainscough and John Harker MBE General Manager WYZ

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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On your bike!

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 rss

Wigan band 'Memory Lane' who formed at 21:12 Music Community, play at the Easter afternoon tea dance for elderly residents, held at Montrose Skills Hub

Music venue shortlisted for honours

A GRASS-ROOTS music organisation based at Wigan Pier has been shortlisted in the prestigious National Diversity Awards.

Wigan band 'Memory Lane' who formed at 21:12 Music Community, play at the Easter afternoon tea dance for elderly residents, held at Montrose Skills Hub

Around The Districts

WELCOME to our districts section featuring events from communities around the borough.

Wigan band 'Memory Lane' who formed at 21:12 Music Community, play at the Easter afternoon tea dance for elderly residents, held at Montrose Skills Hub

Centre closure meetings begin

THE first in a series of meetings discussing the potential closure of several Wigan day centres has been held.

Wigan band 'Memory Lane' who formed at 21:12 Music Community, play at the Easter afternoon tea dance for elderly residents, held at Montrose Skills Hub

Eyesore given a makeover

A NOTORIOUS Wigan grot spot has been given a clean-up after an inquiry into on-going fly-tip woes.

Down Your Way - Market Street, Hindley - from left: Caroline Atkinson, manager Shellie Burrows and Cassie Crook, at Urban Hair and Nail Studio

Showing their street spirit

A VARIETY of independent businesses makes for a busy and bustling Market Street in Hindley.

The site of the former Poll Tax House and before that Whelley Middle School and Whelley Secondary Modern School, Moore Street, Whelley

Ex-playschool set to become new homes

A DECADES-old landmark in Whelley has bitten the dust.

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