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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
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.
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
"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
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.
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.
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
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.
'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
Review: Subaru Forester Touring
The Subaru Forester is stylish on the road and also a tough off-roader, says Julie Marshall
A pub has reopened with a new look after a £322,200 investment
A pub has reopened with an exciting new look.
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.
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.
iFAST Global Bank launches multi-currency business account
iFAST’s multi-currency business account has Xero integration for solicitors, accountants and property managers.
Matalan exclusively launches Vicky Pattison's new Little Mistress range - here's my top picks (aff)
Vicky Pattison x Little Mistress at is back exclusively at Matalan — and this might be the most wearable collection yet.
The ambulance was called and traffic was stopped after an incident on the M6 in Wigan
Emergency services were called and traffic was stopped after a collision on the M6 in Wigan.
MP hails 'massive win for our community' as clean-up assessments to start 'immediately' at illegal Wigan tip
The Government will foot the bill to clear the 18,000 tonnes of waste illegally dumped on land in Wigan.
Everything we know after M6 shuts following motorbike crash
A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital