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Dad almost blinded in second shooting
A WIGAN dad who was nearly blinded when yobs shot him with an air gun has spoken of his fury at being the latest victim of drive-by attacks.
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Mystery purse found on site of old school
A WIGAN butcher is appealing for help in tracking down the owner of a purse hidden for nearly 40 years at the site of a former school.
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Businessman breathalysed after cup final
A WIGAN businessman who was caught behind the wheel while nearly double the drink drive limit blamed cough medicine containing alcohol for his error.
Child sex offender register online
ONLY five people in Wigan used a scheme where they ask the police to check whether an individual who has access to children has committed any child sexual offences.
Ex-Latics star in custody
FORMER Wigan Athletic star Jesus Seba has been remanded in custody in Spain on charges relating to an alleged insurance fraud.
Sport
Wane hopeful over Smith chances
SHAUN Wane last night said he was “hopeful” Matty Smith will be fit to make his comeback against Leeds Rhinos.
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Man United loan star Henriquez would return
ANGELO Henriquez has revealed the prospect of Championship football wouldn’t put him off returning to Wigan Athletic next season.
Hock on Salford wish list
SALFORD could be poised to try and ambush Gareth Hock’s move to Parramatta – as they keep track of Warriors forward Harrison Hansen.
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Whelan confident Martinez will stay at Wigan
DAVE Whelan says he’s more positive than ever that Roberto Martinez will be staying with Wigan Athletic.
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Martinez still undecided over future
IT will be next week before a decision on Roberto Martinez’s future at Wigan Athletic will be announced after more discussions between the Spaniard and chairman Dave Whelan.
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No yoga joke for Wane
WIGAN Warriors players have taken up a brand new training technique to help them warm up ahead of this week’s Magic Weekend.
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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
Truck chief steps in to help troupe
A BUSINESSMAN has bailed out a group of local morris dancers whose future had been put at risk by mindless vandals.
Surf down to Digital Planet
WIGAN’S biggest ever digital event takes over both principle borough town centres next week.
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.
Community
Tweet all about it at Sunshine House!
WIGANERS are being urged to get tweeting as part of a mass event to celebrate the joys of social media.
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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Sunday 26 May 2013
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