Billinge Hospital

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Reform candidate under fire as "not being from Makerfield"

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Exclusive: Richard Ashcroft speaks out ahead of homecoming shows in Wigan

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REWIND: new-born Wigan babies 1997-2007

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Lemn Sissay launches new children's book during visit to library in Wigan

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Wigan doctor retiring after 53 years 'worked all hours' to transform patients' h...

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End of an era: The demolition of Billinge Hospital in pictures

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Wigan nursery worker has a lovely surprise for children visiting the woods

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CHARLES GRAHAM - Great help for parents of prem babies

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Fond farewell for midwife who delivered thousands of Wigan babies during 49-year...

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Pretty dress is passed through generations of Wigan family

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Wigan couple born on same day, in same hospital ward, and met on their 18th birt...

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Helen McCourt inspires new TV feature

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Water pollution at Wigan beauty spot ruled out

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Probe launched into reports of septic tank leak at Wigan beauty spot

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Investigation launched into 'septic tank pollution' at Wigan beauty spot

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NHS accolade for popular Wigan heart doctor

A renowned Wigan doctor has been given a lifetime achievement award to mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS.

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New recovery centre helps heart patients

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Red Arrows pilot turns to writing

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Reckless youths put on dangererous '˜stunt display'

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NHS payout will '˜make a big difference' to family

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Severely disabled man awarded £2.5m damages 47 years after his birth

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Final farewell to last remnants of hospital

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Health chiefs blast bogus Billinge baby swap video

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Talking Motors: Knowing me knowing the Rover 800 - A-Ha!

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Helping others conceive a child

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