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Tragedy on M6 as man who 'fell from bridge' dies after being hit by HGV

The motorway was closed in both directions for several hours

8 months ago

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Sophie Halle-Richards

'When I grew up I had no idea this was possible - I hope I can inspire younger people from Greate...

Oli France has lived an adrenaline-filled life

11 months ago

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Ashlie Blakey

Man charged with murder of much-loved dad from Greater Manchester

Ian Aspinall died in hospital after an alleged attack

about 1 year ago

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Chris Slater

BREAKING: Man dies after 'suffering medical episode at wheel' of Mercedes before crashing into tree

A woman was also injured in the crash on Easter Monday

about 1 year ago

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Amy Walker

Urgent appeal for missing man last seen over a week ago

Jonathan Ainscough, 46, was last seen by his family on Friday March 31

over 1 year ago

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Ashlie Blakey

Knifemen wearing covid face masks burst into home and threaten owner in terrifying burglary

Police are hunting for the two suspects and have released descriptions of them

almost 2 years ago

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"See you soon muppets": Man threatened to turn up at ex’s home after 'altercation' with her dad

Callum Clayton had been handed a suspended sentence just 10 days before he sent a string of abusive text messages to ...

about 2 years ago

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LIVE: Long traffic delays on M6 following crash involving lorry and van - latest updates

Travel time through the area is currently around 50 minutes

over 2 years ago

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Ashlie Blakey

Hundreds of homes and businesses in Wigan left without electricity after power cut

The power cut is expected to last for several hours

over 2 years ago

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I visited seven Wigan pie shops to find out whose are really the best

Thomas Molloy visited the pie capital of the UK to search for answers

over 2 years ago

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Four-year saga finally ends as planners green light 155 affordable homes on Wigan industrial estate

It is the third proposal for the site in seven years

over 2 years ago

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Controversial apartment block built 'too tall' can remain despite complaints

The new building is 60cm higher than it was supposed to be

over 2 years ago

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Main village road could be widened - despite fierce opposition

Wigan council says no decisions have been made yet

over 2 years ago

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Asylum seekers 'abandoned' and left 'stranded in overcrowded hotel'

Around 200 asylum seekers are currently being housed in the Britannia Hotel in Wigan

over 2 years ago

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Increased police presence outside school as officers investigate 'suspicious male' approaching an...

Officers say they are investigating three reports

over 2 years ago

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School issues warning about men 'acting suspiciously at school gates' and students being 'approac...

Greater Manchester Police say they are investigating the reports

almost 3 years ago

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Woman drove to court hearing - then gets banned from the roads

Amanda McVinnie appeared in Bolton Court Court

almost 3 years ago

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Mum of tragic boy tells inquest his death 'doesn't make sense'

'I struggle to understand it, so I feel it was a cry for help and I could have gone in sooner'

almost 3 years ago

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Machete-wielding robber threatens delivery driver and steals cash box

The man followed the driver into the store with a machete and demanded he drop the box

almost 3 years ago

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Police crackdown after spate of burglaries targeting vulnerable elderly people

'Smashed rear windows and doors were frequent means of entry and jewellery was often stolen'

about 3 years ago

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Historic Wigan pub swamped with visitors on first day after lockdown

The owners of the Boar's Head have hired security after huge crowds showed up and a fight broke out on reopening.

about 3 years ago

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Affordable housing planned for flattened Wigan industrial estate

This is the third proposal for the site since 2014

about 3 years ago

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Tributes paid to councillor who died unexpectedly after years helping community

“I saw one comment that described him as ‘a true Standish gentleman’. What a nice way of summing up my dad.”

about 3 years ago

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Woman found dead after police called to house in Wigan

Officers received a report of concern for the welfare of a person on Wednesday

about 3 years ago

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Green light for 119 homes on farmland which developer won battle to build on

Wigan council refused to grant planning permission in principle to build up to 128 homes on the 11-acre parcel of lan...

about 3 years ago

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Window cleaner dragged man out of car and stabbed him in the head

"Each morning when I look in the mirror, I see a constant reminder of that night."

about 3 years ago

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as woman taken to hospital

The 54-year-old is in custody for questioning

about 3 years ago

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Millions to be spent on villages affected by new housing from development income

But local groups say most of their suggestions have been ignored

over 3 years ago

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Care home cook, 16, becomes one of youngest to get Covid vaccine so far

The 16-year-old got his first jab on Wednesday

over 3 years ago

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Gang 'with knives' threatened witness as they tried to steal catalytic converter

Police have launched a hunt for the gang after they fled the scene