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Keely Hodgkinson wins gold as she storms 800m title in record time

The 24-year-old from Atherton in Wigan took gold in one minute 55.30 seconds

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Wigan residents told police about motorbikes being ridden in a 'reckless manner' and now they have been seized

Police responding to concerns of “dangerous motorbike activity” in Wigan seized two vehicles which turned out to be stolen.

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Emergency services are in attendance at a 'bad' collision on a Wigan road

Emergency services have been called to a crash in Wigan.

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Security advice issued by Wigan police after they arrest a man on suspicion of vehicle theft

Police are reminding motorists how to keep their vehicles safe after arresting a man.

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Police issue 48-hour order after violence erupts in Wigan town centre

Two investigations are ongoing

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Another Wigan borough property is subject to a closure order after 'anti-social behaviour, disorder and criminal activity'

Police have revealed details of another property which has been made the subject of a closure order – the third in three days.

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Town issued dispersal order AGAIN after 'incidents of concern'

It's the latest instance of police using the tactic

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Greater Manchester college issues statement as student has suspected meningitis

Parents have been told about the case, which is not thought to be linked to the Kent outbreak

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Disorder and assault lead to police securing another dispersal order for Wigan town centre

Another dispersal order has been implemented in Wigan town centre after reports of disorder and an assault.

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Review: The Little Soap Company bars from £1.95 in Amazon deals (aff)

From rose geranium to ginger and lemongrass, these affordable soap bars combine luxury skincare with eco-friendly credentials

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"Sharing drinks, sharing vapes": How meningitis spreads, the different jabs available, and who might not have missed out on being vaccinated

We spoke to one of Manchester's most senior doctors about different strains and vaccines, as some young people will have missed out on getting the menB jab - the strain associated with the Kent outbreak

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A closure order has been placed on a property in Wigan borough to 'restore peace and safety for local residents'

Police have secured a closure order for a property in Wigan borough.

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A Wigan college says a student has suspected meningitis but the risk to others is 'very low'

A Wigan student is suspected to have meningitis – though there is said to be “no known connection” to the outbreak in Kent.

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Meningitis outbreak: What you need to know, explained by senior Manchester doctor

The Manchester Evening News spoke to one of the region's leading doctors to clear up confusion and explain exactly what families and young people need to know

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Probe into 'sexualised comments' made to schoolchildren sees man arrested

Police investigating reports of a man making “inappropriate comments” to schoolgirls and trying to touch one of them have made an arrest.

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'The criminal gangs who did this should be behind bars'

Residents and politicians have reacted after the Government announced it would pay to clean up 25,000 tonnes of waste illegally dumped in the village of Bickershaw near Wigan

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Review: Subaru Forester Touring

The Subaru Forester is stylish on the road and also a tough off-roader, says Julie Marshall

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A pub has reopened with a new look after a £322,200 investment

A pub has reopened with an exciting new look.

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UK homeowners embrace ‘quick win’ DIY as spring sparks seasonal upkeep, research finds

Research has revealed the most-popular ‘quick win’ DIY jobs ahead of a new season of garden maintenance.

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Utility workers in Wigan were 'threatened' by people 'wearing balaclavas and carrying knives'

Utility workers have “abandoned” a job in Wigan after reportedly being threatened by people wearing balaclavas and carrying knives.