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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

I took the Greater Manchester bus journey quite unlike any other - and it's left me very confused

'Hopeful passengers were told by the driver “it’s one off one on now”, before it set off again.'

Manchester Evening News

Hundreds hit the town dressed as Teletubbies, traffic cones and whoopee cushions for Wigan's Boxing Day bonanza

'How could you not be buzzing?'

Manchester Evening News

'I collapsed at home with a deadly condition - but my nine-year-old saved my life'

When her mum collapsed to the ground and fell unconscious, quick-thinking 9-year-old Amelia Potts, from Wigan, knew exactly what to do - and wasted absolutely no time saving her mums life

Daily Mirror

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'I collapsed at home with a deadly condition. What my nine-year-old did saved my life'

Little Amelia Potts, from Wigan, wasted no time springing into action

Manchester Evening News

Gran at head of family drug ring stabbed to death when she stormed house in armed attack

Grandmother-of-three Debbie Twist, her son Jordan Winstanley and Robbie Arnold raided the property in Leigh, Wigan to recover a debt but the head of the ring was stabbed to death

Daily Mirror

Details of the first buses under public control in Greater Manchester revealed

All buses in Wigan and Bolton will be franchised from September

Manchester Evening News

New images reveal what new 38-home apartment block for 'at risk' young people could look like

Plans include teaching and studio facilities, a training kitchen, a meeting space, breakout space, a laundry room, a residents lounge, an indoor and outdoor gym and recreational space outside.

Manchester Evening News

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Wigan Pier's transformation from eyesore to centre of 'beauty and vibrancy' set to start

“It is unfortunate that delays caused by Covid pandemic and inflationary pressures have led to subsequent effects on labour and materials markets."

Manchester Evening News

Under-pressure Greater Manchester A&E continues to face 'exceptionally long waits', hospital warns

The trust that runs Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan has issued another urgent plea

Manchester Evening News

Wigan's famous world pie eating championships put on hold due to strike action

The contest is set to return in the new year

Manchester Evening News

Wigan by-election turnout 'potentially lowest on record' after double whammy

Freezing temperatures and postal strikes blamed for shockingly low voter turnout

Manchester Evening News

Wigan animal charity scoop top award which sees all their dogs fed for an entire year

The Tyldesley rescue centre has helped rehome nearly 600 greyhounds in nine years

Manchester Evening News

Police launch appeal to find elderly Wigan man

Officers say they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' about George and are keen to make sure he is safe and well

Manchester Evening News

Police searching for this man after iPhone stolen then advertised on Facebook

The phone was stolen from an address in Wigan

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Mapped: Invasive Group A strep and scarlet fever cases across Greater Manchester

What the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) means for our region

Manchester Evening News

Pupils to be taught OUTSIDE under school's plans for rooftop classroom

“The College has grown steadily in popularity over recent years and now has over 2,300 students."

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Very old and very modern

‘No polite way’ to describe Manchester’s rail chaos PLUS Ambulance wait times AND Peter Kay’s long-awaited return to the stage

The Independent UK

Neighbour’s shock at finding shooting and acid attack victim dead in Wigan street

Liam Smith, 38, suffered a fatal gunshot wound and acid attack

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Shocked neighbour discovered dad murdered in gun-and-acid attack outside his home

Company director Liam Smith, a 38-year-old father-of-two, was shot and doused in acid in the village of Shevington, Wigan

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Strangeways, off you pop

A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours - Manchester Council Strangeways prison out of city

Daily Mirror

Lucky grandad bags £2million Spanish villa and £250,000 in cash after paying just £25

Legal consultant Mark, originally from Wigan but who now lives in Devon, said his new Spanish villa was a case of “tenth time lucky” but admitted he’d never even been to Marbella

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester grandad gets dream £2m sunshine villa in Spain for £25

"I'd never won so much as a church raffle before," said lucky winner Mark

Manchester Evening News

Culture boom in Wigan that has seen £14.3 million investment leaves ward feeling 'neglected'

“There are some in Douglas that feel neglected.”

Manchester Evening News

Shops could be transformed into homeless shelters for rough sleepers

Wigan Council have identified ‘a requirement for interim accommodation for the homeless and rough sleepers’.

Manchester Evening News

Council housing to be reviewed for 'hazards' following tragic death of toddler

"We have set up a local taskforce to start a review into our developments and an action plan to respond to that."

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