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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.
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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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.
Judge brands yob a disgrace
AN aggressive attacker, described in a character reference as a “role model”, was branded “a disgrace” by a judge.
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
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.
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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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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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.
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
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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Saturday 18 May 2013
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Light rain
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