- Museum evacuated amid health scare
- Delay over spy's cause of death
- Paraglider killed in 150ft plunge
- 'Transparent' Secret Services urged
- SNP to push independence at poll
- Last day of longest running sitcom
- Crowds to pack streets for carnival
- Man held in 'test-fixing' probe
- Brothers: Miliband family is solid
- Third footballer granted injunction
- Call over Pakistan reconstruction
- Plans to scrap NHS Direct attacked
- Care home campaigner dies aged 107
- Sunshine hope after weekend washout
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Special constable jailed
A SPECIAL constable who was caught on camera smashing an off-duty soldier’s head into the ground during an arrest outside a Wigan nightspot has been jailed.
Waterway pollution battle goes to Whitehall
A SPATE of river pollutions and huge fish kills in Wigan is to be raised with the Government.
Access row gate ‘may be illegal’
A PEDESTRIAN barrier at the centre of a 14-month dispute between a disabled man and Wigan and Leigh Housing was not subject to a disability impact assessment and could be unlawful, it is claimed.
Drivers’ relief as key route is re-opened
BELEAGUERED motorists were breathing a sigh of relief today after a disruptive road closure project ended early.
Sport
Franco’s champing at the bit
NEW Latics capture Franco Di Santo is determined to make a huge impression after turning down other offers in favour of a move to the DW Stadium.
No place for Amos in squad
AMOS Roberts has been squeezed out of the reckoning for Wigan’s game tomorrow against Bradford.
Tag along for a ride
WARRIORS stars Sam Tomkins and Cameron Phelps have thrown their full support behind a new rugby tournament that is being launched in Wigan.
Spring in their step
A TOTAL of 84 teams will line up when the new North West Counties season kicks off on Saturday, September 4.
Transfer joy
THERE was no shortage of excitement at the DW stadium yesterday afternoon as Latics boss Roberto Martinez bagged two crucial new signings on transfer deadline day.
Lifestyle
Citroen C1 is the true green choice
WHAT does it really mean to ‘go green’ when it comes to motoring? We’ve been trying Citroen’s C1 city car on a long term test to see how it approaches eco-friendliness.
Helping you through the minefield
MORE and more people are getting into the burgeoning rental market but what are the pitfalls and who are best people to go to for advice? Nikki Turner from Kelrick Properties answers some commonly asked questions...
In style and thrust
THE innate ability that Alfa Romeo’s Spider has to drop jaws and set hearts aflutter is well documented.
Community
Disabled youngsters get sporting chance
YOUNG people with disabilities in Wigan will soon be able to take part in a host of activities thanks to the borough’s leisure chiefs.
New challenge for ex-RL star
HE LAID the foundations for the all conquering cherry and whites team of the late 80s.
Spooky ball to help good cause
THE JOKERS behind the hit internet comedy show Wigan Ink are planning a spine-tinglingly funny Hallowe’en ball.
Andrew gets set to yomp!
A WIGAN finance director is coming out from behind the board room table to take part in a punishing charity challenge.
Kath has a close shave for charity
WHEN Kath Drury saw three people close to her lose their battle for life, it was the incentive she needed to raise money for charity.
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Weather for Wigan
Thursday 02 September 2010
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Temperature: 8 C to 22 C
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Temperature: 9 C to 20 C
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