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

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Woman who denies benefit fiddling to stand trial next year Post reporter

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These are the scenes around Wigan as drivers try to find fuel for their vehicles Jon Peake and Michelle Adamson

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Have your say on plans to extend popular off-road route in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

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Wigan man convicted of an attack and skipping bail faces big bill Post reporter

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Wigan man spared jail after finally admitting assault Post reporter

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Man punched and headbutted partner in drunken rage Post reporter

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M6 roadworks result in overnight closures James Graves

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Young people in Wigan taking part in new campaign to change Covid-19 narrative Amos Wynn

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Wigan band The Lathums could score number one album Alex Green, PA

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This is where you can get fuel in Wigan and where the pumps have run dry Amos Wynn

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Person found dead on railway tracks in Burscough Matthew Calderbank

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IN PICTURES: The places in Wigan you suggested to visit on World Tourism Day Michelle Adamson

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These are the films now showing at Wigan Cinema including 'No Time To Die' Jon Peake

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Three M6 lanes closed after rush hour crash in Preston Matthew Calderbank

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Wigan MP Lisa Nandy sets out Labour's foreign policy in her first speech at the ... David Hughes, PA

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Wigan man described as 'depraved' is jailed for 14 years for sex offences agains... Gaynor Clarke

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Using the army won’t solve fuel crisis, warns industry body Matt Allan

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Wigan sword threat man given suspended sentence Post reporter

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Wigan man accused of assault and having a dangerously out-of-control dog Post reporter

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Wigan man given community sentence after admitting stalking Post reporter

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

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Far right party members hold protest outside Wigan asylum-seeker hotel Charles Graham

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Police appeal for information as victim named in Tyldseley murder probe Staff reporter

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Police appeal for help to find missing Wigan man Gaynor Clarke

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PM ‘considering sending in Army’ to drive fuel trucks as pumps run dry Patrick Daly

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More than a million new trees for Northern Forest project Emily Beament

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Warning NHS backlog could grow ‘significantly’ Ella Pickover

Crime Murder investigation launched after death of man in Leigh Staff reporter

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Wigan councillor announces resignation after threat of legal challenge Gaynor Clarke

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

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

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

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

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

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Lancashire households told to save water as region's supply levels run low Matthew Calderbank

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Man suspected of harassment is arrested and charged Gaynor Clarke

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

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Wigan flytipper owes thousands in court costs and fines Post reporter

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

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Wigan man denies vicious assault Post reporter

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

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

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'Amazing' Wigan Second World War hero and country's last surviving submariner di... Gaynor Clarke

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

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

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

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Sad farewell to Wigan crash victim Sian Jones

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Wigan children using NHS quit smoking service Patrick Jack

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Wigan takeaway and owner fined after stomach-churning food hygiene safety breach... Charles Graham

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These are the areas of Wigan where Covid cases are rising Jon Peake

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

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Teen danger driver spared jail Post reporter

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Wigan man accused of burgling vet's practice Post reporter

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Wigan's court round-up Observer reporter

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Wigan MP calls on council to fulfil their debate ‘commitment’ over £135m town ce... Joseph Timan

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

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