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Harrowing moment gunman opens fire on street - with his target later using passerby as ‘human shield’
Watch as a gunman opens fire on a street, before he takes aim again and his target grabs a passerby to use as a ‘human shield’.
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Police arrest man in Wigan borough and find car which was stolen in Bolton
Police carrying out a plain-clothes foot patrol arrested a man on suspicion of vehicle theft.
Police speak out on investigation into food being left at Wigan borough war memorial
Police say they have identified a suspect after several incidents of waste food being left at Leigh’s war memorial.
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Antler’s new summer collection is a bend of timeless design and functional elegance
Antler’s new summer collection is perfect for your next luxury getaway.
11 basic life skills we've lost since the 60s, which almost everyone used to have
Navigating modern life is not easy and requires a very particular set of skills, as Liam Neeson might say.
Hay fever tablets: The common medicines you should never mix with antihistamines as pollen count spikes
The pollen count has been rising across the UK this week 🤧
Wigan borough man who pleaded guilty to assault finds out his punishment
A Leigh man who admitted assault has been ordered to do unpaid work.
Hundreds of GM households benefit from energy efficiency lifeline
Hundreds of households in Greater Manchester have benefited from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, new figures show.
Retro views of Wigan's Hallgate over many decades
We hope you enjoy this picture retrospective of Hallgate in Wigan town centre.
Six cats and dogs looking for their forever home at Leigh Cats and Dogs Home
Leigh Dogs and Cats Home has half a dozen pets currently available for adoption and a new home.
Search for missing girl, 14, who could be in Wigan
Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a missing schoolgirl and are appealing for help to find her.
30 photos of Wigan streets of yesteryear: some not seen for decades
Some of these pictures in this retro gallery haven’t seen the light of day for many decades. They are various scenes of Wigan, one dating back 121 years.
Man charged with stealing keys from Wigan house and £15k car
A Wigan man is accused of stealing keys during a burglary and then taking a car worth £15,000.
Just days to respond to Wigan Local Plan consultation
There are only days remaining for residents to have their say on Wigan’s massive and sometimes controversial planning blueprint for the years to come
Unclaimed Lottery prizes: latest National Lottery and UK EuroMillions tickets still unclaimed - news, results
You might be richer than you think 💸
'Barbie' Love Island star unmasked as 'business brain' of drug cartel after two Wiganers jailed
Magdalena Sadlo was arrested a Heathrow Airport with luxury watches worth £160,000
You are a true gamer if you can remember these 1980s video game classics
Can you tell your Pac-Mans from your Princess Peaches? 🎮
Should you brush your dog's teeth everyday? This is how often to brush your dog's teeth according to a vet
Not brushing your dog’s teeth can lead to dental problems 🐶
Man who assaulted two women has been jailed for 18 weeks
A man who was found guilty of attacking two people on the same day has been jailed.
Wigan 'mad cyclist' gears up for 40th annual Manchester to Blackpool bike ride
One of the original founders of the famous Manchester to Blackpool bike ride is preparing to take on the challenge for the 40th time just four days before his 70th birthday.