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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.

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.

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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.

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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OAP charity hits jackpot

A BOROUGH charity which offers pensioners weekly advice surgeries, activity groups and counselling has landed a vital £20,000 grant.

Pledge made to create a landmark development

HUNDREDS of new homes and community facilities are set to transform the sprawling site of the borough’s last super-pits.

Pupils Lucy Hulme (runner-up), Jard Wahed (winner), Joshua Hilton (winner) and Jack Murden (runner-up) with the new wildlife bench.

Pupils’ green break-time

PUPILS can now take a fresh-air break in the playground thanks to a ground-breaking green transport system.

Children from Rectory CE Primary School and ASD Resource Base, North Ashton, where several young carers attend, and head teacher Janet Prowse with Andy Dempsey, St Helens Council director of Children and Young People's Services

Young carers’ help in the classroom

YOUNG Wigan carers are being given more support to be encouraged to stay in school instead of missing lessons for other duties.

Policeman lands top award

A POLICEMAN has been given a prestigious award for his work helping children on some of Wigan borough’s poorest housing estates.

Be prepared to help the Scouts

BUDDING volunteers in Wigan are being encouraged to follow the example of royalty and give a few hours a week to help the Scouting movement.

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