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The Latest Breaking News from Wigan

Couple flew to Jamaica a week after dad was shot dead in the street

Liam Smith was shot in the face then doused in acid a murder trial heard

Liverpool Echo

Full list of Arriva bus service changes across Merseyside

The bus company said the changes are for summer

Liverpool Echo

Man admits manslaughter in case of father-of-two killed in gun and acid attack

The body of Liam Smith, 38, was found on his driveway in Wigan in November last year.

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The controversial plan that could change Wigan town centre forever is to be decided next week

The Galleries is currently undergoing demolition work in order to make way for the new multi-million pound development

Manchester Evening News

The Greater Manchester town where the mills, mines and slag heaps of the past have a bright future

A number of spinning mills have been transformed into viable projects to better the community around them in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

Greater Manchester's new fleet of Bee Network yellow buses spotted on Leigh guided busway

It comes in preparation of the launch of the 'Bee Network' in Wigan and Bolton in September this year

Manchester Evening News

Review: The Lathums at Castlefield Bowl - a night to remember for the band on the rise

The Wigan band deliver a special night and much more for their loyal fans in the rain at Sounds of the City in Manchester

Manchester Evening News

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New mental health facility now a 'place of belonging' after £500k overhaul

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has reopened their mental health centre for children and adolescents

Manchester Evening News

The Lathums at Sounds of the City, Castlefield Bowl - stage times, support, setlist and how to get there

Wigan band The Lathums are returning to Manchester after making their Glastonbury debut last weekend

Manchester Evening News

Desperate attempts to save nan who died in crash after police chase

Kathleen Kirby died after a crash in Wigan on Monday

Liverpool Echo

The developments that could change the face of Greater Manchester forever

Three housing developments that could alter the status quo of Mosley Common due to be decided over the next few months

Manchester Evening News

Former spinning mill to be transformed into 137 apartments at heart of new urban complex

Eckersley Mill contained some 253,000 spindles and 1,687 looms and employed more than 3,000 workers, forming one of the largest integrated textile production sites in the country

Manchester Evening News

Costa Coffee to close permanently in Greater Manchester town centre

It's the latest closure in the town's flagship shopping centre

Manchester Evening News

Council pockets nearly £1 million from parking tickets in three years

"This revenue also allows the council to offer free weekend parking in Wigan and Leigh town centres."

Manchester Evening News

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The worst Greater Manchester areas for car thefts and the motors most at risk revealed as prosecutions rise

"We are not letting them get away with it - we are taking the fight back to them."

Manchester Evening News

Person found dead on railway line in Wigan

Police were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks this evening

Manchester Evening News

Woman dies after being hit by a train at Wigan station

Police believe there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death

Manchester Evening News

'We've lost everything AGAIN' - Flood victims left in waist-high water filled with human waste

"There are sanitary towels floating around outside the front door"

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Manchester Evening News

'Eyesore' Chinese restaurant to be demolished to make way for new apartment block

Some local residents say the new plans will be 'horrendous'

Manchester Evening News

Record profits at UK's 'worst' hotel chain

The chain's portfolio includes the Britannia Hotel and Sachas Hotel in Manchester city centre as well as the Britannia Airport Hotel and sites in Wigan, Stockport and Bolton

Manchester Evening News

Children's Services 'improving' - one year on from damning Ofsted findings

Wigan Council's Children's Services were rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted last year

Manchester Evening News

School celebrates new Ofsted score after over a decade 'requiring improvement'

Lowton Church of England High School in Wigan was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted inspectors

Daily Mirror

Mark Percival hails "frightening" St Helens team-mate Jack Welsby after shining vs Wigan

England centre Percival is still staggered by just how good his colleague is, even when still aged just 22, after his fine performance on Friday night

Manchester Evening News

The new cafe serving up mouth-watering desserts inside a Wigan petrol station

We tried the much-loved Creams Cafe, which has opened at a BP garage

Manchester Evening News

Huge plumes of black smoke seen with main road shut after van fire

Firefighters were called to the scene in Wigan on Friday morning

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