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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Traffic stopped as double decker bus bursts into flames on motorway

Part of the M58 near Wigan has been closed this afternoon

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester's Cavity Capital - wobbly-toothed Wiganers have some of the worst teeth in the country

A backlog caused by the pandemic saw the number of NHS treatments performed in Greater Manchester fall by 71pc

Manchester Evening News

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

The power cut is expected to last for several hours

Manchester Evening News

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The North is being asked to go 'cap in hand to a group of masters' in Westminster for cash, MP Lisa Nandy says

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy has slammed the government's levelling up strategy.

Manchester Evening News

Residents warned over 'yellow and brown' water gushing from pipes after mains leak in Wigan

Those impacted have been advised to not run the hot water tap - or use dishwashers and washing machines

Manchester Evening News

Wigan council tax expected to increase by around 3 pc to plug £9m budget gap

The council tax hike must first be approved by councillors

Manchester Evening News

Dad furious after daughter, 12, told to 're-enact Hillsborough crush at school'

Children in a drama class at St John Fisher Catholic High School in Wigan, Lancashire, were allegedly told to re-enact people being crushed and dying during the Hillsborough Disaster

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Three young lives taken as Greater Manchester rocked by six horror stabbings in just 16 days

Police have stepped up patrols across Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan

Manchester Evening News

Shirtless thug left man unconscious outside bar after sudden, brutal attack

Simon Griffiths, 33, of Linney Square, Wigan, pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm

Manchester Evening News

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

Manchester Evening News

Gill Clisham obituary

Other lives: Secretary of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research who worked for a wider understanding of economics

The Guardian - UK

Moss Side man with connections to Stockport and Wigan wanted by police

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police

Manchester Evening News

Concerns growing for missing Wigan man, 33

Daniel hasn't been in contact for more than two weeks

Manchester Evening News

Police given stop and search powers in Wigan suburb following extreme violence

The powers will be in effect for 15 hours and could be extended

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'She epitomised Leigh and the town she loved': Tributes pour in as 'unapologetic' Wigan councillor dies

“Anita cared deeply about her community and worked hard for the people she represented"

Manchester Evening News

We visited the Chinese restaurant in Wigan where food is brought over by a ROBOT

The futuristic service method turned out to be the highlight of our visit

Manchester Evening News

This historic 18th century Wigan chapel is up for sale - and could be yours for just £68k

The chapel was originally a Presbyterian place of worship

Manchester Evening News

Rochdale and Wigan could get more arts funding in 'levelling up' push

More money is being made available for projects outside of London

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The Independent UK

Arts and culture outside London to receive funding in Levelling Up White Paper

Places such as Stoke-on-Trent, Barnsley, Rochdale and Wigan may end up being given further support under the plans.

Manchester Evening News

Inside Greater Manchester village named poshest in our region... but locals say it has a downside

Residents love the area, apart from one thing

Manchester Evening News

Man who refused to pick up his dog's faeces outside neighbour's home taken to court

Mr Dearden pleaded guilty at Wigan Magistrates Court

Manchester Evening News

Police searching for missing man, 69, with dementia who left Wigan Hospital

Michael Fox, 69, is likely to be confused, police say

The Guardian - UK

History rewritten with wrestler Louis Bruce revealed as Britain’s first black Olympian

A detective trail that led from Canada to Wigan to London’s transport network has revealed Britain’s first black Olympian was wrestler Louis Bruce, not the sprinter Harry Edward

The Guardian - UK

Two men taken to hospital after double shooting near Wigan

Shots fired at property in Hawthorn Grove, Leigh at about 5.45pm on Wednesday shortly before second shooting in Shadwell Grove

Daily Mirror

Wigan shooting: Two men rushed to hospital after gunfire horror

Emergency services rushed to Hawthorn Grove in Leigh on Wednesday with Greater Manchester Police called by the ambulance service at around 5.45pm

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