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Covid on the rise: The 20 areas of Wigan that have seen a rise in cases in a wee... Jon Peake

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Wigan man spared jail for child sex offences and further charges dropped Charles Graham

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Former Wigan Warriors shop to house stop-gap post office Charles Graham

People
Wigan-born singer to perform the national anthem at the Ashes opener in Oz Charles Graham

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Wanted sex offender from Blackpool urgently wanted by police Sean Gleaves

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Motorhome driver who caused death of woman by careless driving awaits sentence Fiona Finch

Health
Wigan healthcare workers get £150 cash boost in time for Christmas Gaynor Clarke

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See trailer for Netflix thriller Stay Close - filmed in Blackpool Michael Holmes

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Wigan charity's rallying call for votes in competition to win £1,000 Gaynor Clarke

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Flechettes to headline Old Courts and the Lilacs announce debut tour Amos Wynn

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Met Office issue yellow warning for wind across Wigan Colin Ainscough

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Yellow warning issued for snow as wintry weather moves in Tony Durkin

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Wigan roundabout smash: Elderly motorist hospitalised Charles Graham

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Anger as new HS2 proposals suggest bypassing Wigan Charles Graham

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Wigan town centre roadworks reach final stages Sian Jones

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Wigan crane firm comes to the rescue after train crash Charles Graham

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M6 and M61 delays after van crash in Preston Matthew Calderbank

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Wigan man accused of trying to incite sexual activity from 13-year-old girl Charles Graham

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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Government confirms review into six-year-old’s murder The Newsroom

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Police seize drugs, car and cash as man is arrested in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

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Three men arrested after pensioner seriously hurt in attack in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

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Wigan sex attacker jailed for vile assault of his pal's girlfriend Charles Graham

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Missing Blackpool man found 'safe and well' Sean Gleaves

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Watches and jewellery thought to be stolen are found by police in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

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Wigan woman's dismay as moped is snatched Sian Jones

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Will Wigan see a White Christmas? Here's what the Met Office forecasts Jon Peake

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Icy blast: Here's what the weather in Wigan will be like for the rest of the day... Jon Peake

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Revellers freed after spending three nights snowed inside Britain’s highest pub Iain Lynn

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Snow fun and frolics in Wigan: Your pictures on a wonderful white wintry day Jon Peake

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Wigan wet wipe firm on the way to a plastics-free future Charles Graham

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Wigan contact centre to create 100 jobs Charles Graham

Consumer
This is the best value supermarket shopping basket in Wigan this week Helen.Nicholas

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Aldi introduces supersized trolleys for fans of the Specialbuys aisle Iain Lynn

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‘I had nowhere to go’: how domestic abuse victims helped set up a new helpline i... Joseph Timan

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Work to start within weeks on creating link road for new major logistics hub Gaynor Clarke

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James Grundy MP: Saluting our community volunteers James Grundy

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The forgotten World War II heroes who saved Jewish families in Berlin with a hel... Jack Marshall, Reporter

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Calls to halt Wigan school closure consultation Charles Graham

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Wigan sixth form college in charitable mode for Christmas and Children in Need Charles Graham

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Wigan boy has written to the Pope asking him to save his school from closure Charles Graham

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Covid pass for young teens set to roll out in bid to make international travel e... Henry Sandercock

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Face mask rules ‘to stay until new year’ in bid to stop tough Xmas restrictions Hiyah Zaidi

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‘It’s too late’ to stop Omicron from spreading in the UK - scientist issues warn... Group Reporter

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Review: Our Family and Autism, a heartfelt documentary from Paddy McGuinness and... Phil Cunnington

Opinion
LUKE MARSDEN: paying a fortune for warmer weather Luke Marsden

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Yvonne Fovargue MP: So many trapped in leasehold system Yvonne Fovargue

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Wigan guide dog centre appeals for pet-sitters Sian Jones

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GALLERY: The 40th anniversary of the closure of the Wigan Casino Photographs by Frank Orrell

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IN PICTURES: Olympians meet school children Michelle Adamson

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Strictly star John Whaite drops dance partner in salsa slip-up Adam Lord

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Ian Wright forced to leave ITV's FA Cup coverage over family bereavement Heather Carrick

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Kent Tops List of The UK's Most Dangerous Region For Drivers in December Christine Emelone

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This is how the government aims to tackle 2,000 drug gangs in new £300m plan Henry Sandercock

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Bacon has been crowned the king of the fry ups Nigel Booth

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Here’s what the £10 payment from ‘DWP XB’ means - and if you have to return it Matt Brooks

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Try these proven ways to help you wind down and relax Sally Burton