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Wigan motorists panic-buy fuel as filling stations run dry Charles Graham

Politics
Wigan councillor announces resignation after threat of legal challenge Gaynor Clarke

Crime
Do you recognise any of Lancashire's most wanted? Sean Gleaves

Opinion
Review: Martin Clunes' unshowy star turn in ITV's Manhunt: The Night Stalker sho... Phil Cunnington

Crime
Police officers travel to farming and rural communities to help stamp out crime Gaynor Clarke

People
People with disabilities share experiences for Wigan’s Equality Week Sian Jones

Crime
Man suspected of harassment is arrested and charged Gaynor Clarke

People
Cash rolls in at fun day in memory of tragic Wigan toddler Gaynor Clarke

Crime
Wigan motorcyclist broke speed limit six times - but is spared road ban Post reporter

Crime
Wigan flytipper owes thousands in court costs and fines Post reporter

Crime
Wigan man denies racially-aggravated assault and criminal damage Post reporter

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News
Junction closure warnings due to M6 upgrade works Staff reporter

Business
Warning of 'huge disruption' for travellers as bus drivers vote on strike action Gaynor Clarke

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Woman dies in M6 crash at Charnock Richard Services Matthew Calderbank

News
Today's rush-hour traffic round-up for Lancashire and the North West Matthew Calderbank

News
Motorists warned to check ahead as M6 junction in Cheshire is closed for major b... Phil Cunnington

News
'Careless' M6 van driver smashes into back of lorry waiting in stationary traffi... Matthew Calderbank

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Crime
Wigan's court round-up Observer reporter

Crime
Wigan borough police issue warnings over anti-social behaviour Amos Wynn

Crime
Police crack down on anti-social behaviour in Wigan Sian Jones

Crime
Wigan woman who fled the scene of an accident is jailed Post reporter

Crime
Wigan man denies vicious assault Post reporter

Crime
'Flashing' accused to wait nine months for trial Post reporter

Crime
Teen danger driver spared jail Post reporter

Crime
Wigan man accused of burgling vet's practice Post reporter

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Weather
Heatwave to give way to thunderstorms and showers as yellow weather warning issu... Sean Gleaves

News
Here comes the sun: Mercury set to soar to almost 30C next week Jon Peake

Weather
Parts of the UK to bask in heatwave from Monday to Wednesday The Newsroom

Weather
More rain on the way with 80mm set to fall in parts of UK Iain Lynn

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Business
Wigan firm appoints former top 10 tax consultant Amos Wynn

Business
Wigan business recruits seven new team members as part of biggest ever intake Amos Wynn

Business
No regrets for Wigan mum as business she opened during pandemic reaches first an... Gaynor Clarke

Business
Celebration as Wigan charity shop reopens after refurbishment Gaynor Clarke

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Politics
By-election called for Wigan Council seat held by Lord Peter Smith for 43 years Gaynor Clarke

Politics
Yvonne Fovargue MP: All deserve a decent state pension Yvonne Fovargue

Politics
James Grundy MP: No need for domestic Covid passports James Grundy

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Education
Wigan school back from the brink after being branded "inadequate" by Ofsted Andrew Nowell

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MP calls for Wigan hotel to stop housing asylum-seekers after incident involving... Charles Graham

News
Wigan school issues yet another stranger danger warning after pupil incidents Charles Graham

Education
Is your Wigan teen ready for University? Jon Peake

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Health
Wigan health chief asks for patience as GP surgeries face unprecedented demand Gaynor Clarke

Health
Wigan schoolboy who beat cancer makes rallying call for people to clear out thei... Gaynor Clarke

Health
Wigan children using NHS quit smoking service Patrick Jack

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Opinion
LUKE MARSDEN: It’s not too early for Christmas! Luke Marsden

Opinion
Medical herbalist Nicola Parker explains which herbs can manage painful gut feel... Medical herbalist Nicola Parker

Opinion
Matt Monk of the Whalley Wine Shop believes that  Riesling is one of the wine wo... Matt Monk of the Whalley Wine Shop

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People
Charities' fears for Wigan families as gas prices soar Gaynor Clarke

People
The pie’s the limit for these top Wigan chefs Sian Jones

People
Sad farewell to Wigan crash victim Sian Jones

People
Wigan dance school students enjoy success at international level with England Amos Wynn

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These are the baby names predicted to be big in 2022 - including Brave and Shine Group Reporter

Coronavirus
England unlikely to need ‘full-blown lockdown’ this winter, leading expert says Group Reporter

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Motorists told not to panic buy as ‘handful’ of petrol stations are closed Sarah Wilson

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Harry Potter star Tom Felton suffers ‘medical incident’ during Ryder Cup golf ma... Rhona Shennan

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Restaurant, cafe and pub owners set to be banned from keeping tips left for staf... Group Reporter

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Here’s all you need to know about the winter fuel payment - and if you’re eligib... Matt Brooks

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Almost 4 in 10 Brits admit to leaving litter on a beach - and say they will cont... Richard Jenkins