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Abuser walks free from court after months of torment for girlfriend

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Family's moving tribute to man who died in car crash

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The latest results are in

Hygiene ratings - latest results

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Wigan ghost hunter's experiences are out of this world

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VIDEO: Pupils give their teachers a good soaking for charity

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VIDEO: And all that jazz ...

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REVEALED: United Utilities loses more than 430m litres of water a day to leaks

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William the guinea pig who was found abandoned in a box

Guinea pig cruelty increases

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The axe-wielding raider enters the Asda store bringing terror to staff

Wigan supermarket staff to wear body cams after axe attack

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Highways England to test increase of speed limits through motorway roadwork areas

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Northern staff were due to walk out this weekend

Rail union drops plans for weekend train strike

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The M65 has been closed by police between junctions six and five

UPDATED M65 re-opened following crash

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Air ambulance called to collision on motorway

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Coun Nathan Murray with the new barriers

New barriers to halt anti-social quad bikers in Wigan

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Crime More Crime >>

Abuser walks free from court after months of torment for girlfriend

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The axe-wielding raider enters the Asda store bringing terror to staff

Wigan supermarket staff to wear body cams after axe attack

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Wigan solicitor on trial in theft case

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Arthur Smiths Solicitors on King Street

Solicitor is found guilty of stealing Wigan firm’s cash

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Education More Education >>

VIDEO: Pupils give their teachers a good soaking for charity

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Are "do-gooders killing fun and laughter"?

Punch and Judy man hits back at political correctness

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Sue Astley of Aim Together North West. The company, who helped troubled youngsters, has been wound up

Wigan unit for 'troubled pupils' closes

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Year 10 school children from Bishop Rawstorne with colleges carpentry and joinery lecturer Gareth Hill.

Wigan college is buzzing to help dying bee population

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The Deanery High School

Wigan mum's anger after school mix up

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Following earlier trials to increase the speed limit through roadworks from 50mph to 55mph or even 60mph, the company is going to test if varying speed limits could safely be operated within a set of roadworks without increasing the risks to either drivers or road workers.

Highways England to test increase of speed limits through motorway roadwork areas

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Northern staff were due to walk out this weekend

Rail union drops plans for weekend train strike

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Controversial Wigan road barrier could be lifted

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Jo Platt MP

Frontbench role for MP Jo Platt

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Bolton West MP Chris Green

Borough MP is latest to quit over Brexit

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Boris Johnson

BREAKING: Boris Johnson resigns as Foreign Secretary

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PICTURE GALLERY: Wigan through the decades

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Gabrielle Thompson, who is supporting the Bricks summer campaign to feed hungry children

Wigan charity's plan to combat child hunger during school holidays

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Home Secretary Sajid Javid (right) meets police officers and residents at Muggleton Road in Amesbury, Wiltshire

Woman dies after being exposed to Novichok

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The concrete slab that has been moved from its original spot andf time capsules stolen that placed under it in 1995 by pupils

Thieves dig up Wigan schools’ time capsule buried 23 years ago

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St Peter's high school had planned to hold its Leavers' Dinner at Rivington Barn

Wigan school changes Leavers' Dinner location over fire fears

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Environment More Environment >>

REVEALED: United Utilities loses more than 430m litres of water a day to leaks

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Adventurer Paul Rose hits the heights for his new BBC1 series, The Lakes with Paul Rose

New BBC TV show shines the spotlight on the Lake District, one of the jewels of the north west

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MP Jo Platt

MPs voice concerns over massive housing scheme

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A temporary hosepipe ban restricts people from using hosepipes or sprinklers to water private gardens or wash cars.

Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

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The latest results are in

Hygiene ratings - latest results

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CrossFit JST gym fitness challenge participants

Fitness fans brave the heat for mental health charity challenge

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Paul Bullough

Wigan father-of-two's drowning tragedy

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